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

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-28
UNSWORTH JOHN D +1
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[0030] Some preferred embodiments include a ring that holds-open the tubular element at a minimum diameter so the wearer can place the distal end of the foot, hand or other body part into the orifice of the tubular element, while it is rolled-up into its approximate torus shape; but allow for radial enlargement of the tubular element to accommodate larger parts of the body, over which the rolled-up tubular element unrolls. In those cases where the tubular element is r

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This type of device has a low friction coefficient and therefore a stocking easily slips off before it has reached the correct po

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[0045]FIG. 1 illustrates two springy elements 2 connected to a tubular element 1 having a closed distal end and an open proximal end. Preferred embodiments of this invention also can have open distal ends and distal ends that can be opened and closed, which are often used in medical settings where access to the toes is required. Other example of open ended tubular elements 1 would be pant legs and shirt sleeves that are attached at their distal ends to the trunk of the pants and the trunk of shirts or coats. Another example of variations of tubular elements 1 is the sleeve and / or cuff of gloves 11, FIG. 12. However, most preferred embodiments have closed distal ends, and some such as condoms, require it. The tubular element 1 is illustrated as a straight tube, but it is to be understood that the tubular element can be any shape and come within the ambit of this invention. Socks 8, for example can be curved to accommodate the wearer's heal, or be straight as in heal-less socks. Both ...

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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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IPC IPC(8): A47G25/90A61B19/04A61F6/04
CPCA47G25/904A47G25/905A61F2006/049A61B2019/046A61B19/04A61B42/00A61B42/50
Inventor UNSWORTH, JOHN D.HUMPHREYS, ALAN J.
Owner UNSWORTH JOHN D
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