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a technology of socks and sock bones, applied in the field of socks, can solve the problems of increasing stress on tendons and ligaments, and achieve the effects of reducing stress, reducing stress, and uniform dehumidification

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-22
LAMBERTZ BODOW
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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a sock designed for sports activities such as power walking. It provides an even distribution of loads over the entire surface of the foot by presenting a rounded stepping area. This prevents cramping and early fatigue of the foot and also reduces shuffling while walking. The sock can also have a climate channel to remove humidity and a pressure balance between channels. It also has pads to prevent skin abrasion and high pressure areas on the foot. The sock is equipped with an X-Cross bandage to support the bone in the transition area between the leg and the foot."

Problems solved by technology

The middle area of the foot, as a result of an insufficiently large application surface, or absence of an application surface, is under constant stress, which often leads to cramping.
In addition, because of the uneven distribution of the load, the tendons and ligaments can be exposed to increasing stress.

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[0028] The sock which is chosen as an embodiment example (FIG. 1) consists of a foot part 1 and a shaft 2. The foot part 1 presents a toe area 11, a heel area 12 and, between the toe area and the heel area, a stepping area 13. The areas 11, 12 and 13, as shown in the embodiment example, can be manufactured from reinforced material. It is also possible to use material combinations, such as, for example, virgin wool with elastic fiber materials, for example elastin.

[0029] The sock presents a rounded stepping area 13 (FIGS. 1 and 4). The arch 131 of the stepping area 13, which has been formed in this manner, is turned against the inward arch of the human foot sole; the arch 131 is directed outward. The arch 131 produces a rounded external contour 132. The contour 132 corresponds to the course of the rolling motion of the foot during walking and running; before the heel is put down, the foot rolls over the arch 131 along the contour 132 to the toes. In the front area of the ball of the...

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Abstract

The invention relates to a sock, especially a sock which is used in sports activities. The sole has rounded step area (13). The rounded step area (13) is advantageously dome shaped (131).

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] The present application is based upon PCT / DE2004 / 000130 having an International Filing Date of Jan. 29, 2004 and German Patent Application No. 203 01 812.5 filed Feb. 5, 2003. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to a sock, especially a sock which is used in sports activities. [0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0005] People frequently wear solid footwear on their feet. This is particularly the case if they move much and rapidly, for example, in sports activities, particularly if the movement processes involve frequent rolling of the feet; for example, during power walking, that is when people walk for a longer duration at increased speed, the foot is exposed to high stresses, which are concentrated particularly in the area of the balls of the feet and the heel, because the sole of the foot is arched upwards. The inward arch of the sole of the foot is here directed precisely opposi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41B11/00A41B11/02
CPCA41B11/00A41B11/02A41B2400/20A41D2400/20A41B11/007
Inventor LAMBERTZ, BODOW
Owner LAMBERTZ BODOW
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