Device and method to assist in putting on tubular garments or coverings, for example, socks and condoms and gloves

a technology for tubular garments and clothing, applied in the field of tubular garments or clothing, can solve the problems of not so common types of devices, easy slipping of stockings, and large user mobility, and achieve the effect of reducing collective inward radial compression
US20050087573A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-28UNSWORTH JOHN D +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
UNSWORTH JOHN D
Publication Date
2005-04-28
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

Device and method to assist in rolling on and off, over parts of the body, tubular garments or coverings or garments or coverings that include tubular elements, for example socks, gloves, pants and condoms, where the device is an integral part of the tubular garment and not separate from it.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention relates to a device and method to assist in the putting on tubular garments, or garments that include tubular elements, and more particularly socks, stockings, similar leg coverings, condoms, gloves, and pants. INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The prior art with respect to devices to assist in the donning of socks and similar foot garments, is similar to methods to don condoms and gloves; both teach methods to don tubular garments or coverings. This invention teaches methods and devices that assist in the donning of all such tubular garments or coverings and is not limited to particular tubular devices. This invention also discloses devices in which the donning assistance is incorporated into the tubular garment or covering, rather than being separate from it.

[0003] Various designs of devices for putting on stockings are known and devised to help disabled persons suffering from various handicaps in their ability to move. ...

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