Sock

Abstract

A sock for use in athletic activities comprises at least one substantially rod-shaped pad (3) in the area of the ankle region of the sock. In preferred embodiments, the sock includes at least two such rod-shaped-pads, which are preferably of different lengths and arranged essentially parallel to one another. Preferably, air channels (25) are provided on at least one surface of the sock (e.g. made from a climate regulating knit mesh fabric). In other embodiments the sock includes at least one climate channel (26) is in the tread area (13) of the sock.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is the National Stage of International Application Serial No. PCT / DE2005 / 001446, filed on Aug. 17, 2005.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention relates to a sock, in particular for application in athletic activities. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Human feet are often accommodated in tight shoes. This is the case in particular when the person moves rapidly and a great deal, e.g., in athletic activities. However, the tight shoes per se cause increased perspiration by the feet. In human athletic activity, this perspiration output is above average. Due to the accumulation of perspiration in the shoes and / or socks, there is an increased risk of blisters developing on the foot, so there have been efforts to facilitate the transport of perspiration out of the shoe and / or sock. [0004] DE 297 15 762 U1 discloses a climate regulating stocking, in particular for use in leisure athletic activities such as jogging, inline s...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] It is the object of the present invention to simplify the conveyance of moisture out of the shoe. According to this invention, this object is achieved by providing at least one pad designed essentially in a rod shape in the area of the ankle.

[0006] A sock is created with the present invention, in particular for athletic activities, allowing conveyance of perspiration out of the shoe and / or sock without requiring an air channel to do so. Because a rod-shaped pad is provided in the area of the ankle, it is possible to transport the high levels of moisture that occur in the shoe out of the area. This is ensured by the fact that a gap is created between the sock and the shoe on both sides of the pad, through which aeration and ventilation are possible.

[0007] In another embodiment of the invention, at least two pads arranged in proximity to one another are provided in the area of the ankle. Due to the neighboring arrangement of multiple pads, the gap between the sock and the shoe is increased, thereby additionally improving ventilation and aeration.

[0008] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the pads are aligned essentially in parallel to one another. Due to the parallel alignment, one or more channels are formed between the pads. By providing multiple pads, the gap formed between the sock and the shoe is increased, thereby further improving the air exchange.

[0009] In an embodiment of the invention, an air channel is provided optionally on the inside and / or outside of the sock in relation to the leg. This further increases the efficiency in conveying perspiration out of the area of the shoe.

[0010] In another embodiment of the invention, the tread area of the sock has at least one climate channel extending to the outer area of the sock. This yields a uniform climate in the tread area because moisture generated even in the tread area is conveyed away. This results in a pleasant feeling in the tread area.

Problems solved by technology

However, the tight shoes per se cause increased perspiration by the feet.

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