Sock

a technology for socks and sock pads, which is applied in the field of socks, can solve the problems of reducing the elasticity of the overall cover, slipping on smooth or wet surfaces, and difficult to wear

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-02-03
DAVIDDA
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Problems solved by technology

This type of sock is often elasticised to facilitate a snug fit and may be slippery on smooth or wet surfaces.
Reusable shoe or boot covers are often made of relatively thicker and more durable material which reduces elasticity of the overall cover making it difficult to don, hence requiring a larger opening to compensate.
These designs usually result in the shoe or boot covers being unable to provide a watertight or contaminant-tight seal when in use.
While these shoe or boot covers protect from water, dirt, mud and other contaminants underfoot, they do not protect from water, dirt, mud and other contaminants

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[0140]It should be appreciated that like reference numbers in different embodiments refer to the same or similar features.

[0141]Referring to FIGS. 1 to 16, various types of socks are provided in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. The socks are to be worn over a person's feet or footwear for a variety of applications and purposes. For example, the socks may be worn to protect the feet or footwear from water, dirt or other contaminants (e.g. at spill sites or in wet weather), potentially improve slip resistance on slippery surfaces (e.g. in showers or other wet areas), improve hygiene (e.g. for use in public facilities) and prevent cross-contamination (e.g. in clean rooms or surgery rooms). The socks may also serve to protect the surface on which the person is treading and its environment from water, dirt or other contaminants that may be located on the person's feet or footwear.

[0142]It should be noted that throughout the following description, like or the same ref...

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Abstract

This disclosure relates to a sock for substantially covering a foot or footwear. The sock has a wall defining an opening and a recess, the opening leading to the recess. The wall has an inside surface and an outside surface and is flexible, elastic and waterproof.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to footwear, and more specifically to socks to be worn on a person's feet or over a person's shoes or boots.[0002]The invention has been developed primarily for use in hospitals and home care. However, it will be appreciated that the invention is not limited to these particular fields of use.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]A variety of socks to be worn on a person's feet are known. The most commonly available type of sock is made primarily of natural or synthetic fabric, and is normally used to cover the foot before insertion into external footwear, for example, a shoe or boot, to provide cushioning, comfort, warmth and / or fluid absorption. This type of sock is often elasticised to facilitate a snug fit and may be slippery on smooth or wet surfaces. Socks are not usually intended to be worn without or on the outside of external footwear.[0004]Some socks comprise slip-reducing pads or slip-reducing material located on the sol...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B17/00
CPCA43B3/16A43B13/223A43B7/12
Inventor OBRADOVIC, OBRENIJA
Owner DAVIDDA
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