SOCK

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a sock, in particular a disposable sock or a footlet, in particular a disposable footlet, and in particular a disposable footlet or a sock, in particular a disposable sock made of a fiber-based material, which is used in the healthcare sector, in particular in connection with podiatric care, in the cosmetics, body care and hygiene sectors, in the transport and hotel sectors as well as in social institutions and / or healthcare facilities.

[0002] The use of reusable footies or socks made of cotton or plastic, when used in hospitals, nursing homes, or other facilities where traditional socks or footies are intended for a variety of different people and foot types, presents the problem that ensuring hygiene and, in particular, sterility of the footies involves a great deal of effort. For this reason, the use of disposable footies makes sense even from an ecological point of view. Furthermore, the use of reusable footies involves putting them on and taking them off, as well as returning them to a dry cleaner, which further increases the effort. Furthermore, traditional socks are only suitable to a limited extent for walking without additional shoes, as socks generally have low slip resistance.

[0003] Such disposable footies are known, for example, from DE 100 52 825 C2 or DE 299 18 743 U1. These socks are made of soft, durable, absorbent, and elastic paper. The disposable paper socks are made from a single-piece, flat paper blank and can be joined to form a custom fit on the foot during application. The cut edges in the heel and toe areas are glued, sewn, or glued together to form a custom fit. This ensures that the user's foot is snugly enclosed and as tightly as possible without creases.

[0004] From DE 10 2008 030 941 B4 a manufacturing method for a disposable nonwoven footlet is known, in which a cutting pattern of a disposable footlet is predetermined and the cutting pattern has at least two first cutting pattern edges, two second cutting pattern edges and two third cutting pattern edges.

[0005] The nonwoven material is provided as a roll or sheet. The sheet is printed and / or embossed. Furthermore, at least one elastic strip element is attached to the nonwoven material at the third pattern edges, with the third pattern edges defining the foot opening. Microspheres are also introduced into the nonwoven material, and the first and second pattern edges provided for this purpose are then joined together. Finally, the nonwoven material is punched out according to the pattern or cut out in another suitable manner.

[0006] DE 10 2004 005 556 B4 describes a textile stocking, sock, pantyhose, or bandage to be worn in close skin contact, which contains active ingredient layers with a gradually releasing active ingredient deposit. Predeterminable areas of a textile inner surface in contact with the skin and / or pads that can be combined with it, which can be specified according to a specific indication or defined according to known acupressure points, meridians, or the like, are coated with an inorganic metal oxide powder with incorporated organic liquids and / or oils, produced using a sol-gel process.

[0007] US 5 575 013 A, which discloses the preamble of claim 1, describes an easy-to-put-on sock. Here, the sock is like a conventional sock and includes a toe pocket, a heel portion, a sole portion, a lower leg portion, and an upper portion. The upper portion generally refers to the portion of the sock extending between the toe pocket and the lower leg portion on the upper side of the sock. The sock is no different from a conventional sock in that it is made of a suitable, soft, and flexible fabric, such as a cotton-polyester blend. The sock can be made in a variety of different sizes, like a conventional sock. The lower leg portion of the sock is relatively short, reaching just above the ankle of a wearer. However, the lower leg portion of the sock can reach above the knee of a wearer.The sock includes a slit extending from the toe pocket to the upper and lower leg sections. The slit preferably separates the upper and lower leg sections of the sock into two parts.

[0008] DE 20 2007 011 165 U1 is directed to an article of footwear. The article of footwear essentially consists of two elements, namely a stocking element and a bandage strap. In the toe area, the stocking element has receptacles for the respective toes. From here, the stocking element extends over the sole of the foot or the instep, as well as the heel and ankle, preferably up to the instep. The stocking element is predominantly made of a special material, preferably processed in a single layer, which has the properties of being thin yet cut-resistant and preferably elastic. The special material is preferably provided consisting of a mixture of Teflon and cotton. Light, elastic, preferably two-layer mesh materials are provided, particularly in the areas of the ankle and parts of the instep.These mesh materials allow the stocking element to be easily put on, provided the rest of the special fabric has little or no stretch. The stocking element also has the property that, although it is designed to fit snugly against the foot, it can easily slip due to the shear forces that occur, particularly when surfing and running. To prevent this, a bandage strap is provided. The bandage strap extends from the sole of the foot across the instep to the instep. This bandage strap is preferably made of an elastic band, such as neoprene, and is adapted to the shape of the foot. The bandage strap thus serves to secure the footwear to the foot.

[0009] DE 10 2004 024 687 A1 is directed at a sock. By using rubber yarn, which is sewn into the textile surface structure, flexibility can be achieved which also provides extreme load-bearing capacity. The advantage of rubber yarn compared to holding elastic / elastic band is that a rubber yarn is wound with a thread. The degree of stretchability of the rubber yarn can therefore be greatly influenced by the individual winding thickness with a cotton thread. This individual adjustment of the degree of stretchability means that the processing of a rubber yarn ensures optimal hold of the disposable booty on the foot. By combining a sewing machine and rubber yarn, the desired flexibility can be achieved at the opening of the disposable booty. The thread tension of the sewing machine in combination with rubber yarn and a surface structure can thus be used to achieve individual stretching orFlexibility of the material can be achieved very easily.

[0010] DE 299 02 284 U1 is directed to an overshoe. This overshoe is characterized by being a disposable overshoe made of cellulose and / or nonwoven fabric and / or paper and / or a polymer made of biodegradable material. The overshoe can be of various sizes, and the polymeric biodegradable material can be a polyesteramide. The overshoe is preferably antibacterially treated and has the shape of a footlet, a sock with a leg section extending below the ankle, or a sock with a leg section extending above the ankle.

[0011] The invention is therefore based on the object of creating a sock, in particular a disposable sock or a disposable footlet, which can be easily put on a user's foot in a form-fitting manner.

[0012] This problem is solved by the subject matter of independent claim 1.

[0013] Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are described in the subclaims.

[0014] A sock, in particular a disposable sock or a disposable footlet, is therefore provided, comprising a sole part which is adapted to cover the sole of a foot when the sock or disposable footlet is worn; a toe part which is adapted to completely accommodate the toe region of the foot together with the sole part when the sock or disposable footlet is worn; and an instep part which is adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot when the sock or disposable footlet is worn.

[0015] The toe part can also be adapted to at least partially accommodate the toe area of ​​the foot together with the sole part when the sock or disposable footlet is worn.

[0016] The sock or disposable footlet comprises a heel portion adapted to cover the heel of the foot when the sock or disposable footlet is worn. The sock or disposable footlet comprises an ankle closure portion adapted to releasably close the sock or disposable footlet at the ankle or in the ankle region of the foot when the sock or disposable footlet is worn.

[0017] In order to make it easier to put on the sock, in particular by a third person such as a carer, it is advantageous if the instep part is divided into a first, left part and a second, right part of the instep part by an instep opening opposite the sole part and running along the back of the foot, wherein the instep opening can be at least partially closed by the ankle closure part. Since an opening on the front of the sock makes it particularly easy to put on the sock, it is expedient if the instep opening extends from the toe part, in particular from an instep opening end in the transition area from the toe part to the instep part, to a finishing edge in a waistband area of ​​the sock, in particular to a cut edge section adjacent to a waistband opening.For simple production of the sock, it is advantageous if the instep opening is designed as a slit or cutout, which can extend from the ankle region of the foot to the toe part when the sock is worn and not closed on the instep. To ensure easy closure of the sock using the ankle closure part, it is advantageous if a cut edge corner section is provided in the area of ​​the ankle closure part between a cut edge section of the sock adjacent to the instep opening and a cut edge section of the sock adjacent to a waistband opening, said cut edge corner section having an angle in a range between 80° and 130°. For cost-effective production, particularly as a disposable sock, it is advantageous if at least one of the parts of the sock is made from a blank of a flat material comprising a nonwoven material.To ensure that the sock can be precisely adapted to the user's foot and to provide only one sock size in the contracted state for different foot sizes, the invention provides for at least one of the parts of the sock to be made from a cut of a stretch material. It is advantageous if the stretch material has an extensibility of at least 50%. It is advantageous if the stretch material has a recovery capacity of 100% to 30%. The stretch material has one, or only a single, stretch direction which, in the contracted state of the stretch material, runs essentially parallel to a finishing edge in a waistband region of the heel part and intersects a cut edge portion adjacent to the sole region at an angle in the range between 10° and 80° deviating from the normal direction of the cut edge portion.It is advantageous if the stretch direction intersects a cut edge section adjacent to the shaft region of the heel part essentially perpendicularly. For simple production of the stretch material, the invention provides that the stretch material comprises a composite structure made of a material layer and elasticizing means, in which the material layer is connected in a corrugated form to the contracted elasticizing means such that the composite structure is stretchable at least along one stretch direction. It is expedient if the elasticizing means comprise elastic threads or an elastic layer. In order to provide stretchability in the seam direction, it is advantageous if at least two of the parts of the sock are connected with a seam that is elastic in the seam direction.For the use of only one sock size in the contracted state for different foot sizes, it is advantageous if the sock has a dimension along the longitudinal direction of the sock in the contracted state of less than 40 cm in a contracted state and is stretched into a stretched state in a put-on state so that the heel part is pulled over the heel of the foot and fastened at the ankle by the ankle closure part.

[0018] A disposable footmuff is further provided, comprising the following parts. The disposable footmuff comprises a sole part adapted to cover the sole of a foot when the disposable footmuff is worn. The disposable footmuff further comprises a toe part adapted to completely accommodate the toe region of the foot together with the sole part when the disposable footmuff is worn. Furthermore, the disposable footmuff comprises an instep part adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot when the disposable footmuff is worn. Preferably, a section of a cut edge of the instep part can run diagonally from the toe region across the back of the foot to an ankle region of the foot. Preferably, the disposable footmuff comprises a heel part adapted to cover the heel of the foot when the disposable footmuff is worn.Preferably, at least the sole part, the heel part, and the toe part can be formed as a one-piece pattern. For simple production of the disposable footlet, it is advantageous if the sole part, the heel part, the instep part, and the toe part are formed as a one-piece pattern. To enable the disposable footlet to be applied firmly and accurately to a user's foot, it is particularly advantageous if the disposable footlet further comprises an instep closure part that is adapted to releasably close the disposable footlet on the back of the foot when worn. According to one embodiment of the instep closure part, the instep closure part comprises a tab part that is attached to the sole part and has an adhesive element for releasably attaching the tab part to the instep part or to the sole part.According to another embodiment, the instep closure part comprises an adhesive bandage that is adapted to enclose the sole part and the instep part at least once when the disposable footlet is in use. According to a further advantageous embodiment, the disposable footlet further comprises an ankle closure part that is adapted to releasably close the disposable footlet at the ankle of the foot when the disposable footlet is in use. According to one embodiment, the ankle closure part comprises at least one tab part that is attached to the heel part and has an adhesive element for releasably attaching the tab part to the ankle closure part or to the heel part. According to another advantageous embodiment, the ankle closure part comprises at least one adhesive bandage that is adapted to enclose the ankle of the foot at least once when the disposable footlet is in use.For cost-effective and simple production of the disposable footlet, it is advantageous if at least two of the parts of the disposable footlet are joined together by gluing, sewing, embossing, or welding. To ensure a particularly good fit of the disposable footlet on a right or left foot, it is particularly expedient if the sole part, the instep part, and the toe part are adapted so that the disposable footlet can be put on accurately either on a left or a right foot. It is advantageous if the section of the cut edge of the instep part runs from a toe area on the inside of the foot to an ankle area on the outside of the foot when the disposable footlet is put on. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the sole part has a shape that accurately encloses a vertical projection of the foot.For particularly cost-effective mass production of the disposable footlet, it is particularly expedient if at least one of the parts of the disposable footlet is made from a cut of a flat material such as fleece, paper, or textile. In order to achieve a precise fit to the user's foot, even for intermediate sizes, it is particularly expedient if the flat cut has a preferred direction in which the flat cut is more stretchable or resilient than in other directions along the cutting plane. In this case, it is expedient if the preferred direction for the sole part is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the foot. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the preferred direction for the heel part is oblique to the normal to the sole part. In addition, it is particularly advantageous if the preferred direction for the toe part is oblique or essentially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the foot.For use in the care and hospital sectors, it is particularly advantageous if at least part of the disposable footlet has a caring or medicinal active ingredient embedded therein. The invention further provides a method for producing the disposable footlet according to the invention, which method comprises the following steps. First, a roll or ball of flat material is provided. The parts of the disposable footlet are then separated from the flat material according to a predetermined cutting pattern. The parts are then connected according to predetermined connecting areas of the parts of the disposable footlet. Parts of the disposable footlet are intended to include all features that are introduced as parts in the description and the claims, in particular the sole part, the toe part, the instep part, the heel part, the instep closure part, the ankle closure part and the flap part.

[0019] A disposable footmuff is further provided, which comprises the following parts. The disposable footmuff comprises a sole part, which is adapted to cover the sole of a foot when the disposable footmuff is worn. The disposable footmuff further comprises a toe part, which is adapted, together with the sole part, to completely accommodate the toe region of the foot when the disposable footmuff is worn. The disposable footmuff further comprises an instep part, which is adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot when the disposable footmuff is worn. The disposable footmuff further comprises a heel part, which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot when the disposable footmuff is worn. The heel part can have a receiving part, which is adapted to receive an insert.According to one embodiment, the receiving part is adapted, when the disposable footlet is worn, to extend from the instep of the foot around the heel of the foot and at least partially under the ball of the foot. This can advantageously enclose the heel of the foot. If the insert then comprises a pressure-protection material, the foot, and in particular the heel, can be protected from excessive mechanical stress. For example, the insert can comprise or be a silicone pad, a gel pad, a cushion, a sponge, a foam pad, or a cotton pad, which is particularly adapted to at least partially cover the instep of the foot, the ankle of the foot, and / or the sides of the foot. Furthermore, inserts are also conceivable that are adapted to increase the stability of the foot through supporting measures. This is all the more effective the further the receiving part extends upwards along the ankle of the foot.Furthermore, inserts are conceivable that are adapted to act like a type of insole and support the foot from the sole. To minimize friction on the skin, the surface areas of the disposable footlet that are adapted to contact the foot when the disposable footlet is worn can comprise a friction-reducing material. In addition to the inventive mechanical and / or geometric properties of the disposable footlet, such as elasticity and tear resistance, a perceived haptic 'softness' (i.e., processing without edges that is particularly smooth, clean, etc.) is also advantageous for the wearer or the foot. For example, the friction-reducing material can comprise a friction-reducing material or an impregnated textile, or be a coating of the surface areas.To create a lubricating effect between the skin of the foot and the disposable footlet, a textile strip containing a lotion can be provided. The textile strip can, in particular, be adapted to at least partially cover the instep of the foot, the ankles of the foot, and / or the sides of the foot. In addition to reducing skin irritation (for example, through a lubricating effect), the disposable footlet can further comprise an active ingredient applied to the disposable footlet that has a friction-reducing, odor-inhibiting, antibacterial, bacteriostatic, fungistatic, antiviral, hemostatic, or analgesic effect. According to an advantageous embodiment, the disposable footlet has a donning aid attached to the heel part. The donning aid can be adapted to facilitate putting on and / or taking off the disposable footlet.For example, the donning aid can make putting on and / or taking off the disposable footlet easier by allowing the disposable footlet to be gripped by the donning aid to pull the heel part over or off the heel. For example, in a particularly simple and cost-effective design, the donning aid can have a tab, an eyelet, or a flap extending from the heel part.

[0020] Preferably, the sole part, the heel part, the toe part, and further the instep part can be formed as a one-piece pattern. Preferably, the entire disposable booty can be formed as a one-piece pattern. The one-piece pattern can have at least one cut edge corner region with a cut edge angle of equal to or greater than 70°, in particular equal to or greater than 75° and / or equal to or less than 90°, in particular equal to or less than 85° and / or preferably approximately equal to 80°. Alternatively or additionally, the one-piece pattern can have a semicircular recess in a region corresponding to the toe part. Furthermore, the multi-layer material can comprise a diaper material or a stretch material. Alternatively or additionally, the multi-layer material can have a localized material layer that provides a specific function in a localized or spatially limited region.Furthermore, an instep closure part can be provided, which is adapted to releasably close the disposable footlet on the instep of the foot when the disposable footlet is applied to the foot. The instep closure part can comprise an elastic material. Furthermore, the disposable footlet can be manufactured without seams.

[0021] Thus, a disposable footmuff is provided which is adapted to the shape of a foot. The disposable footmuff has a sole part designed as a flat blank, which according to an advantageous embodiment has the shape of a foot sole. Furthermore, the disposable footmuff has a heel part connected to the sole part, which together with the sole part forms a pocket for receiving the heel. In addition, the disposable footmuff has a toe part connected to the sole part, which together with the sole part forms a pocket for receiving the toes. The disposable footmuff further has an instep part which is connected to the sole part along one long side of the sole part and, together with the sole part, forms a pocket for receiving the midfoot, which is open towards the opposite long side of the sole part.The disposable footlet further comprises a heel portion adapted to cover the heel of the foot when the disposable footlet is worn. The disposable footlet may comprise a heel portion and a receiving portion adapted to receive an insert. The receiving portion may, in particular, be pocket-shaped. In this context, the receiving portion may also be referred to as a pocket or heel portion pocket.

[0022] Thus, a disposable booty is created which has a precisely formed sole, with pockets formed in the heel and toe areas which accommodate the front and back of the foot. There is also a pocket for the metatarsal which is open on one side of the foot and closed on the other side of the foot. One edge of this pocket for the metatarsal runs diagonally from the opening side of the metatarsal pocket, from the toe area to the ankle area, to the closed side of the metatarsal pocket. This makes putting on the disposable booty easy, as the toe area can be easily inserted into the pocket in the toe section, and the foot can then be placed into the pocket formed by the heel section, with both processes being carried out by pulling the boot over from one side of the foot.In one embodiment, an instep closure part is further formed on the opening side of the metatarsal pocket, which then allows the disposable footlet to be firmly attached to the user's foot.

[0023] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. They show: Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 2A and 2B are a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. Fig. 3A and 3B are a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. Fig. 4A and 4B are a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. Fig. 5A and 5B are a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state.6A and 6B show a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. Fig. 7A and 7B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention. Fig. 8 shows a cut-out of a sole part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 9 shows a one-piece cut-out of a toe part and an instep part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 10A shows a cut-out of a heel part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 10B shows a one-piece cut-out of the heel part and an ankle closure part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 10C shows a one-piece cut-out of the heel part and the ankle closure part of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention.11A shows an adhesive bandage of the instep closure part or the ankle closure part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 11 shows a tab part of an instep closure part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 12 shows a one-piece blank of the sole part, the heel part, the instep part, and the heel part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 13 shows the one-piece blank from . Fig. 12 with additional indication of a preferred direction of a flat blank in relation to the longitudinal direction of a foot in a disposable booty made from the one-piece blank according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 14 is a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state. Fig. 15 is a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state. Fig. 16 is a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state. Figs. 17A and 17B are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state.18 shows a schematic perspective view of a multi-layer material of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Figs. 19 and 20 show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention. Fig. 21 shows a schematic perspective view of a multi-layer material of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. Figs. 22A to 22C show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state, and the associated cutting pattern. Figs. 23A to 23C show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state, and the associated cutting pattern.24A to 24C are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state, and of the associated cutting pattern. Fig. 25A to 25C are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state, and of the associated cutting pattern. Fig. 26A to 26C are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state, and of the associated cutting pattern. Fig. 27A to 27C are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state, and of the associated cutting pattern.28A and 28B are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state and of the associated cutting pattern. Fig. 29A and 29B are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state and of the associated cutting pattern. Fig. 30A and 30B are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state and of the associated cutting pattern. Fig. 31A and 31B are schematic perspective views of a disposable booty according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state and of the associated cutting pattern.32A and 32B show schematic views of a pattern of a sock according to an embodiment of the invention, which may in particular comprise a stretch material, in a contracted and a stretched state. Figs. 33A and 33B show a schematic perspective view and a side view of a sock according to an embodiment of the invention based on the pattern according to . Fig. 32A in a contracted state. Fig. 33C a schematic perspective view of a sock according to Fig. 33A in a stretched state. Figs. 34A to 34D are schematic perspective views of a sock according to another embodiment of the invention. Figs. 35A to 35C are a plan view of a sock in a folded state. In the various figures of the drawings, corresponding components are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0024] Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a sock 10 or a disposable booty 10 according to an embodiment of the invention.

[0025] The disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, has a sole part 100, a toe part 200, and an instep part 300. The disposable footlet 10 is manufactured such that it can be applied to a foot 1 in a form-fitting manner. The sole part 100 is adapted to cover the sole of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is applied to the foot 1. The toe part 200 is adapted, together with the sole part 100, to completely accommodate the toe area of ​​the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is applied. The instep part 300 is adapted to at least partially cover the instep of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is applied to the foot 1. The terms instep, instep, and instep should be considered synonymous.

[0026] As from Fig. 1 As can be seen, according to one embodiment of the invention, a section of a cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 can run diagonally from the toe region of the foot 1 across the back of the foot 1 to an ankle region of the foot 1. By providing such a cut edge 310 of the instep part 300, it is made possible that when putting the disposable booty 10 on the foot 1, the toe region of the foot 1 can first be pushed into the toe part 200 from the open side of the instep part 300 into the toe part 200, so that putting the disposable booty 10 on the foot 1 is simplified.

[0027] Fig. 2A and 2B show a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. As can be seen from the Fig. 2A and 2BAs can be seen, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, comprises, in addition to the sole part 100, the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, a heel part 400, which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is put on. Furthermore, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, has an instep closure part 500, which is adapted to releasably close the disposable footlet 10 on the instep of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is put on the foot 1. According to the Fig. 2A and 2B In the embodiment of the invention shown, the instep closure part 500 has a tab part 510 which is fastened to the sole part 100 and which has an adhesive element 515 for releasably fastening the tab part 510 to the instep part 300 or to the sole part 100.

[0028] As from Fig. 2A As can be seen, the section of the cut edge 310, as described above, runs from a first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 to a second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100, starting from the toe part 200 of the disposable footlet 10 to the heel part 400 of the disposable footlet 10. According to one embodiment of the invention, the sole part 100, the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 are adapted such that the disposable footlet can be fitted correctly either on a left foot or, as shown, on a right foot 1.

[0029] In the Fig. 2A In the embodiment shown, the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 lies on the inside of the foot and the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100 lies on the outside of the right foot 1. Thus, the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 runs in a put-on state of the disposable booty 10 from a toe area of ​​the foot 1, which is received in the toe part 200, or from the toe part 200 on an inside of the foot, i.e. the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100, to an ankle area of ​​the foot 1 on an outside of the foot 1, i.e. the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100. The section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 runs along the longitudinal sides 101, 102 of the sole part 100, alternating from the toe part 200 to the Heel part 400.When adapting a disposable booty 10 to a left foot, the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 corresponds to the inside of the left foot, and the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 200 corresponds to the outside of the left foot 1. When providing a pair of disposable booties 10 adapted to a left and a right foot, two disposable booties 10 are provided that are mirror-symmetrical. As can also be seen from FIG. Fig. 2A and also in the later described Fig. 8 As can be seen, the sole part 100 advantageously has a shape that encloses a vertical projection of the foot 1.

[0030] The tab part 510 of the instep closure part 500 is advantageously attached to the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100, i.e., to an inner side of the foot 1, on the sole part 100. As can be seen from the comparison of the Fig. 2A and 2BAs can be seen, when the disposable booty 10 is put on the foot 1, the foot 1 is first pushed with its toe area into the toe part 200 shaped as a pocket from an inner side of the foot or from the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 into the toe part 200. This is facilitated by the fact that the instep part 300 is open towards the inner side of the foot 1 or towards the first longitudinal side of the sole part 102. Furthermore, the course of the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 further facilitates the application of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 in that the big toe in the toe area of ​​the foot 1 can be pushed centrally into the toe part 200 from the inside of the foot or the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 into the toe part 200 and can then be moved by a pivoting movement of the foot 1 in the toe part 200 towards the inside of the foot or towards the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 in the toe part 200.After applying the disposable bootie to the toe area of ​​foot 1, the heel of foot 1 is inserted into the heel part 400. Thus, when adapted to a left / right foot, the instep closure part 500 is attached to the inside of the sole part 100, i.e., on the side where the big toe is located. The instep closure part 500 closes the open area of ​​the instep part 300 and is located opposite the closed area of ​​the instep part 300.

[0031] The heel part 400, like the toe part 200, forms a pocket for the corresponding toe area and the heel of the foot 1. After the sole of the foot 1 is in contact with the sole part 100, the disposable bootie 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is closed by the instep closure part 500. For this purpose, the flap part 510 is moved over the instep of the foot 1 toward the outside of the foot 1 or toward the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100, passing over the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300. By means of an adhesive connection between the adhesive element 515 and the instep part 300 or, if applicable, the sole part 100 located underneath, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is closed by the instep closure part 500.The instep closure part 500 is thus designed such that when the disposable footlet 10 is put on, it covers the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300.

[0032] As from Fig. 2B As can be seen, the provision of the instep closure part 500 according to the invention enables a particularly fitting or form-fitting application of the disposable bootie 10 to the foot 1, since a continuous adjustment is possible due to different positions of the adhesive connection between the adhesive element 515 and the instep part 300.

[0033] Fig. 3A and 3B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. Fig. 3A and 3B The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 2A and 2BThe disposable footlet 10 shown is essentially distinguished by the fact that the instep closure part 500, instead of a flap part 510, comprises an adhesive bandage 520 which is adapted to enclose the sole part 100 and the instep part 300 at least once when the disposable footlet 10 is applied to the foot 1. An adhesive bandage is to be understood as a part of a functional dressing material which has the property of adhering to a roughened material or to a textile material or to itself. When enclosing the metatarsal region of the disposable footlet 10 when applied to the foot 1, the adhesive bandage 520 therefore adheres to itself in an area in which the adhesive bandage 520 has enclosed or wrapped the disposable footlet 10 at least once in a metatarsal region.

[0034] An adhesive bandage is also known as a rein bandage or tape bandage. It is a self-adhesive pressure bandage that is applied curatively and preventively to restrict the mobility of joints, for example. A tape bandage is therefore a functional bandage. An adhesive bandage, a rein bandage, or a tape bandage is a support bandage to protect weakened or damaged structures such as muscles and ligaments without having to completely immobilize them. The rein bandage can also be applied as a prophylactic measure to prevent injuries in cases of instability. The adhesive bandage, the rein bandage, or the tape bandage also has a certain elasticity in its longitudinal direction to exert pressure on the enclosed body part. In the Fig. 3A and 3BIn the embodiment of the disposable footlet 10 shown, the adhesive bandage 520 contributes in a particularly advantageous manner to ensuring that the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, fits properly or fits snugly against the midfoot of the foot 1. The adhesive bandage 520 can also be a kinesiotape or a bandage without adhesive effect, which is fastened in the midfoot area by means of staples after wrapping the disposable footlet 10.

[0035] The adhesive bandage 520 further has the advantage that, when the disposable booty 10 is applied to the foot 1, the adhesive bandage 520 also covers the sole part 100 and is thus in contact with the floor when a user walks. The self-adhesive or adhesive properties of the adhesive bandage 520 create a slip resistance of the disposable booty 10 when applied to the foot 1 when the user walks on a floor surface. Thus, according to the embodiment of the Fig. 3A and3B of the disposable footlet 10 by using the adhesive bandage 520, both a particularly precise fit of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 and slip resistance when walking with the disposable footlet 10 are achieved.

[0036] The Fig. 4A and 4B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The Fig. 4A and 4B The disposable booty 10 shown differs essentially from the one shown in the Fig. 2A and 2B shown disposable footlet 10, that the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, further comprises an ankle closure part 600, which is adapted to detachably close the disposable footlet 10 at the ankle of the foot 1 in a donned state of the disposable footlet 10. In the Fig. 4A and 4BIn the embodiment of the invention shown, the ankle closure part 600 comprises at least one tab part 610, which is attached to the heel part 400, and which has an adhesive element 615 for releasably attaching the tab part 610 to the ankle closure part 600 or to the heel part 400. The side of the sole part 100 facing the ground can be machine-coated during the manufacturing process, for example, with silicone to create slip resistance. This produces the same effect as in the embodiment of the Fig. 3A and 3B , in which an adhesive bandage 520 is used, which is wrapped around the instep area of ​​the foot 1.

[0037] The adhesive element 615 of the ankle closure part 600 and the adhesive element 515 of the instep closure part 500 can be designed as a hook-and-loop fastener or adhesive strip. Furthermore, the adhesive element 515, 615 can be designed as a silicone closure element. For example, an OPSITE Flexifix from Smith & Nephew can be used as the silicone closure element for the adhesive element 615, 515.

[0038] As can be seen from the Fig. 4A and 4BAs can be seen, when the disposable booty 10 is put on the foot 1, the instep closure part 500 is first closed and then the ankle closure part 600 is closed at the ankle of the foot 1. By providing the ankle closure part 600, the disposable booty 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, sits firmly on the foot 1 when put on the foot 1, whereby detachment of the disposable booty 10 from the foot 1 is hindered even more than would be the case if the instep closure part 500 alone were provided. Furthermore, the ankle closure part 600 rests in a shapely and fitting manner on an ankle region and on a heel region of the foot 1, whereby a completely fitting disposable booty 1 over the foot 1 from the ankle region of the foot 1 to the toe region of the foot 1 is achieved. Due to the close fit of the disposable bootie 10 to the foot 1, on the one hand, the foot 1 is insulated by the disposable bootie 10.On the other hand, the close fit of the disposable footlet 10 against the foot 1 can ensure that caring or medicinal agents absorbed in the disposable footlet 10 can penetrate into the foot 1, since the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is in direct contact with the foot 1 over a large area.

[0039] The Fig. 5A and 5B show a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The Fig. 5A and 5B The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 4A and 4Bshown embodiment essentially in that the ankle closure part 600 comprises at least one adhesive bandage 620, which is adapted to enclose the ankle of the foot 1 at least once in a donned state of the disposable booty 10. By providing at least one adhesive bandage 620 of the ankle closure part 600, as in Fig. 5B As shown, the ankle region of the foot 1 can be wrapped by the adhesive bandage 620 either from one side or from two sides, whereby a tight fit of the ankle closure part 600 is achieved by means of two adhesive bandages 620 or by means of one adhesive bandage 620.

[0040] The Fig. 6A and 6B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The Fig. 6A and 6B The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in Fig. 3A and3B shown disposable booty 10 essentially in that an ankle closure part 600 is provided, as in the disposable booty 10 in Fig. 4A and 4B has been shown and described. Through the Fig. 6A and 6B In the embodiment of the invention shown, on the one hand, a close fit of the disposable booty 10 on the midfoot of the foot 1 with simultaneous slip resistance can be achieved, while on the other hand, a quick closure of the disposable booty 10 on the ankle area of ​​the foot 1 is achieved by the tab part 610 connected to the adhesive element 615.

[0041] The Fig. 7A and 7B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention. The Fig. 7A and 7B The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in Fig. 5A and 5BThe disposable booty 10 shown essentially differs in that an ankle closure part 600 is provided, which has a bandage 620a that closes the disposable booty 10 both in the instep area and in the ankle area by alternately wrapping around both the ankle of a foot 1 and the instep of a foot 1. The bandage 620a can be designed as an adhesive bandage, as described above. However, the bandage 620a can also be an elastic bandage or dressing without an adhesive effect. In this case, the bandage 620a can be fixed by staples or adhesives. If an adhesive bandage is used as the bandage 620a, the advantageous effect of increased slip resistance when walking also occurs.

[0042] In the following, cuts of a pattern of a disposable booty 10 according to the invention are described.

[0043] According to one embodiment of the invention, at least one of the parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, and 610 of the disposable booty 10 is made from a blank of a flat material. The flat material can be nonwoven, paper, a cellulose fiber nonwoven, or a textile fabric.

[0044] A nonwoven material is a structure made of fibers of limited length, continuous fibers (filaments), or cut yarns of any type and origin, which have been joined together in some way to form a nonwoven (a fiber layer, a fiber pile) and bonded together in some way. A textile, on the other hand, is a material produced by crossing or interlacing yarns, as occurs in weaving, knitting, lacemaking, braiding, and the manufacture of tufted products. Films and paper are also not considered nonwoven materials. Paper is a flat material consisting essentially of fibers of plant origin, which is formed by dewatering a fiber suspension on a screen. This creates a fiber felt, which is then compacted and dried (DIN 6730).

[0045] However, there are also mixed materials consisting of paper and fleece that can be used for the disposable footlet 10.

[0046] One such mixed material is a creped cellulose nonwoven. This is a soft and absorbent paper nonwoven. Pulp serves as a high-quality raw material in the paper industry. Bleached pulps can meet very high standards in terms of chemical purity, which makes them suitable for the production of hygiene products. Cellulose nonwoven is finely creped, has a short-term wet strength, and is highly absorbent. It can be processed in single or multi-layered form. The nonwoven can be cut, punched, and embossed. Embossing creates a larger surface area, allowing the paper to absorb more moisture. Various layers of cellulose nonwovens, when processed into tissue paper, further increase absorbency and breaking strength. Hygiene products can be treated with a balsam. Cellulose nonwovens are used to produce high-quality hygiene products such as toilet paper, diapers, sanitary pads, etc.and medical wound dressings.

[0047] The nonwoven material can be made from synthetic and / or natural fibers. Synthetic nonwoven materials or blends of natural and synthetic nonwoven materials exhibit increased elasticity. For ecological reasons, the nonwoven material can consist almost exclusively of natural fibers to ensure biodegradability. Modal fibers or viscose fibers, for example, can be used as fibers. Furthermore, natural fibers exhibit better absorbency than synthetic fibers.

[0048] Nonwovens are largely flexible textile fabrics, meaning they are easily bendable. Their main structural elements are textile fibers, and they are comparatively thin compared to their length and width. There are also nonwovens that, due to the fibers used, such as non-spinnable short fibers, or the bonding processes, are more similar to paper, films, or fiber-reinforced plastics than to textiles.

[0049] For use as a flat cut disposable footlet 10, a nonwoven fabric intended for use in hospitals and nursing homes is preferably used. For example, nonwoven patient blankets or nonwoven compresses are already manufactured and widely used.

[0050] Furthermore, at least one first nonwoven material can be embossed or mechanically pressed with at least one other nonwoven material. Furthermore, the nonwoven material layers can be bonded together using an airlaid process. Similar or different nonwoven materials can be at least partially bonded together. This increases not only the absorbency but also the wet strength of the composite nonwoven.

[0051] According to the invention, the nonwoven material can be provided on a roll and / or bale such that at least two cutting patterns with corresponding cuts can be processed in parallel. For example, the nonwoven material can be supplied by the nonwoven manufacturer on a roll, bale, or the like with a width of approximately 240 cm. By processing several cutting patterns in parallel at the same time, the number of disposable socks 10 produced increases significantly without increasing costs.

[0052] Furthermore, it is conceivable that paper could be used as a flat material for cutting one of the parts of the disposable footlet 10. Paper that exhibits a certain degree of stretchability or resilience, and which also feels soft and gentle against the skin of the foot, is particularly suitable for this purpose. For example, cellulose wadding, which is used in tissue papers such as absorbent kitchen rolls or toilet paper, is preferred as the paper material.

[0053] The blanks made of a flat material of parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, and 610 of the disposable booty 10 described below can be provided with a marking element for aesthetic or similar reasons according to a further embodiment of the present invention. Advantageously, one or more marking elements, such as logos or company symbols, can be embossed and / or printed. In particular, this step can be performed after the preparation step, whereby several cutting patterns can be processed simultaneously.

[0054] Fig. 8 shows a cut of the sole part 100 from a pattern of a disposable booty 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. As can be seen from Fig. 8 As can be seen, the sole part 100 has a shape which represents a vertical projection 1a of the foot 1 (as shown in the Fig. 1 bis 7 shown) encloses the shape. In the Fig. 8 In the embodiment of the sole part 100 shown, the cut of the sole part 100 is adapted to a left foot. However, for manufacturing reasons and cost reasons, the sole part 100 can also be provided for both a left foot and a right foot and can accordingly be designed identically for both feet. The sole part 100 has, as already mentioned with reference to Fig. 2A and 2B As described above, the sole part 100 has a first longitudinal side 101, which corresponds to the inside of the foot when the disposable booty 10 is adapted to a right or left foot. Furthermore, the sole part 100 has a second longitudinal side 102, which corresponds to the outside of the foot when the disposable booty 10 is adapted to a right or left foot.

[0055] The sole part 100 has four sections of the cut edge 110 of the sole part 100. Thus, a first cut edge section 112 extends from a toe area or front area of ​​the sole part 100 on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 to a middle area of ​​the sole part 100 on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100. As can be seen from Fig. 8 As can be seen, the first cut edge section 112 extends from point A to B along the cut edge 110 of the sole part 100. From point B on the cut edge 110 of the sole part 100 in the central region on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100, a second cut edge section 114 extends to a point C on the cut edge 110 on the first longitudinal side 101 in the heel region of the sole part 100. A third cut edge section 116 extends from point C to point D, which lies on the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100 in the heel region. A fourth cut edge section 118 extends from the point D on the cut edge 110 back to the point A on the cut edge 110 in a front region or toe region of the sole part 100 on the first longitudinal side 101.

[0056] In Fig. 9 a one-piece joint cut of the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 is shown. The cut with the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 has the already described section of the cut edge 310, which runs diagonally across the instep of the foot 1 when the disposable booty 10 is applied to the foot 1. This section is in Fig. 9 the first cut edge section 312, which runs from a point A on the cut edge 310 to a point E. At point E, the first cut edge section 312 is adjoined by a second cut edge section 314, which runs to a point D on the cut edge 310. The third cut edge section 316 of the one-piece cut of the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 runs from a point B to point A.

[0057] In the Fig. 10A bis 10C various embodiments of blanks for the heel part 400, the heel part 400 in combination with the ankle closure part 600 comprising the tab part 610, and for the heel part 400 with the ankle closure part 600 comprising an adhesive bandage 620 are shown.

[0058] As in Fig. 10A As shown, a blank for the heel part 400 comprises a blank edge 410, wherein a first blank edge portion 412 runs from point C to point D, a second blank edge portion 414 runs from point D to point E, and a third blank edge portion 416 runs from point E to point C. Optionally, the third blank edge portion 416 can be further divided into two portions 416a and 416b, wherein the portion 416a runs from point E to a point F, and the second portion 416b runs from point F to point C on the blank edge 410 of the heel part 400.

[0059] As in Fig. 10B As shown, the heel part 400 is integrally joined to the ankle closure part 600 with the tab part 610 and the adhesive element 615. The area of ​​the cut for the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 has, as shown in Fig. 10A shown, the points C, D, E and F on the cutting edge 410, wherein the first cutting edge portion 412 of the heel part 400 in a similar manner as in the heel part 400 of Fig. 10A is provided, the second cut edge section 414 also as in the heel part 400 from Fig. 10A is provided, however, the third cut edge portion 416a forms a boundary line between the integrally formed heel part 400 and ankle closure part 600. In this case, the second cut edge portion 416b is similar to the heel part 400 in Fig. 10A provided.

[0060] In Fig. 10C A one-piece blank is provided for the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600, to which an adhesive bandage 620 is attached. The adhesive bandage 620 can be connected to a central part 601 of the ankle closure part 600 via a blank edge portion 630a of the blank edge 630 between points G and H of the central part 601 of the ankle closure part 600.

[0061] In Fig. 11A 5 shows an adhesive bandage 520 for use with an instep fastener 500. The adhesive bandage 520 has a cut edge portion 522 at one end of the adhesive bandage 520 that extends from point A to point B.

[0062] In Fig. 11B A cut of an instep closure part 500 with the tab part 510 and the adhesive element 515 is shown. The instep closure part 500 has a cut edge 530, wherein a first cut edge portion 532 runs from a point A to a point E, a second cut edge portion 534 runs from a point E to a point F, and a third cut edge portion 536 runs from point F back to point A.

[0063] As can be seen from the summary of Fig. 8 bis Fig. 11B and the one in the Fig. 1 bis 7B As can be seen from the embodiments of the disposable footlet 10 shown, by assembling the different cuts from the Fig. 8 bis 11B the corresponding disposable socks 10 according to Fig. 1 bis 7B This allows the Fig. 1 shown disposable booty 10 by connecting the Fig. 8 bis 10A However, it is also conceivable that the cuts shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10A The cut shown is designed as a one-piece cut, wherein the third cut edge section 416 of the heel part 400 can run from the point E to the point C without a corner point F in order to create a flat transition of the heel part 400 into the point C in the sole part 100. To produce the disposable footlet 10 according to Fig. 1 will be the Fig. 9 The one-piece cut shown for the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 is connected to one another from point D (both the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 and the cut edge 110 of the sole part 100) along the third cut edge section 316 of the instep part 300 and along the fourth cut edge section 118 of the cut edge 110 of the sole part 100. In this case, the heel part 200 is brought into a shape suitable for the toe area by darts. The first cut edge section 312 of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 runs freely diagonally over the instep or above the sole part 100 from the toe part 200 on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 to the point D, i.e. to the heel part 400 on the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100.For a connection between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400, the second cut edge section 314 of the instep part 300 can also be connected to the second cut edge section 414 of the heel part 400.

[0064] The corresponding cut edge sections can be joined by gluing, sewing, embossing, or welding, such as ultrasonic welding or laser welding, or a combination of these methods. Thus, at least two of the parts of the disposable booty 10 are advantageously joined together by gluing, sewing, embossing, or welding. When using a nonwoven material to join the cut edge sections of the different parts, welding and / or gluing and / or embossing is preferably used. The choice of method can vary depending on the nonwoven material used. In addition to sewing, welding is preferred for synthetic nonwoven materials, while gluing and / or embossing is preferred for natural nonwoven materials. In particular, the adhesive can be applied selectively and connected to the mutual cut edge section with a certain overlap.This overlap is also necessary in an embossing process.

[0065] In the Fig. 2A and 2B In the disposable footlet 10 shown, the sole part 100 is made of Fig. 8 , the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 made of Fig. 9 , the cut of the heel part 400 from Fig. 10A and the cutting of the instep closure part 500 from Fig. 11B used for the cutting pattern of the disposable footlet 10. This involves connecting the corresponding cut edge sections, which each run between points on the respective cut edges with the same reference symbols, i.e. between points A, B, C, D, E, and F.

[0066] For the manufacture of the disposable footlet 10 according to the Fig. 3A and 3B According to an embodiment of the invention, the cut of the sole part 100 can be made of Fig. 8 , the one-piece cut of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 from Fig. 9 , the cut of the heel part 400 from Fig. 10A and the cutting of the adhesive bandage 520 from Fig. 11A are used, whereby corresponding cutting edge sections, which run between common points A, B, C, D, E, F, are connected to each other.

[0067] The Fig. 4A and 4B The disposable footlet 10 shown can, according to one embodiment, be made from the cut of the sole part 100 from Fig. 8 , the one-piece cutting of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 from Fig. 9 , the one-piece cutting of the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 from Fig. 10B and the cutting of the instep closure part 500 from Fig. 11B be manufactured, whereby corresponding cut edge sections extending between points A, B, C, D, E and F are each connected to one another.

[0068] The Fig. 5A and 5BThe disposable footlet 10 shown can, according to an embodiment of the invention, be made from the cut of the sole part 100 from Fig. 8 , the one-piece cutting of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 from Fig. 9 , and the one-piece cutting of the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 from Fig. 10C and the cutting of the instep closure part 500 from Fig. 11B be manufactured, whereby corresponding cut edge sections extending between points A, B, C, D, E and F are each connected to one another.

[0069] The Fig. 6A and 6B The disposable footlet 10 shown can, according to an embodiment of the invention, be made from the cut of the sole part 100 from Fig. 8 , the one-piece cutting of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 from Fig. 9 , the one-piece cutting of the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 from Fig. 10B and cutting the adhesive bandage 520 from Fig. 11A be manufactured, whereby corresponding cut edge sections extending between points A, B, C, D, E and F are each connected to one another.

[0070] According to a further embodiment of the invention as described in Fig. 12 As shown, the sole part 100, the heel part 400, the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 can also be designed as a one-piece pattern. Fig. 12 The one-piece blank 700 shown of the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300, and the heel part 400 has a blank edge 710. The blank edge 710 has a first blank edge portion 712, which extends from a point B to a point A' on the blank edge 710. The first blank edge portion 712 forms the above-described portion of a blank edge 310 of the instep part 300, which, when the disposable booty 10 is worn, runs diagonally from a toe area across the instep to an ankle area of ​​the foot. The blank 700 further has a second blank edge portion 714, which extends from the point A' to a point I on the blank edge 710. The point I of the one-piece blank 700 lies in an area of ​​the sole part 100 which corresponds approximately to the point C of Fig. 8 of the cut of the sole part 100. A third cut edge section 716 extends from point I to point A. A fourth cut edge section 718 extends from point A to point B. In the manufacture of the disposable booty 10 from a cut 700 according to Fig. 12 The two points A and A' are connected to each other, whereby the second and third blank edge sections 714 and 716 are each connected to each other starting from point I up to point A, A'. The connecting line between points B and I can form a fold line.

[0071] Fig. 13 shows the one-piece blank 700 of the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 according to a further embodiment of the invention. As can be seen from the Fig. 13 As can be seen, the flat blank 700 can have a preferred direction L stretch, in which the flat blank 700 is more stretchable or resilient than in other directions along the plane of the blank 700 or along the cutting plane. The cutting plane is to be understood as a plane which is parallel to the surface of the flat material before the corresponding cut edge sections are joined. The cutting plane is therefore a plane which lies parallel to the sheet plane of a corresponding cutting pattern. In this case, the flat blank 700 preferably has only one preferred direction; the cut of the flat material, such as a flat nonwoven material, is therefore formed from a so-called unistretch material. However, it is also possible to use a flat blank with two preferred directions, for which purpose a so-called bistretch material is used.In a stretch material, Perlon or nylon fibers can be incorporated into the nonwoven material to create extensibility or stretchability along a preferred direction in the nonwoven material. Furthermore, elastomers, such as spandex or elastane, can be incorporated into the nonwoven material to give the flat material a certain degree of elasticity.

[0072] For nonwovens, paper, or textiles, in addition to extensibility, the material's recovery capacity is important. Recovery describes the extent to which a material returns to its original shape after being stretched. The term "extensibility" here corresponds to the English word "stretch," while the term "recovery capacity" corresponds to the English term "extensibility." A material is interesting if it is both stretchable and partially resilient. For use as a disposable product, full recovery, i.e., perfectly elastic behavior, is not necessary. The material therefore does not have to fully return to its original shape after being stretched, but can remain in a stretched shape after an initial contraction. Thus, the recovery capacity can be less than 100%, with 100% recovery corresponding to perfectly elastic behavior.According to the invention, a recovery of 100% to 30%, or 100% to 50%, or 100% to 70% is preferred. Stretchability corresponds to the ability to withstand stretching without damage such as tearing. The higher the stretchability, the more the material can be stretched in percentage terms. A well-known manufacturer of stretchable or resilient nonwoven materials is, for example, Micrex.

[0073] When using a flat material that has only one preferred direction L stretch, it is advantageous if the preferred direction L stretch of the sole part 100 is parallel to the longitudinal direction L s of the foot 1. Thus, a sole part 100 that was created for a standard size can adapt to a slightly larger foot length of a foot 1 in the longitudinal direction L s, in order to bridge the gap between different standard sizes. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the preferred direction L stretch of the heel part 400 is oblique to the normal to the sole part 100. A normal to the sole part 100 is to be understood as a normal to the plane of the sole part 100. This means that if the sole part 100 or cut of the sole part 100 lies in a horizontal plane, the normal to the sole part 100 coincides with a vertical direction. In the Fig. 10A bis 10C In the embodiments of the heel part 400 shown, the preferred direction L stretch can be provided such that in a finished disposable footlet 10, i.e. after the corresponding cut edge sections have been connected, the preferred direction L stretch lies parallel to the sole plane and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L s of the foot 1.

[0074] Furthermore, according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the preferred direction L stretch in the toe part 200 can be oblique or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction L s of the foot 1. In this case, the cut, as for example in Fig. 9 shown, the toe part 200 can be arranged relative to the preferred direction L stretch of the flat material, which is made of nonwoven fabric, for example, such that after the corresponding cut edge sections have been connected to the sole part 100, it has a preferred direction which is oblique or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction L s of the foot 1.

[0075] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, a corresponding change in the preferred direction L stretch within the disposable footlet 10 is achieved after connecting the corresponding cut edge sections by a one-piece cut 700, which comprises the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400. As can be seen from Fig. 13 As can be seen, the one-piece blank 700 is intended to produce a flat cut of the material according to the Fig. 13 The blank 700 shown is cut or punched out of this material. Thus, the preferred direction L stretch is parallel to each other in all parts 100, 200, 300, and 400 when the blank 700 lies flat on a horizontal plane.

[0076] By connecting the second cut edge section 714 and the third cut edge section 716 starting from the point I to the point A, A', the preferred direction L stretch is gradually rotated in space, as illustrated by the differently drawn longitudinal directions L' s in the heel part 400 and L" s in the toe part 200. Thus, in the heel part 400, the preferred direction L stretch in a finished disposable booty 10 runs diagonally in a plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L' s of the foot 1. Thus, an expansion in the heel region of the foot 1 is possible in a region between the first longitudinal side 101 and the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100. In the finished disposable booty 10, the preferred direction L stretch in the toe part 200 is furthermore perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L" s of the foot 1 and substantially parallel to the plane of the Sole part 100.Thus, an extension of the toe part 200 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L s of the sole part 100 is possible. Due to the special design of the cut 700 of the . Fig. 13 It can therefore be achieved that the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is stretchable or resilient in the longitudinal direction in the sole area, is stretchable or resilient in the horizontal direction in the heel area and is also stretchable or resilient horizontally and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the sole part 100 in the toe area.

[0077] According to a further embodiment of the invention, at least one part 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, and 610 of the disposable footlet 10 or footlet has a care or medicinal agent embedded therein. This agent can, for example, comprise microspheres. The microspheres can be incorporated into the nonwoven material. Specifically, resin spheres and / or gelatin spheres can be used as microspheres. Microencapsulation allows solids and liquids to be surrounded by a shell. These microspheres can have a diameter of up to 800 µm. Suitable capsule walls can be natural and synthetic polymers. Resin spheres are preferred due to their mechanical stability, higher temperature resistance, harder walls, and ease of attachment to the fleece. Gelatin spheres are particularly suitable due to their low dermatological risks, low required production temperature, and minimal use of binding agents for their fixation. Different microspheres can be used for continuous release of the stored substances over a longer period of time.

[0078] The microspheres can contain conditioning agents and / or fragrances as ingredients. Each microsphere can be filled with different ingredients. Likewise, a single microsphere can contain various ingredients. For example, natural oils and fats can be used, such as jojoba oil, aloe vera, olive oil, avocado oil, shea butter, stearic acid, panthenol, vitamin E, glycerin, and the like. Furthermore, antibacterial substances such as fanesol, polyaminopropyl biguanide, isopropyl alcohol, or clotrimazole can be used. Oak bark, sage, chlorophyll (didecyldimonium chloride), tanic acid, or witch hazel virginiana can be used to inhibit moisture, while urea or lipid-containing ingredients can have the opposite effect. Furthermore, all natural fragrances, especially menthol and lavender oil, can be used.Tea tree oil or undecylenamide DEA (diethanolamine) (to prevent athlete's foot) can be used as odor-inhibiting substances.

[0079] However, the caring or medicinal active ingredient can also be a greasy active ingredient such as talc.

[0080] According to a method for producing a disposable booty 10, the nonwoven material or the flat material may be provided on a roll and / or bale, wherein parts of the disposable booty 10 are cut from the flat material according to a predetermined cutting pattern, as described with reference to Fig. 8 bis 13 described above. The parts of the disposable booty 10 can be separated from the flat material by cutting or punching. After the parts of the disposable booty 10 have been separated from the flat material, the parts are connected according to predetermined connecting regions of the parts of the disposable booty 10, wherein the connecting regions are the corresponding cut edge sections described above, which run between the same points A to F of the corresponding cuts of the corresponding parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610. Thus, according to the invention, a method for producing a disposable booty 10 is provided, which has the following steps. First, a roll or bale of a flat material is provided. Thereafter, the parts selected from the parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610 of the disposable booty 10 are separated from the flat material according to a predetermined cutting pattern.Finally, the parts are connected to the parts of the disposable bootie 10 according to predetermined connection areas. Particularly preferably, the heel part 400 is connected to the sole part 100 such that it is perpendicular to the sole part 100. Thus, a connecting edge is formed between the heel part 400 and the sole part 100, which has an angle in the range between 60 degrees and 120 degrees, or in the range between 70 degrees and 110 degrees, or in the range between 80 degrees and 100 degrees, or in the range between 85 degrees and 95 degrees between the heel part 400 and the sole part 100.

[0081] With a higher proportion of plastic fibers or synthetic fibers such as polyester or polypropylene, the nonwoven material can also be welded. In the textile industry, there is also the thermal molding process. This process creates 3D objects, and the Footlet 10 can also be manufactured using this method. However, this requires certain material properties, such as a high synthetic content. If good composability of the product after use is desired, which requires a low proportion of plastic fibers, other joining methods such as sewing or gluing are preferable.

[0082] According to the invention, a disposable booty 10 is provided, which consists, for example, of a nonwoven fabric, wherein a pattern from a one-piece cut or a multi-piece cut can be used. A company logo, for example, can already be woven into the nonwoven fabric. If the nonwoven fabric is stretchable or resilient in a stretch direction, the disposable booty 10 or sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is advantageously designed such that it is stretchable in the longitudinal direction in the sole region, stretchable in a circumferential direction between the ankles of the foot in the heel region, and stretchable or resilient in a toe region perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the foot and in the circumferential direction of the instep. Thus, with a stretchable material, the disposable booty 10 can be optimally adapted to the foot.The stretch directions of the disposable footlet 10 can be changed by sewing or joining different cut pieces together; however, it is also possible to use a specially shaped one-piece cut piece in which the stretch direction rotates accordingly when the disposable footlet 10 is integrated. Furthermore, optimal adaptation of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 can be achieved by using an adhesive bandage to close the disposable footlet 10. In this case, an adhesive bandage 520 provided as a closure part, which is attached to the sole part 100, is simply wrapped around the instep of the foot, thus closing the disposable footlet 10. Furthermore, an adhesive bandage 620 can also be used to close the disposable footlet 10 at the ankle.

[0083] In the Fig. 14 bis 17B Further embodiments of a disposable booty 10 are shown, which or whose features can be combined with the embodiments described herein or their features, resulting in new embodiments.

[0084] The Fig. 14 shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state. As can be seen from the Fig. 14 As can be seen, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, comprises, in addition to the sole part 100, the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, the heel part 400, which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is worn. Furthermore, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, has a receiving part 450, which is adapted to receive an insert part 460 (see arrow in Fig. 14 ). Advantageously, the receiving part 450 is adapted, when the disposable footlet 10 is worn, to extend from the instep of the foot 1 around the heel of the foot 1 and at least partially under the ball of the foot 1. Thus, the insert part 460 can be inserted into the receiving part 450, in order to thereby enclose, in particular, a rear part of the foot 1. The receiving part 450 can be delimited, in particular on the sides of the foot 1, by a boundary 455. The boundary can in particular be a connection between the receiving part 450 and the instep part 300. For example, the receiving part 450 and the instep part 300 can be sewn or welded at the boundary 455. The boundary 455 can therefore be a seam or a welded seam.

[0085] For example, the insert part 460 may comprise or be a silicone pad, a gel pad, a cushion, a sponge, a foam cushion or a cotton pad, which is particularly adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot 1, the ankles of the foot 1 and / or the sides of the foot 1.

[0086] Furthermore, inserts 460 are also conceivable that are adapted to support the foot or ankle of the foot and thus increase the stability of the foot 1 through supporting measures. This is all the more effective the further the receiving part 450 extends upwards along the ankle of the foot 1. Furthermore, inserts 460 are conceivable that are adapted to act like a type of insole and support the foot 1 from the sole.

[0087] To minimize friction on the skin, a surface area or surface areas of the disposable footlet 10 that are adapted to contact the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is worn can comprise a friction-reducing material. In addition to the inventive mechanical and / or geometric properties of the disposable footlet, such as elasticity and tear resistance, a perceived haptic "softness" (i.e., a finish without edges that is particularly smooth, clean, etc.) is also advantageous for the wearer or the foot.

[0088] The risk of friction negatively affecting the skin (e.g., causing superficial skin abrasion or tissue deformation) is increased by sustained pressure, in addition to the influence of the material. Increased pressure always occurs in places where a small surface area bears a relatively high weight, such as the heel of the foot, particularly in patients with limited mobility. The duration of the pressure also plays a role. The disposable footlet 10 according to the invention therefore has the receiving part 450, into which, in particular, a pressure-reducing insert 460 can be inserted.

[0089] Friction between skin and disposable socks can be reduced, for example, as follows: by using a material made of preferably "manufactured man-made fibers," such as those sold under the product name Parafricta, among others. The "manufactured man-made fibers" exhibit lower friction in mechanical processes to prevent skin irritations, which in turn can lead to minor abrasions or redness, to serious consequences such as decubitus (bedsores), and thus involve considerable costs for the healthcare industry; by using an impregnated material, for example, impregnated with a formulation incorporated directly into the material; and / or by using a formulation applied to the material that creates a lubricating effect between the skin and the disposable socks 10.

[0090] To create a lubricating effect between the skin of the foot 1 and the disposable booty 10, a textile strip (not shown) containing a lotion may also be provided. The textile strip may, in particular, be adapted to at least partially cover the instep of the foot 1, the ankles of the foot 1, and / or the sides of the foot 1.

[0091] In addition to reducing skin irritation (for example, through a lubricating effect), the disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can further comprise an active ingredient applied to the disposable footlet 10 that has a friction-reducing, odor-inhibiting, antibacterial, bacteriostatic, fungistatic, antiviral, hemostatic, and / or analgesic effect. The active ingredient can also be applied to the insert 460.

[0092] In addition, moisture also has a negative effect on the skin, caused, for example, by incontinence or perspiration. Moisture increases the friction factor between a material and the skin by a factor of approximately two. Therefore, the disposable booty 10 or sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can also have moisture-absorbing properties, such as being formed from a moisture-absorbing material and / or comprising a moisture-absorbing material.

[0093] As described herein, the embodiments and their features can be combined with each other to produce new embodiments. Fig. 14 shows the embodiment according to Fig. 2A and 2B , however, the receiving part 450 can consequently be provided on any embodiment described herein. Thus, the Fig. 15 the embodiment according to figures Fig. 4A and 4bwith a receiving part 450, whereby in particular the advantages described herein are achieved.

[0094] The Fig. 16 shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state. As can be seen from the Fig. 14 As can be seen, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can have a donning aid 470 attached to the heel part 400. The donning aid 470 can be adapted to facilitate putting on and / or taking off the disposable footlet 10. For example, the donning aid 470 can facilitate putting on and / or taking off the disposable footlet 10 by allowing the disposable footlet 10 to be grasped by the donning aid in order to pull the heel part 400 over the heel or off the heel. For example, in a particularly simple and cost-effective embodiment, the donning aid can have a tab, an eyelet, or a flap protruding from the heel part 400. The exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 15 In particular, it has the ankle closure part 600. Advantageously, the receiving part 450 can extend from the heel part 400 to the ankle closure part 600 in order to accommodate a larger insert part 460. This allows a larger part of the foot 1 to be protected and / or supported.

[0095] Furthermore, the disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can have a coating, for example with silicone, on its inside, i.e. the side of the disposable footlet 10 that is in contact with the skin, in the area of ​​the heel, in particular towards the ankle, in order to prevent the disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, from slipping back over the heel after being put on. In addition, a silicone coating can also be present on the inside of the disposable footlet 10 in points or over other areas in order to prevent the disposable footlet 10 from slipping or twisting on the foot. An anti-slip coating can therefore be applied to the inside of the disposable footlet 10, such as a base material with a silicone coating, which prevents the sock or disposable footlet 10 from unintentionally twisting in on itself, for example at night.

[0096] The Fig. 17A and 17B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention. Fig. 17A and 17B The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 2A and 2B The disposable footlet 10 shown essentially in that a back closure part 800 is provided, which has an elastic material 810, 820 on the inside of the foot, wherein an adhesive element 840 can be provided at one end 830 of the back closure part 800, which allows adjustment over the instep of the foot 1 and towards the heel of the foot 1. The elastic material 810, 820 can be provided on the back closure part 800, in particular by sewing, welding, or gluing. In particular, the back closure part 800 can be closed backwards in the direction of the ankle of the foot.

[0097] The elastic material 810, 820 can be made of the same material, in particular nonwoven, as the material of the disposable booty 10, in particular of the back closure part 800, or it can be a separate nonwoven or woven material that has elastic and tensile properties. The elastic material 810, 820 can create a tensile stress that enables the disposable booty 10 to be applied and closed precisely.

[0098] The adhesive element 840 can comprise a tensile hook-and-loop fastener, an adhesive, or an adhesive material so that it can bond to the underlying material. A closure, similar to that used in diapers, would be possible, allowing repeated adjustments until the optimal fit is achieved. In particular, the adhesive element 840 can be made of the same material as the adhesive element 515, 615 and / or have the same properties as the adhesive element 515.

[0099] A disposable footmuff 10 designed in this way can be particularly advantageous for individuals who are still mobile or independent. These individuals do not require assistance when putting on or taking off their feet, but nevertheless find a hygiene product beneficial for their foot condition (infection, allergies, open wounds, athlete's foot, etc.). The disposable footmuff 10 allows for conventional socks and shoes to be pulled over it. This design can also be advantageous without a support piece.

[0100] In addition, the disposable footlet 10 according to the invention can be coated with a slip-resistant material, such as silicone, either locally or over the entire surface of the sole of the foot 1, i.e., the side facing the floor. This prevents users from slipping on smooth floors, while still allowing them to slip into shoes.

[0101] Embodiments of the disposable footlet according to the invention can have the following advantages: bacteriostatic, fungistatic, antiviral, non-toxic, highly absorbent, non-allergenic, breathable, hemostatic and / or biocompatible.

[0102] As in Fig. 18 As shown, in exemplary embodiments, at least one first nonwoven material can be embossed or mechanically pressed with at least one further nonwoven material. Furthermore, the nonwoven material layers can be bonded together using an airlaid process. Similar or different nonwoven materials can be at least partially bonded to one another. This increases not only the absorbency but also the wet strength of the composite nonwoven.

[0103] According to exemplary embodiments, a material 1000 or multi-layer material 1000 can be provided. The multi-layer material 1000 can comprise nonwoven material layers, in particular a first nonwoven material and a further nonwoven material. Furthermore, the multi-layer material 1000 can also comprise other layers in addition to the nonwoven material layers or instead of the nonwoven material layers.

[0104] The material 1000 can be a nonwoven or nonwoven material, as disclosed, for example, in DE 60 2004 002 206 T2. In particular, the nonwoven material 1000 can be a porous or absorbent nonwoven sheet made of fibers or filaments, which can be obtained by carding, spunbonding, melt spinning, air-laying, wet-laying, or a mixture thereof. Furthermore, water jet entanglement can be used as a nonwoven bonding process.

[0105] The fibers or filaments of the nonwoven material may be natural, for example wood pulp, wool, cotton, linen and the like, natural synthetic, such as regenerated cellulose, e.g. viscose, modal, cupro, lyocell, cellulose acetate and the like, or synthetic, for example polyvinyls, polyesters, polyolefins, polyamides and the like.

[0106] The nonwoven material of material 1000 can advantageously have a basis weight of 10-30 g / m 2 , more preferably 15-25 g / m 2 . Particularly preferably, a spunbonded nonwoven made of polypropylene, in particular with a basis weight of 15-25 g / m 2 , can be provided for material 1000.

[0107] In the example of Fig. 18 A first material layer 1010, a second material layer 1020, a third material layer 1030, and a fourth material layer 1040 are shown, forming the multilayer material 1000. However, the multilayer material 1000 can also have any other number of material layers, such as two, three, five, six, or more. Preferably, the first to fourth material layers 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040 are mechanically connected to one another, for example, laminated to one another.

[0108] For example, the first material layer 1010 can be a nonwoven, absorbent, soft, cushioning, warming, and / or highly elastic material layer, preferably having a low coefficient of friction. According to embodiments, the first material layer 1010 represents the inside of the disposable booty 10, i.e., the side that rests against the foot 1.

[0109] The second material layer 1020 can preferably be an elastic film material or elastic foil material. In particular, the second material layer 1020 can be a bi-stretch material that allows elasticity in two spatial directions. Furthermore, the second material layer 110 can be permeable or semi-permeable to allow moisture to pass through. However, it preferably provides a microbial barrier function.

[0110] The third material layer 1030 may be a non-woven and / or highly elastic material layer that is particularly resistant to abrasion to provide high durability.

[0111] The fourth material layer 1040 can represent a coating, particularly on the outer side of the disposable booty 10. The fourth material layer 1040 is preferably non-slip to prevent slipping when wearing the disposable booty 10. Furthermore, the fourth material layer 1040 can provide a non-permeable film as a barrier function. The fourth material layer 1040 can provide the barrier function only in certain areas. Thus, a barrier function can be provided only in those areas where it is actually needed, whereas in other areas, a higher level of moisture transport via the disposable booty can be ensured. Furthermore, the fourth material layer 1040 can have an adhesive coating, particularly in the areas where the closure mechanism is formed in the disposable booty.

[0112] Furthermore, as in the Fig. 19 and 20shown, a fifth material layer 1050 or a localized material layer 1050 on the first material layer 1010 (see Fig. 19 ) or on the fourth material layer 1040 (not shown). The localized material layer 1050 can provide a specific function for this area in localized or spatially limited areas. The localized material layer 1050 can thus form one or more functional areas. Furthermore, the other material layers of the multilayer material layer 1000, such as the first to fourth material layers 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, can be formed in the area of ​​the localized material layer 1050 in such a way as to support the function in the localized area.

[0113] For example, a first functional region 1051 can provide increased breathability in a region of the toe part 200. To this end, the localized material layer 1050 and / or the other material layers of the multi-layer material 1001 can comprise perforated material, a permeable film can be provided in the multi-layer material layer 1000 in this region, a different material can be provided for the first to fourth material layers 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040 in this region, and / or the multi-layer material layer 1000 can have an opening in this region.

[0114] A second functional region 1052 can provide increased elasticity, for example, in a region of the closure mechanism such as the instep closure part 500. This allows, for example, a closure mechanism with a high tolerance and / or a large overlap to be realized. If the functional region 1052 is formed with increased elasticity, for example, in a region of the instep, the formation of wrinkles on the instep can be prevented.

[0115] A third functional region 1053 can provide a soft tactile sensation in an upper region of the heel part 400, i.e., the region where the user grasps the disposable booty 10 for putting it on / taking it off. This can be achieved by increased elasticity due to elastic threads incorporated into or connected to the material layer 1000, which are arranged more tightly in the third functional region than in the other functional regions, for example, the seventh functional region 1057. Furthermore, a sticky coating can be provided on the inside of the disposable booty 10 in the ankle region. Furthermore, extra compression with integrated elasticity can be provided in the region of the heel part 400 to facilitate putting on / taking off the disposable booty 10. Furthermore, the material in this region can be made thicker, for example, by means of a double layer, to prevent tearing or ripping in this region.

[0116] A fourth functional region 1054 can provide an additional cushioning function. The cushioning function can be provided, for example, by the multi-layer material layer 1000. Furthermore, a foam part can be provided between two material layers, in particular between two non-woven material layers, and / or applied to the outer material layer by means of a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0117] A fifth functional area 1055, also referred to as a "landing zone," can represent or support the closure mechanism. For example, hook-and-loop fasteners or an elastic fastener can be attached (glued, sewn, or welded) to the outer material layer. Furthermore, an adhesive coating can be provided to adhere the material layers of the multilayer material layer 1000 to one another. The use of an adhesive can provide cost savings compared to the use of hook-and-loop fasteners and can thus be particularly advantageous for a disposable booty 10.

[0118] A sixth functional area 1056 can provide absorbent properties. For example, an extra sole or sole portion made of a nonwoven material or a foam material can be provided on the inside of the disposable booty 10 to absorb perspiration. Furthermore, the multi-layer material layer 1000 in this area can provide increased breathability to transport liquid, such as perspiration, from the inside of the disposable booty 10 to the outside without drying out the skin. Furthermore, the sixth functional area 1056 can provide thermal insulation.

[0119] A seventh functional area 1057 can provide anti-slip properties. For example, an adhesive coating, a silicone coating, or an extra film can be provided on the outside of the disposable booty 10. However, the seventh functional area 1057 can also comprise a roughened material or a material printed on the material layer 1000. Furthermore, a visual pattern can be provided that indicates the anti-slip properties.

[0120] The Fig. 21 illustrates the production of a material layer with elastic properties, hereinafter referred to as stretch material 2000. A stretch material 2000 and its production are described, for example, in DE 10 2007 055 524 A1 and / or DE 10 2005 011 059 B3. The stretch material 2000 comprises elasticizing means 1300 and a material or a material layer 1000. During the production of the stretch material 2000, the elasticizing means 1300 can, for example, be fixed under prestress to a chassis-forming sheath material of the material 1000 (stretch bonding).Here, the prestressed elasticizing means 1300 are connected to the sheathing material of the material 1000 at connection points 1140, so that when the elasticizing means 1300 are relaxed, the material 1000 unfolds in an accordion-like or wave-like manner along the preferred direction of extensibility, i.e., along the direction of prestress of the elasticizing means 1300. The prestress can be 1.5-6.0, in particular 2.5-5.0. The prestress can be defined as a factor of the degree of stretch compared to the unstretched / relaxed state of the elastic threads 1120.

[0121] As shown in the top two pictures of the Figur 21 As shown, the stretch material 2000 can comprise a material layer 1110 made of a material 1000, for example, a nonwoven material, in a corrugated state applied to contracted elasticizing means 1300, for example, elastic threads 1120. In this state, the material layer 1110 can have depressions and elevations. The elastic threads 1120 can be arranged parallel and connected to the depressions of the material layer 1110. In a practical implementation, the elastic threads 1120 can also be completely coated with an adhesive layer and then bonded under prestress to the material layer 1110, which is in particular a nonwoven material layer. Since the nonwoven material consists of a plurality of fibers or filaments, this also results in a point connection between the elastic threads 1120 and the material layer 1110.If tension is now applied along the elastic threads 1120, the corrugated state of the material layer 1110 can transition to a stretched state, and the material layer 1110 can stretch in the direction along the elastic threads 1120, in particular until a smooth state of the material layer 1110 is reached. A restoring force in the direction of the corrugated state can be provided by the elastic threads 1120. In this way, elasticity can be created in a material layer that has no intrinsic elasticity. The elasticizing means 1300 preferably comprise thread- or band-shaped elasticizing means, such as rubber or polyether polyurethane or polyester polyurethane threads, preferably elastic threads such as Lycra® or Spandex® threads. The elasticizing agents 1300 can preferably have a thickness of 300-1500 dtex, in particular of 500-1200 dtex, more particularly of 500-900 dtex.Thus, a unistretch material can be produced as stretch material 2000 which has elastic properties along a single predetermined stretch direction L STRETCH.

[0122] The material layer 1110 in the corrugated state can provide padding that can prevent skin damage and / or thermal insulation. Furthermore, the structure thus created can be used to cover seams and / or edges. Furthermore, friction due to micro-movements can be reduced. Furthermore, a highly elastic stretch material 2000 is thus provided that offers high extensibility with simultaneously high recovery capacity.

[0123] The two middle pictures of the Fig. 21 show a similar principle, but here, instead of the elastic threads 1120, an elastic layer 1130 is used as the elasticizing means 1300, which has an elasticity at least in the spatial direction in which the non-woven material layer 1110 is corrugated, in order to provide a stretch material 2000 with elastic properties. As in the right middle image of the Fig. 21 As shown, the connection between the nonwoven material layer 1110 and the elastic layer 1130 can be formed via the connection points 1140, produced by an ultrasonic weld or an adhesive bond. This offers the advantage of forming a tear-resistant connection.

[0124] The two lower images of the Fig. 21 show a transfer of the previously described one-dimensional principle to two spatial directions. Here, the material layer 1110 is not as in the two upper and middle images of the Fig. 21 not corrugated along one direction, but along two spatial directions. For this purpose, the elastic layer 1130 is prestressed in two directions and connected to the material 1000 via a grid of connection points 1140. According to one embodiment, an elastic film can also be applied to the material layer 1110 made of the material 1000, wherein the elastic film contracts during a post-treatment. An example of such a stretch material is the material Conforma from HB Fuller. This allows the stretch material 2000 to be produced as a bistretch material that has elastic properties in two spatial directions, i.e., a first stretch direction L STRETCH1 and a second stretch direction L STRETCH2.

[0125] In the Fig. 22A bis 27C Further embodiments of a disposable booty 10 and associated cutting patterns are shown, which or whose features can be combined with the embodiments described herein or their features, resulting in new embodiments.

[0126] The Fig. 22A und 22B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 or a sock 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 22C shows the corresponding pattern. As can be seen from the Fig. 22A und 22B As can be seen, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, comprises, in addition to the sole part 100, the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, the heel part 400, which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is put on. Furthermore, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, has an instep closure part 500, which is adapted to releasably close the disposable footlet 10 on the instep of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is put on the foot 1. According to the Fig. 22A und 22B In the embodiment of the invention shown, the instep closure part 500 has a flap part 510 which is fastened to the sole part 100 and which has an adhesive element 515 or a hook-and-loop fastener for releasably fastening the flap part 510 to the instep part 300 or to the sole part 100. The disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, further has an ankle closure part 600 which is adapted such that, when the disposable footlet 10 is worn, it releasably closes the disposable footlet 10 at the ankle of the foot 1. In the embodiment shown in the Fig. 22A und 22B In the embodiment of the invention shown, the ankle closure part 600 comprises at least one tab part 610, which is attached to the heel part 400 and has an adhesive element 615 for releasably attaching the tab part 610 to the ankle closure part 600 or to the heel part 400. This allows both a firm enclosing of the instep and an upward fastening of the disposable booty 10. Preferably, the instep closure part 500 and / or the ankle closure part 600 are elastically designed to ensure both freedom of movement and a secure hold.

[0127] According to one embodiment, at least the sole part 100, the heel part 400, and the toe part 200 can be formed as a one-piece pattern. In particular, the sole part 100, the heel part 400, the toe part 200, and furthermore the instep part 300 can be formed as a one-piece pattern. As shown in the Fig. 22C As shown, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 each have a straight cut edge section, wherein the straight cut edge section of the instep part 300 and the straight cut edge section of the heel part 400 diverge in a leg-like manner and enclose a cut edge angle α. The one-piece cutting pattern can therefore have at least one cut edge corner section with a cut edge angle α of equal to or greater than 70°, in particular equal to or greater than 75° and / or equal to or less than 90°, in particular equal to or less than 85° and / or preferably approximately equal to 80°. The cut edge angle α can be formed between two cut edges, one of which is part of the instep part 300 and the other of which is part of the heel part 400. Preferably, the cutting edge angle α is formed on the same side as the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600.However, the cut edge angle α can also be formed on the opposite side or on both sides between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400. By providing at least one cut edge corner section in a cutting pattern, from which a straight cut edge section of the instep part 300 and a straight cut edge section of the heel part 400 extend and enclose an angle of less than 90°, a disposable booty 10 is produced when the cut edge sections of the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 are joined, in which the rear heel part 400 tapers towards the Achilles tendon in the region of the Achilles tendon, i.e., does not protrude vertically upward from the sole part 100, but rather forms a pocket for the heel. Thus, slipping out of the disposable booty 10 in the region of the heel part 400 is prevented or at least made more difficult. Furthermore, the toe part 200 may have a toe receiving part 210.The toe receiving part 210 can receive the toes when worn and thus enable easy slipping into the disposable booty 10 in order to put it on.

[0128] The Fig. 23A und 23B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 23C shows the corresponding pattern. The Fig. 23A bis 23C The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 22A bis 22C shown disposable footlet 10 essentially in that the instep closure part 500 comprises a self-adhesive bandage or adhesive bandage 520 instead of a flap part 510 and instead of the ankle closure part 600. The adhesive bandage 520 is adapted to enclose the heel part 400 at least once when the disposable footlet 10 is applied to the foot 1 (see arrow in Fig. 23A ). Furthermore, the heel part 400 can be connected to the Fig. 3A and 3Bdescribed properties.

[0129] The Fig. 23C The pattern shown differs from the one in the Fig. 22C The cutting pattern shown is essentially characterized by the fact that the instep closure part 500 is longer to represent the adhesive bandage 520, and by the fact that no area corresponding to the ankle closure part 600 is provided. In particular, a cut edge corner area with the above-described cut edge angle α can also be provided between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400.

[0130] The Fig. 24A und 24B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 24C shows the corresponding pattern. The Fig. 23A bis 23C The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 22A bis 22C The disposable booty 10 shown is essentially characterized in that the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 are attached to or connected to the toe part 200. In particular, the flap part 510 can be attached to the toe part 200 and the flap part 610 can be attached to the flap part 410. After a user has stepped into the disposable booty 10, in particular with their toes in the toe part 200, the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 can be folded back from the toe part 200 and attached to the instep part 300 and / or the heel part 400. For example, the instep closure part 500 may have an adhesive element 515 or a hook and loop fastener element to attach the instep closure part 500 to the instep part 300 and / or the ankle closure part 600 may have an adhesive element 615 or a hook and loop fastener element to attach the ankle closure part 600 to the heel part 400.The ankle closure part 600 can have opposing extensions that can be wrapped around the leg of the user and can be fastened to one another by means of the adhesive element 615 or the hook and loop fastener element.

[0131] The Fig. 24C shown pattern differs from the one in the Fig. 22C The cutting pattern shown is essentially characterized in that the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 are provided on the toe part 200. In particular, the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 can be connected to the toe receiving part 210. Furthermore, the cut edge corner region with the cut edge angle α can also be provided between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400.

[0132] The Fig. 25A und 25B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 25C shows the corresponding pattern. The Fig. 25A bis 25C The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 24A bis 24C The disposable booty 10 shown is essentially distinguished by the fact that the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 are provided as separate patterns. A two-part pattern is therefore provided. The pattern for the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 additionally has a toe closure part 900 that can be pulled over the toes. Thus, after putting on the first part with the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300, and the heel part 400, the closure part with the instep closure part 500, the ankle closure part 600, and the toe closure part 900 can be pulled over the toes and fastened to the instep part 300 and / or the heel part 400. Due to the two-part design of the disposable booty 10, different materials can be used for the two different areas, thus optimizing the two parts for their respective intended uses.

[0133] The Fig. 25C The pattern shown differs from the one in the Fig. 24C shown cutting pattern essentially in that it is formed in two parts. A second cutting pattern is provided for the instep closure part 500, the ankle closure part 600 and the toe closure part 900. In particular, the toe closure part 900 can have a toe receiving part similar to the toe receiving part 210. Furthermore, the cut edge corner area with the cut edge angle α can also be provided between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400. According to embodiments, as in the Fig. 25C shown, the toe receiving part 210 may have a semicircular recess in an area corresponding to the toe part 200.

[0134] The Fig. 26A und 26B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 26C shows the corresponding pattern. The Fig. 26A bis 26C The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 25A bis 25C The disposable footlet 10 shown is essentially characterized in that the instep closure part 500 is at least partially attached from the inside. Thus, a two-part pattern is provided, which is at least partially attached to the first pattern from the inside, i.e., from the side facing the foot.

[0135] The instep closure part 500 has a back part 550 that is arranged over the instep. A front part of the back part 550 can be pushed into the toe part 200, and a rear part, facing the ankle, can be pushed into the heel part 400. To attach the rear part to the heel part 400, one, preferably two, ankle flap part(s) 552 can be provided, which can be attached to the heel part 400 from the inside. For example, the ankle flap part 552 can be adhesive or have a hook-and-loop fastener. Furthermore, the instep closure part 500 can have one, preferably two, lateral flap parts 554 in a central region, which are attached to the instep part 300 from the outside. The lateral flap part 554 can be adhesive or have a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0136] Due to the two-part design of the disposable footmuff 10, different materials can be used for the two different areas, thus optimizing the two parts for their respective purposes. Preferably, the instep closure part 500 comprises elastic material, in particular a more elastic material than the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300, and the heel part 400. This allows for a secure, well-fitting closure of the disposable footmuff 10 with sufficient clearance. Furthermore, the disposable footmuff 10 can be adapted to the foot 1 by moving the instep closure part 500 relative to the sole part 100, toe part 200, instep part 300, and heel part 400 (see arrow in the right-hand illustration of the Fig. 26A ).

[0137] The Fig. 26C shown pattern differs from the one in the Fig. 25C shown cutting pattern essentially in that the toe closure part 900 is not provided and the instep closure part 500 is provided with corresponding areas for the back part 550, the ankle flap parts 552 and the side flap parts 554. Furthermore, the cut edge corner area can also be provided with the angle α between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400. According to embodiments, as in the Fig. 26C shown, the toe receiving part 210 may have a semicircular recess in an area corresponding to the toe part 200.

[0138] The Fig. 27A und 27B show schematic perspective views of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 27C shows the corresponding pattern. The Fig. 27A bis 27C The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 22A bis 22C shown disposable footlet 10 essentially in that the instep closure part 500 comprises two instep overlap parts 560 instead of a flap part 510 and the ankle closure part 600 comprises two ankle overlap parts 660 instead of a flap part 610. The two instep overlap parts 560 are adapted to enclose the instep part 300 at least once when the disposable footlet 10 is applied to the foot 1 (see left arrow in Fig. 27A ) and placed one above the other so that the instep overlapping parts 560 at least partially overlap. The two ankle overlapping parts 660 are adapted to enclose the heel part 400 at least once when the disposable booty 10 is applied to the foot 1 (see right arrow in Fig. 27A ) and placed on top of each other so that the ankle overlapping parts 660 at least partially overlap each other. Preferably, the Fig. 27A bis 27C The multi-layer material used in the disposable booty 10 shown may comprise a diaper material. A diaper material may, for example, be a nonwoven material and / or a stretch material, which may, for example, have been produced using a stretch-bond process and thus has elastic properties. The nonwoven material may also have special absorbency properties to keep the foot dry or to release an active ingredient to the foot for a long time. Furthermore, a fold-over part 565 formed by two cut edges of the pattern may be provided in a central region of the toe part 400. The fold-over part 565 may have an adhesive element or a hook-and-loop fastener element on the side facing the instep part 300 in order to releasably close the disposable booty 10.

[0139] The Fig. 27C The pattern shown differs from the one in the Fig. 22C The pattern shown is essentially characterized by its particularly simple shape. It is mirror-symmetrical around an elongated center line (see dashed line in Fig. 27C ) of the sole part 100 and has a wing-like shape. Due to the simple shape of the pattern, the Fig. 27A bis 27C The disposable footlet 10 shown can be produced particularly easily and / or can be produced without a seam, at least in the sole area.

[0140] The Fig. 28A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 28B shows the corresponding pattern. As can be seen from the Fig. 22A und 22B As can be seen, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, comprises, in addition to the sole part 100, the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, further the heel part 400, which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot 1 in a put-on state of the disposable footlet 10. Furthermore, in the embodiment of the Fig. 28A und 28B The disposable booty 10 shown has a boundary 1210 in the sole part 100. The boundary 1210 can be a seam or a welded seam at which two cut edges of the sole part are sewn together. This makes it possible to provide a disposable booty 10 that a user can easily pull over the foot 1. The disposable booty 10 or sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can thus be produced cost-effectively and provide easy handling.

[0141] As in the Fig. 28B As shown, the sole part 100, the heel part 400, the instep part 300, and the toe part 200 can be formed as a one-piece pattern. The one-piece pattern can be connected via a region corresponding to the toe part 200 and / or have cut edges in a region corresponding to the sole part 100, which form the boundary 1210.

[0142] The Fig. 29A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 29B shows the corresponding pattern. The Fig. 29A und 29B The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 28A und 28B The disposable booty 10 shown differs essentially in that, instead of the boundary 1210, it has a first boundary 1220 and a second boundary 1230. Thus, the seams do not run centrally across the heel region of a foot accommodated in the disposable booty 10, but laterally, thereby avoiding a pressure point in the sole region in the heel area. The first boundary 1210 can attach an upper part, such as the toe-receiving part 210, to the remaining toe part 200. The second boundary 1230 can connect the heel part 400 to the instep part 300.

[0143] As in the Fig. 28B As shown, the sole portion 100, the heel portion 400, the instep portion 300, and portions of the toe portion 200 may be formed as a single-piece pattern, whereas the toe-receiving portion 210 may be a separate pattern that is later attached via the boundary 1220. The pattern may have cut edges in an area between an area corresponding to the instep portion 300 and an area corresponding to the heel portion 400, forming the boundary 1230.

[0144] The Fig. 30A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 30B shows the corresponding pattern. The Fig. 30A und 30B The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 29A und 29B The disposable footlet 10 shown is essentially distinguished by the fact that it can be manufactured from a one-piece pattern. Fig. 30B a toe receiving part 210 is connected to the rest of the toe part 200. The cut edges of the toe receiving part 210 form boundaries 1240 that can be connected to the toe part 200. Furthermore, boundaries 1250 are provided that correspond to the boundaries 1230. According to embodiments, as shown in the Fig. 30B shown, the toe receiving part 210 may have a semicircular recess in an area corresponding to the toe part 200.

[0145] The Fig. 31A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable booty 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and the Fig. 31B shows the corresponding pattern. The Fig. 31A und 31B The disposable booty 10 shown differs from the one shown in the Fig. 30A und 30B shown disposable bootie 10 essentially in that parts of the instep part 300 overlap. The overlapping parts of the instep part 300 can be formed in an area near the toe area to ensure an even more secure hold and to provide thermal insulation in the area. As in the pattern of the Fig. 31B shown, this pattern does not have the semicircular recess in an area corresponding to the toe part 200.

[0146] The Fig. 32A und 32B show a cutting pattern of a sock 10, in particular a disposable sock 10, which may comprise a stretch material 2000. The stretch material 2000 may comprise elasticizing means 1300 and at least one material layer 1000. The elasticizing means 1300 may comprise the elastic threads 1120 or an elastic layer 1130, as described above with respect to Fig. 21 The stretch material 2000 can comprise a composite structure made up of at least one material layer 1000 and elasticizing means 1300, in which the at least one material layer 1000 is connected in a corrugated, creped, or accordion-like form to the contracted elasticizing means 1300 such that the composite structure is elastically stretchable at least along one stretch direction L STRETCH. According to one exemplary embodiment, the sock 10 is produced from a one-piece or two-piece cutting pattern of a stretch material 2000 that has only a single stretch direction L STRETCH, i.e., is elastically stretchable along only one direction in the surface plane of the flat, sheet-like, or fabric-like stretch material 2000. Such a stretch material 2000 with only a single stretch direction L STRETCH has the advantage of simple, uncomplicated, and cost-effective production with a reduced number of production steps.

[0147] The Fig. 32A shows the pattern of a sock 10 made of a stretch material 2000 in a non-stretched state, which can correspond to a contracted state of the sock 10. The Fig. 32B shows the same pattern in a stretched state. The stretch between the Fig. 32A shown condition and the one in Fig. 32B The stretching capacity shown is 100%. A stretching capacity of a certain percentage corresponds to a change in length by this percentage compared to the unstretched state. A stretching capacity of 100% corresponds to a change in length by +100%. Therefore, the Fig. 32B The pattern shown has a stretch along the line indicated by the arrow L STRETCH that is twice as long as the pattern shown in the Fig. 32A contracted cutting patterns shown.

[0148] According to embodiments, the stretch material 2000 can have a maximum achievable elongation before tearing apart, i.e., an extensibility or elongation at break along the stretch direction L STRETCH from a contracted state to a stretched state of more than 50%, or more than 100%, or more than 150%, or more than 200%, or more than 250%, or more than 300%, or more than 400%, or more than 500%, or more than 600%, or more than 700%, or more than 800%, or more than 900%, and less than 1000%. Extensibility corresponds to the ability to withstand stretching without destruction such as tearing. The higher the extensibility, the more the material can be stretched in percentage terms. As with respect to Fig. 21 As described, the extensibility of a stretch material 2000 can be adjusted via the pre-tensioning degree of the elasticizing agents 1300 before joining with the material 1000.

[0149] For the use of the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10, full recovery, i.e., perfectly elastic behavior, may not be necessary. The recovery can therefore be less than 100%, with a recovery of 100% corresponding to perfectly elastic behavior. According to the invention, a recovery of 100% to 30%, or from 100% to 50%, or from 100% to 70% is preferred. A recovery of 100% means that the material fully returns to its original shape, a recovery of 0% means that the material remains in its stretched state, and a recovery of, for example, 70% means that the material only returns to its original shape from its stretched state by 70% of the stretched distance. Thus, the material does not have to fully return to its original shape after being stretched, but can remain in a stretched shape after an initial contraction.However, a full recovery capability of 100% is preferred.

[0150] The Fig. 32A und 32B The cutting pattern of the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10 shown can be formed in one piece, as shown. Alternatively, the cutting pattern can also be formed in two parts. In this case, the cutting pattern of the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10 can be axially symmetrical along an axis of symmetry AS, and in particular can consist of two mirror-symmetrical parts that are arranged along the axis of symmetry AS (dashed line in the Fig. 32A und 32B ) are separated from one another. The cutting pattern of the sock 10 can therefore have a butterfly shape, wherein in the finished state of the sock 10, the folded edge of the cutting pattern along the axis of symmetry AS corresponds to the shaft region 400b of the heel part 400 of the sock 10 and the cutting edges of the cutting pattern in the region of the heel region 400a of the heel part 400, in the region of the sole part 100 and in the region of the toe part 200 are connected or sewn to one another. According to one embodiment, the stretch direction L STRETCH of the stretch material 2000 can run perpendicular to the axis of symmetry AS of the cutting pattern of the sock 10.

[0151] The Fig. 33A shows a schematic perspective view of a sock 10 or a disposable sock 10 in a contracted state according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 33B shows a plan view of a sock 10 or a disposable sock 10 in a contracted state according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 33C shows a schematic perspective view of a sock 10 or a disposable sock 10 in a stretched state according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 32A und 32B show the corresponding pattern.

[0152] As can be seen from the Fig. 33A bis 33C As can be seen, in addition to the sole part 100, the toe part 200, and the instep part 300, the sock 10 can further comprise a heel part 400, which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot 1 when the disposable sock 10 is worn. Furthermore, the sock 10 can comprise the ankle closure part 600, which is adapted to releasably close the sock 10 at the ankle, or in the area of ​​the ankle, or in an area below the ankle, or in an instep area of ​​the foot 1 when the sock 10 is worn. The heel part 400 here comprises a heel area 400a, a shaft area 400b, and a cuff area 400c. The shaft area 400b comprises the area of ​​the sock 10 that is referred to as the sock shaft in a known sock. The waistband area 400c comprises the area of ​​the sock 10 which, in a known sock, refers to the sock waistband, also cuff or waistband, and corresponds to the area of ​​an upper finishing edge K2 of the sock 10.When the sock 10 is closed by the ankle closure part 600, the sock 10 has at least one waistband opening OB through which the leg of a wearer of the sock 10, corresponding to the foot 1, extends. Furthermore, the sock 10 has an instep opening OR in the region of the instep part 300, which can be at least partially closed by the ankle closure part 600 when the sock 10 is put on.

[0153] The Fig. 33A bis 33B show that in the Fig. 32A Patterns shown in an unfolded state in a folded and ready-to-use assembled or connected state. Fig. 33A und 33B show the sock 10 in a contracted state. The Fig. 33C shows the sock 10 in a stretched state. According to embodiments, the sock 10 in the contracted state can have a dimension a in the longitudinal direction LA of the sock 10 from the upper edge K2 in the waistband region 400c of the heel part 400 to a tip S of the toe part 200 in the contracted state of less than 40 cm, or less than 35 cm, or less than 30 cm, or less than 25 cm, or less than 20 cm, or less than 15 cm, less than 10 cm, and greater than 10 cm, or greater than 5 cm. The longitudinal direction L a of the sock 10 in the contracted state shall be defined as a direction that is perpendicular to the end edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the sock 10 or the waistband opening OB in the waistband area 400c of the sock 10 and points in a longitudinal direction of the contracted sock 10.If the finishing edge K2 of the sock 10 does not form a straight finishing edge in the contracted state of the sock 10, the longitudinal direction LA of the sock 10 should be defined parallel to the longitudinal direction of the sock shaft in the shaft region 400b. In the event that the longitudinal direction LA cannot be defined or can only be defined with difficulty using the above definitions, the dimension a should be defined as a dimension of the sock 10 along a direction along which the sock 10 has the largest dimension in the contracted state. It should be noted that the longitudinal direction LA of the sock 10 in the contracted state does not correspond to the longitudinal direction of the foot 1 or the sole part 100, as explained with reference to FIG. Fig. 13 as the longitudinal direction LS. This direction LS would be used in the Fig. 33B shown sock 10 rather parallel to a cut edge section or cut edge section K4 adjacent to the sole part 100 ( Fig. 35B ) get lost.

[0154] In the stretched, in particular put-on, state, the sock 10 can have a dimension or length from the tip S of the toe part 200 to the end edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the heel part 400 of more than 25 cm, or of more than 30 cm, or of more than 35 cm, or of more than 40 cm, or of more than 45 cm, or of more than 50 cm, and less than 60 cm. In particular, the sock 10 in a contracted state can have a dimension a along the longitudinal direction L a of the sock 10 in the contracted state of less than 40 cm, or less than 35 cm, or less than 30 cm, or less than 25 cm, or less than 20 cm, or less than 15 cm, less than 10 cm and in a put-on state can be stretched into a stretched state such that the heel part 400 is pulled over the heel of the foot 1 and fastened at the ankle by the ankle closure part 600.

[0155] Furthermore, the pattern can be Fig. 33B und 33C be provided with a seam 1350 that is elastic in the seam direction and connects at least two of the parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610 of the sock 10 to one another. In particular, the elastic seam 1350 can be formed in the sole part 100. It can therefore connect two parts of the sole part 100 to one another. Furthermore, the seam 1350 that is elastic in the seam direction can be formed in the toe part 200. It can therefore connect two parts of the toe part 200 to one another. Furthermore, the elastic seam 1350 can be formed at least partially in the heel part 400. It can therefore at least partially connect two parts of the heel part 400 to one another. The seam 1350, which is elastic in the direction of the seam, can connect two parts of the heel area 400a with each other, wherein the shaft area 400b in the case of a one-piece pattern, as in Fig. 32A und 32B shown, is formed in one piece as a folded edge.

[0156] According to a preferred embodiment, the elastic seam 1350 runs centrally along the foot 1 from the toe part 200 over the sole part 100 to the heel part 400 when the sock 10 is worn. According to exemplary embodiments, the seam 1350 can be a T-seam or a zigzag seam. A zigzag seam can be produced using a zigzag stitch with a longer stitch length than that used for a non-elastic seam. However, a non-elastic seam, for example an ultrasonic welding seam, can also be provided as the seam 1350 that is elastic in the seam direction, which connects the parts to be joined in the seam direction under pretension, so that when contracted again, it acts like a seam that is elastic in the seam direction and is elastically stretchable. The seam 1350 which is elastic in the seam direction can therefore be created by joining two parts of the sock 10 together in the stretched state.This is particularly possible if the stretch direction L STRETCH does not run perpendicularly into the seam 1350 which is elastic in the seam direction.

[0157] As in the Fig. 33B As shown, the elastic seam 1350 (in the Fig. 33B und 33C shown as a dashed line) have a U-like or V-like shape. Furthermore, in the shaft area 400b of the heel part 400, a connected or one-piece area of ​​the pattern can be connected, which is arranged along the axis of symmetry AS ( Fig. 32A und 32B ) of the pattern is folded. If the pattern of the sock 10 is formed in two parts, the seam 1350 can elastically connect the two parts of the shaft region 400b along the cut edge section K3, the two parts of the heel region 400a and the two parts of the sole part 100 along the cut edge section K4 as well as the two parts of the toe part 200 along the cut edge section K5 to one another in the seam direction (see also Fig. 35B und 35C ).

[0158] The instep opening OR adjoins the area connected by the seam 1350, which can extend from the heel part 400 to the toe part 200. The instep opening OR has the function of making it easier to put on the sock 10. In particular, the instep opening OR can be a longitudinal slit which, when the sock 10 is worn but not yet closed, extends from the finishing edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the heel part 400 in the area of ​​the ankle of the foot 1 to the toe part 200, in particular to the instep opening end E in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 of the sock 10, in particular to the end of the seam 1350 in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300. The instep opening OR can also be designed as a cutout, as an incision, as a cut in the sock 10.The instep opening OR can have a dimension or length starting from the end edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the sock 10, in particular starting from the area of ​​the ankle closure part 600, to the toe part 200, in particular to the instep opening end E in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, in particular to the end of the seam 1350 in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, of greater than 5 cm, or of greater than 10 cm, or of greater than 15 cm in a contracted sock 10. The length or dimension of the instep opening OR can also be at least 20%, or at least 30%, or at least 40%, or at least 50%, or at least 60%, or at least 70%, or at least 80%, and a maximum of 90%, or a maximum of 80% of the dimension a in the longitudinal direction L a of the sock 10 in the contracted state.The instep opening end E in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 of the sock 10 can coincide with the end of the seam 1350 if, for example, the seam 1350 runs centrally along the longitudinal direction LS of the sole part 100 in a sock 10 in the put-on state through the sock 10.

[0159] When putting on the sock 10, a toe region of the foot 1 of a patient or user can be inserted in the contracted state into the toe part 200 of the sock 10, which receives it, whereby the sole part 100, the heel part 400, and the instep part 300 of the sock 10 do not enclose or accommodate the remaining area of ​​the foot 1, apart from the toe area, due to the instep opening OR opposite the sole part 100 and the heel part 400 when the sock 10 is not closed. To put on the sock 10 completely, the user or a person putting on the sock 10, for example a caregiver, can grasp the sock 10 at the cuff area 400c of the heel part 400 and pull the sock 10 over the heel of the foot 1, preferably up to the ankle. The stretch material 2000 of the sock 10 is stretched along the elasticizing means 1300 (for simplicity of illustration, only one reference number 1300 is used in the Fig. 33A bis 33C shown). This allows the sock 10 to adapt to the user's foot 1 while providing a secure hold.

[0160] As in Fig. 33B As shown, elasticizing means 1300 in the shaft region 400b of the heel part 400 can run perpendicular to a longitudinal direction LA of the sock 10 in the contracted state. According to one exemplary embodiment, the stretch material of the sock 10 can have only one preferred direction, i.e., only one stretch direction L STRETCH, which can in particular correspond to a direction in which the elasticizing means 1300 are arranged. The user pulls the sock 10 upwards over the heel along the direction LA. Since the elasticizing means 1300 run perpendicular to the pulling direction caused when putting on the sock 10, no stretching in the pulling direction occurs in the shaft region 400b when putting on the sock 10, thus enabling comfortable putting on.

[0161] According to embodiments, the sock 10, when worn, can have an angle at the ankle closure part 600 of equal to or greater than 80°, in particular equal to or greater than 85° and / or equal to or less than 100°, in particular equal to or less than 95° and / or preferably approximately equal to 90°. This ensures force transmission perpendicular to the user's foot.

[0162] In the area of ​​the elastic seam 1350, the elasticizing means 1300 preferably extend at an oblique angle to the elastic seam 1350. If the elastic seam 1350 has a U-shaped or V-shaped form, the elasticizing means 1300 can intersect the elastic seam 1350 at an acute angle in the area of ​​the heel region 400a of the heel part 400 and / or the sole part 100. The elasticizing means 1300 can further extend from the heel part 400 and / or the sole part 100 to the instep part 300 and / or the toe part 200. The elasticizing means 1300 can again intersect the elastic seam 1350 at an acute angle in the toe part 200. This is particularly true for elasticizing means 1300 that intersect the elastic seam 1350 in the sole part 100. Furthermore, elasticizing means 1300 can intersect the instep opening OR in the region of the instep part 300 at an acute angle.This applies in particular to elasticizing means 1300 that intersect the elastic seam 1350 in the sole part 100 and / or the heel region 400a of the heel part 400. The angle between the elastic seam 1350 in the region of the sole part 100 or a cut edge section K4 of the sock 10 adjacent to the heel region 400a of the heel part 400 and the sole part 100 and the stretch direction L STRETCH can therefore deviate from an orthogonal to the seam direction of the seam 1350 in a range between 10° and 80°, or between 10° and 70°, or between 10° and 60°, or between 10° and 50°.The stretch material 2000 can therefore have a stretch direction L STRETCH, which, in the contracted state of the stretch material 2000, runs essentially parallel to a finishing edge K2 in a waistband region 400c of the heel part 400 and intersects a cut edge section K4 adjacent to the sole region 100 at an angle in the range between 10° and 80°, deviating from the normal direction of the cut edge section K4. Furthermore, the stretch direction L STRETCH can intersect a cut edge section K3 adjacent to the shaft region 400b of the heel part 400 essentially perpendicularly.

[0163] As a result, the sock 10 can adapt to the user's foot 1 not only along its longitudinal direction LS, but also in a width direction and a height direction. The stretch direction L STRETCH thus runs in the region of the sole part 100 in the region of the seam 1350 at an angle to the elastic seam 1350 and not perpendicular to it, resulting in elasticity in the seam direction of the seam 1350 due to the elasticizing means 1300 running into the seam 1350 in a V-shape. Thus, the heel region 400a of the heel part 400 and / or the sole part 100 is elastic in the longitudinal direction of the foot 1 and along the seam direction of the elastic seam 1350 in the sole part 100, whereby the sock 10 can advantageously provide a sole part 100 with a variable size for different foot sizes, which elastically adapts to the corresponding sizes.However, in the shaft region 400b of the heel region 400, the stretch direction L STRETCH can run perpendicular to the longitudinal direction LA of the sock 10 in the contracted state, so that elasticity is present along the sock waistband in the waistband region 400c of the heel region 400. Since the ankle closure part 600 has a closing direction parallel to the opening plane of the waistband opening OB, the ankle closure part 600 is prestressed in the closed state by the elastic waistband region 400b due to the elasticizing means 1300.

[0164] The Fig. 34A bis 34D show schematic perspective views of a sock 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention. Fig. 34A bis 34D The sock 10 shown essentially corresponds to the sock shown in the Fig. 33A bis 33C shown sock 10. Furthermore, the ankle closure part 600 is shown as a hatched area. Fig. 34A shows the sock 10 in a contracted state. The Fig. 34B shows the sock 10 in a stretched state with the ankle closure part 600 open. The Fig. 34C shows the sock 10 in a stretched state with the ankle closure part 600 closed, wherein the section of the instep closure part 600 opposite the instep part 300 is shown in dashed lines to illustrate how the ankle closure part 600 lies on the instep part 300 in the closed state of the sock 10.

[0165] The Fig. 34D shows the sock 10 in a stretched state with the ankle closure part 600 closed. According to embodiments, the instep opening OR can extend from the toe part 200 to the ankle closure part 600. The sock 10 thus has a sole part 100, a toe part 200 designed as a pocket, an instep part 300, and a heel part 400, wherein the instep part 300 is separated by the instep opening OR opposite the sole part 100 and running along the longitudinal direction of the foot 1, i.e. along the back of the foot 1, into a first part 300a on the left in the direction of the foot and a second part 300b on the right in the direction of the foot, wherein the instep opening OR can be at least partially closed by the ankle closure part 600. In other words, the sock 10 is a sock slit on the side of the instep part 300, i.e. on the top of the foot 1 and the front of the leg, from the waist area 400c to the toe part 200.The ankle closure part 600 then closes the instep opening OR of the sock 10. The ankle closure part 600 can extend over the entire length of the opening O, or, as described above, an additional instep closure part 500 can be used to close the instep opening OR in the region of the instep part 300.

[0166] The ankle closure part 600 can comprise the adhesive elements or adhesive means described herein. For example, the ankle closure part 600 can comprise a tensile hook-and-loop fastener, an adhesive, or an adhesive material so that it can bond to the underlying material. A closure, for example, similar to that used in diapers, would be possible, allowing repeated adjustments until the optimal fit is achieved. In particular, the ankle closure part 600 can comprise the same material as the adhesive element 515, 615 and / or have the same properties as the adhesive element 515, 615.

[0167] Alternatively or additionally, a tab (see dashed line in Fig. 35B und 35C ) may be provided in the area of ​​the instep part 300 which, when worn, adjoins the ankle of the foot 1. When worn, the tab can be placed around the ankle from one side of the instep part 300 to an opposite side of the instep part 300 in order to fix the sock 10 to the ankle.

[0168] The Fig. 35A bis 35 C show the pattern of sock 10 in a folded state. In the Fig. 35A The areas of the pattern corresponding to the sole part, the toe part, the instep part 300, the heel part 400, the ankle closure part 600 and the opening O are marked by hatching.

[0169] In the Fig. 35B Angles between the different parts corresponding cutting edges are shown. In particular, interior angles are shown here, whereas in the Fig. 22C , 23C , 24C , 25C and 26C Exterior angles are shown.

[0170] Between a cut edge section K1 of the sock 10 adjacent to the instep opening OR and a cut edge section K2 of the sock 10 adjacent to the waistband opening OB, the top-inserted finishing edge K2 of the sock 10, a cut edge corner section can be provided in the region of the ankle closure part 600, which has a first angle β 1 in a range between 80° and 130°, or between 85° and 120°, or between 85° and 110°, or between 85° and 95°. The first angle β 1 can in particular be equal to or greater than 80°, in particular equal to or greater than 85° and / or equal to or less than 100°, in particular equal to or less than 95° and / or preferably approximately equal to 90°.

[0171] A cut edge corner section can enclose a second angle β 2 between a cut edge section K2 of the sock 10 adjacent to the waistband opening OB, i.e., the end edge K2 of the sock 10, and a cut edge section K3 of the sock 10 adjacent to the shaft region 400b of the heel part 400. The second angle β 2 can be greater than or equal to 80° and / or less than or equal to 100°. A cut edge corner section can enclose a third angle β 3 between a cut edge section K3 of the sock 10 adjacent to the shaft region 400b of the heel part 400 and a cut edge section K4 of the sock 10 adjacent to the heel region 400a of the heel part 400 and the sole part 100. The third angle β3 can be greater than or equal to 100° and / or less than or equal to 140°. As described above, in the case of a one-piece pattern, the cut edge section K3 can also be formed as a folded edge K3.Between a cut edge section K4 of the sock 10 adjacent to the sole part 100 and a cut edge section K5 adjacent to the toe part 200, a cut edge corner section can enclose a fourth angle β 4 . The fourth angle β 4 can be greater than or equal to 50° and / or less than or equal to 90°. According to one embodiment, the stretch direction L STRETCH of the stretch material 2000 can run parallel to the end edge K2 and perpendicular to the cut edge section K3 or to the folded edge K3.

[0172] In the Fig. 35Cradii between the cutting edges corresponding to the various parts are shown. A radius of 0 mm means an angle between two cutting edges that is not rounded by a curvature. The curvature with which the angle is rounded is greater the larger the corresponding radius is. A radius is given in millimeters. The first angle β 1 can be rounded with a first radius R 1. The first radius R 1 can be greater than or equal to 0 mm and / or less than or equal to 100 mm. The second angle β 2 is preferably not rounded. The third angle β 2 can be rounded with a third radius R 3. The third radius R 3 can be greater than or equal to 30 mm and / or less than or equal to 100 mm. The fourth angle β 4 can be rounded with a third radius R 4. The third radius R 4 can be greater than or equal to 5 mm and / or less than or equal to 50 mm.

Claims

1. Sock (10), with - a sole part (100) which is tailored to cover the sole of a foot (1) when the sock (10) is put on; - a toe part (200) which, together with the sole part (100), is tailored to fully accommodate the toe region of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is put on; - an instep part (300) which is tailored to cover, at least partially, the arch of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is put on; - a heel part (400) which is tailored to cover the heel of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is put on; and - an ankle closure part (600) which is tailored to close the sock (10) at the ankle of the foot (1) in a releasable manner when the sock (10) is put on, wherein at least one of the parts (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610) of the sock (10) is made of a cut of a stretch material (2000), characterised in that the stretch material (2000) comprises a composite structure consisting of a material layer (1000) and elastication means (1300) in which the material layer (1000) is bonded in corrugated form with the contracted elastication means (1300) in such a way that the composite structure is stretchable at least along one stretch direction (LSTRETCH) .

2. Sock (10) according to claim 1, characterised in that the instep part (300) is separated into a left and a right part (300a, 300b) of the instep part (300) by an instep opening (OR) opposite the sole part (100) and running along the arch of the foot (1), wherein the instep opening (OR) is at least partially closable by means of the ankle closure part (600).

3. Sock (10) according to claim 2, characterised in that the instep opening (OR) extends from an instep opening end (E) in the transition region from the toe part (200) to the instep part (300) to an edging (K2) in a cuff region (400c) of the sock (10).

4. Sock (10) according to claim 3, characterised in that the instep opening (OR) is formed as a slit or a cutout.

5. Sock (10) according to one of the claims 2 to 4, characterised in that a cut edge corner section is provided in the region of the ankle closure part (600), between a cut edge section (K1) of the sock (10) adjacent to the instep opening (OR) and a cut edge section (K2) of the sock (10) adjacent to a cuff opening (OB), which has an angle (ß1) in a range between 80° and 130°.

6. Sock (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the parts (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610) of the sock (10) is made of a cut of a flat material (1000) comprising a nonwoven material.

7. Sock (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the stretch material (2000) has an elasticity of at least 50%.

8. Sock (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the stretch material (2000) has a resilience of 100% to 30%.

9. Sock (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the stretch material (2000) has a stretch direction (LSTRETCH) which, in the contracted state of the stretch material (2000), runs substantially parallel to an edging (K2) in a cuff region (400c) of the heel part (400) and intersects with a cut edge portion (K4) adjacent to the sole region (100) at an angle deviating from the normal direction of the cut edge section (K4) in the range between 10° and 80°.

10. Sock (10) according to claim 9, characterised in that the direction of stretch (LSTRETCH) intersects substantially perpendicularly with a cut edge portion (K3) adjacent to the leg region (400b) of the heel part (400).

11. Sock (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the elastication means (1300) comprise elastic threads (1120) or an elastic layer (1130).

12. Sock (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least two of the parts (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610) of the sock (10) are connected to a seam (1350) which is elastic in the seam direction.

13. Sock (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that, in a contracted state, the sock (10) has a dimension (a) along the longitudinal direction (La) of the sock (10) in the contracted state of less than 40 cm and, when put on, is stretched in such a way in the stretched state that the heel part (400) is pulled over the heel of the foot (1) and fastened to the ankle by means of the ankle closure part (600).

14. Sock (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the stretch material (2000) has only a single stretch direction (LSTRETCH) which, in the contracted state of the stretch material (2000), runs substantially parallel to an edging (K2) in a cuff region (400c) of the heel part (400).