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Moisture management sock

a technology of moisture management and socks, applied in socks, pantyhose, handkerchiefs, etc., can solve the problems of increasing the odds increasing the chances of blisters or other foot ailments, and socks made from hydrophobic (i.e. non-absorbent) yarns, such as synthetic resinous materials (petroleum based), can become uncomfortably wet underfoo

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-06-12
DAHLGREN RAY
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Benefits of technology

The patent is about a new type of sock that helps to manage moisture and prevent foot ailments. The sock has special yarns that absorb and transfer moisture, as well as wick moisture away from the foot. The sock has channels underneath it to transfer moisture from the heel or toe to the top of the foot. The combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic yarns helps to keep the foot dry and comfortable. The sock is made using a special knitting technique to create a better moisture management system.

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The moisture that occurs or develops in the foot area may be uncomfortable and can increase odds for blisters or other foot ailments.
Socks made from significant amounts of hydrophobic (i.e. non-absorbent) yarn, such as synthetic resinous material (petroleum based), can become uncomfortably wet underfoot due to impeded air flow and heat retentive characteristics of the yarn.
However, socks made predominantly from hydrophilic yarn may soak moisture from a foot but then hold the moisture in the sock.

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[0022]This disclosure relates to multiple embodiments of a moisture management sock with various combinations of yarn to absorb moisture from wet parts of a foot and transfer the moisture to drier parts of the sock. One example embodiment includes one or more channels underneath the sock to transfer moisture from one or both of the heel or toes on the bottom of the sock. Some embodiments transfer moisture from the bottom of the sock around the arch to the top of the foot. Some embodiments include elements for drying the heel and / or toe and transferring it through the arch around the top of the foot. These and other embodiments are described in more detail in the following description.

[0023]FIGS. 1-3 show one embodiment of a moisture management sock 100 with zones of hydrophobic yarn 10, 12 and 18 and zones of hydrophilic yarn 13, 15, 17 and 19. Sock 100 includes interposing channels or fingers of hydrophilic and hydrophobic yarns in regions 21, 22 and 23 as illustrated in the figure...

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Abstract

A moisture management sock is disclosed. One example embodiment includes one or more channels underneath the sock to transfer moisture from one or both of the heel or toes on the bottom of the sock. Some embodiments transfer moisture from the bottom of the sock around the arch to the top of the foot. Some embodiments include elements for drying the heel and / or toe and transferring it through the arch around the top of the foot.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 678,031, filed Jul. 31, 2012.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This disclosure relates generally to all types of socks, and more particularly to a sock that aids in moisture distribution, wicking, and evaporation using hydrophilic and hydrophobic yarns which work to respectively absorb and transfer moisture.[0004]2. Prior Art[0005]The moisture that occurs or develops in the foot area may be uncomfortable and can increase odds for blisters or other foot ailments. Socks made from significant amounts of hydrophobic (i.e. non-absorbent) yarn, such as synthetic resinous material (petroleum based), can become uncomfortably wet underfoot due to impeded air flow and heat retentive characteristics of the yarn. However, socks made predominantly from hydrophilic yarn may soak moisture from a foot but then hold the moisture in the sock. There is need for an improved sock in which mo...

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IPC IPC(8): A43B17/08
CPCA43B17/08A41B11/00A41B2400/60A41B2500/10A41B11/005
Inventor DAHLGREN, RAY
Owner DAHLGREN RAY