Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
002240000 | Supporting features | 19 |
20080209616 | Pad for soccer sock - A soccer sock woven from Lycra/Spandex has a protective pad sewn into the sock, or in a pocket defined in the upper metatarsal prominence area of the sock, to provide protection for the wearer's foot. A tongue portion protects the metatarsal area, and wing portions protect his/her ankle joint. The pad is of closed cell polyurethane foam, and is 3 to 6 millimeters in thickness. | 09-04-2008 |
20080229482 | SOCK FOR MAINTAINING A MODULE PROTECTING ONE ZONE OF THE FOOT - An elastic sock ( | 09-25-2008 |
20090000012 | STOCKING CAPABLE OF THE CONVENIENT HOLDING OF ARTICLES - A stocking capable of the convenient holding of articles, wherein the stocking body section extending upward from the sole and along the joint between the calf and the thigh has an additional layer appended to the stocking body in the form of an annular, wrap-around outer layer stocking body. The outer layer stocking body bottom consists of a fixing means disposed at the upper extent of the joint over the sole and an opening at the topmost end that is hemmed. As such, after being worn by the user, articles such as protective equipment and warmth insulating material are directly placed inside the outer layer stocking body and retained in position by the knitted binding force of the outer layer stocking body, thereby enabling effective leg section protection and convenient wearing utility. | 01-01-2009 |
20090106879 | Sock for reducing footwear instep creasing - A sock which reduces and substantially eliminates creasing of the instep of footwear, such as shoes, sneakers, boots or the like when worn with such footwear. The sock includes conventional sock portions, such as an ankle portion, a heel portion, a toe portion and an instep portion, and at the instep portion one or more pads are provided such that when the sock is worn the pads override the instep of the foot of the wearer and underlie the instep of the footwear of the wearer. Pressure created during walking or running is transferred from the foot through the crease reducing pad or pads to the instep of the footwear thereby reducing or eliminating creasing thereof. | 04-30-2009 |
20090113603 | Socks with cushion pad - A sock includes a cushion pad connected to an outside of the sock and the cushion pad includes chambers which have pressurized air filled therein. The cushion pad is made by flexible material and the chambers are in communication with each other or partially in communication with each other. | 05-07-2009 |
20090165190 | SOCK - A sock is provided having a first compression area 1 which raises the compressive force in a wale direction from a position A behind the toe area of a sole portion of the sock to a position C which includes the boundary between an arch portion B and a heel portion | 07-02-2009 |
20100005567 | HOISERY ARTICLE WITH A USER-ADJUSTABLE TENSION RETAINING COMPONENT - The present invention provides a hosiery article (such as socks, stockings, hose, leggings, panty hose, etc.) that includes a novel configurable retaining component with a range of various levels of tension and compression forces that are selectable and adjustable by a user. Advantageously, when the inventive hosiery articles are worn, the user (e.g., the wearer) is able to adjust the level of tension and compression force exerted by each article as the circumference of their lower limbs changes throughout the day and/or in response to one or more environmental factors, and/or in response to one or more physical and/or health conditions. As a result, the user is always able to maintain their desired balance between appearance and comfort of the worn novel hosiery articles. Furthermore, because each worn novel hosiery article is independently adjustable, users can configure different levels of compression force and tension for each retaining component of each worn article to maintained desired levels of comfort and an aesthetically pleasing appearance even when the wearer's limbs each swell to a different size. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, at least a portion of each retaining component may be provided with one or more decorative elements. In yet another embodiment of the invention, the novel hosiery article may include a retaining component at least a portion of which is removable and replaceable by the user. | 01-14-2010 |
20100005568 | GRADIENT COMPRESSION HOSIERY KNITTED USING CORESPUN YARNS - Gradient compression hosiery with therapeutic and aesthetic properties broadly includes a stocking section extending continuously between a distal end and an open proximal end thereof. The stocking section includes a tubular foot portion and a tubular leg portion. The stocking section is knitted at least substantially of a core-spun yarn with an elastomeric core and a twisted fiber sheath and includes elastomeric threads integrated into the stretch yarn knitting. The stocking section further presents a gradient region that extends from a distal location adjacent the distal end to a proximal location adjacent the proximal end, with a property of the hosiery changing progressively along the gradient region to provide compression that decreases progressively from the distal location to the proximal location when the hosiery is donned. | 01-14-2010 |
20100095434 | MULTIPURPOSE OPEN-TOED STOCKING - An open toe stocking is provided. The stocking includes a body with a foot engaging portion having a heel area. The body also includes an open toe area disposed in front of the heel area of the foot engaging portion and a bottom area extending from the heel area of the foot engaging portion to the open toe area of the foot engaging portion. A leg engaging portion is integrally formed with, and extends generally perpendicularly upwardly from, the foot engaging portion. The stocking also includes an elastic circumferential band encircling a lip of the open toe area of the foot engaging portion so as to allow the open toe area of the foot engaging portion to engage the foot of the wearer when the toes of the wearer are passed therethrough. A retention strap extends through the open-toed area of the foot engaging portion so as to engage between a pair of adjacent toes of the wearer. The retention end has a first end secured to the bottom area of the foot engaging portion and a second end secured to a top area of the foot engaging portion. | 04-22-2010 |
20110000006 | HEEL PROTECTORS - In order to prevent heel ulcers and Achilles' tendon ulcers as described above, a sock with a gelfoam pad or other supporting material in the Achilles' tendon area and the heel area is slid into an outside pocket of a sock. In one embodiment, a circle-shaped or oval-shaped hole is formed in the gelfoam pad in the region of the Achilles' tendon area and the heel area to relieve pressure on these areas. Non-slip material is also affixed to the sole of the sock. These socks are easily removed. Two pairs may be used for a patient such that the inserts may be removed from one for to the other so that one could be washed while the other is being used. In addition, the socks may be placed underneath the cast or on a knee immobilizer or on any bed-ridden patient at any hospital to prevent the serious problems described above. | 01-06-2011 |
20110088145 | SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR PROPHYLAXIS OR TREATMENT OF A DISORDER ACCOMPANYING A FOOT DEFORMATION - [Problems] To provide a supporter, socks or stockings which can maintain the transverse arch even under the user's weight, and enables comprehensive, effective prophylaxis and treatment of disorders accompanying foot deformation (e.g., splayfoot, hallux valgus and PTTD) without discomfort or pain. | 04-21-2011 |
20110191942 | Sock with an Adjustable Strap Hook - A sock with a strap having a securing mechanism for the rear hem of the user's pants. The strap is secured to the sock and hangs downwards with a securing mechanism. The securing mechanism secures the rear hem of the user's pants to prevent the pants from being dragged or stepped on to increase the longevity of the pants. | 08-11-2011 |
20110289657 | SPECIALIZED SOCK HAVING REMOVEABLE INSERT - A specialized sock having a removable insert. The specialized sock includes an upper leg region with a sock opening leading to a sock interior, a bottom sock section, and an upper sock section. The sock also includes a liner mounted within the interior of the sock. The liner is positioned along the upper leg region and the bottom section and has an opening adjacent the sock opening. An insert sized and shaped to fit against a bottom of a foot of a user is inserted through the insert opening and positioned adjacent the bottom section of the sock. The specialized sock allows a person to utilize an insert without wearing a shoe. The specialized sock also allows the user to easily and quickly insert and remove the insert from the specialized sock. | 12-01-2011 |
20120204324 | Novel garment for recreational, medical, and fire applications - The invention incorporates a legging and a sock into one clothing article. The fabrics and sock legging attachment mechanisms can be varied for specialized uses ranging from fire-safety clothing to medical patient wear to recreational uses. | 08-16-2012 |
20130160192 | MULTIPURPOSE OPEN-TOED STOCKING - An open toe stocking is provided. The stocking includes a body with a foot engaging portion having a heel area. The body also includes an open toe area disposed in front of the heel area of the foot engaging portion and a bottom area extending from the heel area of the foot engaging portion to the open toe area of the foot engaging portion. A leg engaging portion is integrally formed with, and extends generally perpendicularly upwardly from, the foot engaging portion. The stocking also includes an elastic circumferential band encircling a lip of the open toe area of the foot engaging portion so as to allow the open toe area of the foot engaging portion to engage the foot of the wearer when the toes of the wearer are passed therethrough. A retention strap extends through the open-toed area of the foot engaging portion so as to engage between a pair of adjacent toes of the wearer. The retention end has a first end secured to the bottom area of the foot engaging portion and a second end secured to a top area of the foot engaging portion. | 06-27-2013 |
20150342262 | DECORATIVE SOCK STABILIZER - A foot apparel item, for wearing in cooperation with a heel support extending from a rearward end of a shoe worn by the wearer, includes: a sock portion having a heel receiving end and a toe receiving end, the sock portion configured for receiving a wearer's foot and being positioned within the shoe when the wearer is wearing the shoe; and a stabilizer extending from the heel receiving end of the sock portion, the stabilizer defining at least one heel support engagement element. The sock portion is positioned within the shoe, the heel support engagement element is configured to loop at least partially around the heel support to stabilize the sock portion relative to the heel support and prevent migration of the heel receiving end of the sock portion towards a forward end of the shoe when the wearer is wearing the sock portion and shoe. | 12-03-2015 |
20150366269 | ONE-PIECE PANTYHOSE - A one-piece pantyhose garment for preventing rolling down while sitting, standing, or doing anything active provides two over the shoulder straps are provided, and the garment covers the full length of a wearer's body. The two straps prevent the pantyhose from rolling down while sitting, standing or doing anything active. The upper body portion of the one-piece pantyhose is preferably made of a stretchable lycra, spandex, or similar material and retains the the top part of the garment about the wearer's body; the upper portion of the leg is similarly retained about the wearer's, leaving the lower leg portion as sheer material pantyhose. | 12-24-2015 |
20160088879 | HEALTH CARE SOCK - The present invention discloses a health care sock having an interior cavity for receiving a human foot through an opening portion, comprising an outer layer conforming to the shape of the foot, a toe portion, a heel portion and a base adjacent to the outer layer and conforms to the sole of the foot in order for the sole to rest onto the base. | 03-31-2016 |
20160157529 | Textile Lingerie Article with Improved Hold - The disclosure concerns a lingerie item comprising at least one holding element ( | 06-09-2016 |