Sports sock with side zipper and elastic lining
A stretchable sock with a side zipper and inner protective strip addresses the difficulty of putting on and taking off conventional socks, ensuring ease of use and comfort while maintaining fit and preventing skin irritation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002016
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Conventional socks are difficult to put on and take off, especially for individuals with foot or joint problems, and existing solutions with front zippers compromise the sock's fit and shape.
A stretchable sock with a side-mounted zipper and an inner elastic protective strip, allowing partial opening without compromising stability and comfort.
Facilitates easy donning and doffing, maintains sock stability and fit, and prevents skin irritation.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] The present invention relates to the field of clothing, in particular functional or medical socks with special opening mechanisms. Conventional socks are often difficult to put on and take off, which is a significant limitation, especially for people with foot or joint problems. Known solutions use a zipper integrated at the front, which, however, opens the sock completely and thus impairs its fit and shape. The objective is therefore to provide a sock that is easier to put on via a side opening, without losing stability and wearing comfort.
[0002] The proposed sock is made of a stretchable main material and features an integrated side zipper, preferably located on the outside of the leg or foot. The zipper runs from the cuff of the sock to approximately the ankle or instep, but does not extend to the sole. An elastic protective strip on the inside prevents direct skin contact with the zipper, thus avoiding irritation or pressure points. The zipper allows the sock to be partially opened, making it easier to put on without having to completely remove the sock.
[0003] The invention offers several advantages: Firstly, it significantly facilitates putting on and taking off the socks, which is particularly beneficial for seniors, athletes, or people with limited mobility. Secondly, the partial, side zipper maintains the sock's stability and fit. Furthermore, the inner protective strip prevents unpleasant skin contact with the closure mechanism.
[0004] An embodiment of the invention is included in the appendix to the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 shown. Fig. 1. the sock with the zipper closed Fig. 2. The sock with the zipper open
[0005] The figures depict the sock with a zipper on the side. Fig.Figure 2 also shows the inner protective strip. Furthermore, the figures illustrate that the sock retains its fit and shape despite the partial opening. Reference symbol list 1 Closed sock made of stretchable main material 2 Side-mounted zippers 3 Open sock made of stretchy main material 4 protective strips made of elastic material
Claims
[1] A sock designed to make it easier to put on and take off, which has a stretchable main material and is equipped with a side integrated zipper, characterized by that the sock only partially opens when the zipper is opened and retains its basic shape. [2] Sock according to claim 1, characterized by that the zipper runs along the outside of the leg or foot and goes from the cuff to the ankle. [3] Sock according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that an internal protective strip made of elastic material is provided to prevent skin contact with the zipper. [4] Sock according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the zipper ends at the ankle.