Mesh for absorbing and / or releasing fluids for use in sports socks

Abstract

The present utility model relates to an innovative mesh for absorbing and / or releasing fluids for use in sports socks, in order to allow the absorption and / or release of the user's perspiration during the practice of sports such as football, comprising a structural arrangement applied to a sports sock, more specifically intended for use in the practice of sports such as football. The present application comprises a mesh fabric insert (1) having absorbent and / or releasing action, intended to be inserted into openings (2) formed in the calf region of a sports sock (3).

Description

Absorbent and / or fluid-releasing fabric for use in sports socks.

[0001] This Utility Model Patent refers to an innovative fluid absorption and / or release screen to be used in sports socks in such a way that, during sports such as football, it allows the absorption and / or release of the user's sweat, a constructive arrangement to be applied to a sports sock, more specifically aimed at being used in sports such as football.

[0002] This application is a development of another application by the same author, No. BR2020240197190, filed on 09 / 25 / 2024 and entitled "CONSTRUCTIVE ARRANGEMENT APPLIED TO SPORTS SOCKS", which can be considered the closest representative of the state of the art.

[0003] According to a report on ge.globo.com from November 21, 2022, titled "World Cup 2022: understand why players wear holey socks," the holey socks worn by some players during matches have been drawing attention at the World Cup. Wearing socks with holes or cut socks has an explanation. It's a practice used by some athletes to reduce the pressure of the elastic fabric against the calf muscles. On social media, many were surprised by the torn socks of players like Saka and Bellingham during England's 6-2 victory over Iran on Tuesday. The English number 17, for example, tore his socks in two places, in the upper and lower parts of his calf. In addition to relieving pressure in the area, this also helps with blood circulation and allows the skin to breathe. All to play as comfortably as possible. The practice is not new. Saka himself had already been tearing his socks in Arsenal games.Other players, from Gareth Bale to Neymar, have done the same.

[0004] Another report, this time posted by the portal sportinqnews.com on July 14, 2024, entitled "Hole in the sock: why "Are players wearing cut socks?" reports that England's stars, midfielder Jude Bellingham and striker Bukayo Saka, who are finalists in Euro 2024, have been playing with their socks with holes. And what is the reason for this? The intention is to seek better performance. The goal, with the holes, is to reduce the pressure that the socks and their fabrics exert on the calf muscles. Therefore, it is not a matter of aesthetics or fashion, according to the players. In the 2018 World Cup, Neymar even played with torn socks, but had to return to socks without holes after pressure from a sponsor. In addition to holes in the socks, several players also choose to cut the bottom of the sock to use non-slip socks. The idea is to achieve more stability when changing direction during a match.

[0005] Therefore, the aforementioned document BR2020240197190 was developed, which refers to a sports sock, more specifically designed for use in football, featuring holes in the back, along the entire area in contact with the calf muscle, in order to relieve tension in the muscle caused by the structure of a normal sock, thus making the athlete more comfortable for playing the sport.

[0006] In light of this, and aiming to surpass and differentiate itself from the state of the art, the present "FLUID ABSORPTION AND / OR RELEASE MESH FOR USE IN SPORTS SOCKS" was developed, which, for the sake of ease of reading, will henceforth be referred to simply as "MESH". This "MESH" is inserted as a filler into the holes in the calf area of ​​the sock to, in addition to allowing the release of pressure on the calf, blood circulation and better skin respiration, also function as an absorber and / or releaser of sweat expelled by the athlete, making the practice of the sport significantly more pleasant.

[0007] The figures, which will be detailed later, will be described below.

[0008] Figure 1 shows the present "SCREEN" applied to a sock, in whose hole a mesh applique in the shape of a soccer ball has been inserted.

[0009] Figure 2 shows a sock with a heart-shaped hole with the present "SCREEN" applied.

[0010] Figure 3 shows the application of the present "SCREEN" in four models of socks provided with holes of various shapes and quantities in the calf region.

[0011] According to the figures in question, the present “SCREEN” consists of a mesh fabric applique(1), equipped with absorbent and / or release action, to be inserted into the holes(2) produced in the calf region of a sports sock(3).

[0012] This "SCREEN" was developed to improve athletic performance, releasing fluids that enhance athletic performance by improving blood circulation, preventing cramps, allowing the skin to breathe, and relieving pressure on the calf.

[0013] This "SCREEN" can also be used in reverse, absorbing the athlete's perspiration.

[0014] It should also be noted that the present "CANDLE" encompasses all aesthetic forms, from geometric figures, drawings, screens, open spaces (perforations), visible and invisible elements, logos, and symbols in general.

[0015] In conclusion, it can be stated that the present "FLUID ABSORPTION AND / OR RELEASE SCREEN FOR USE IN SPORTS SOCKS", due to its set of technological innovations, fully meets the conditions to apply for a Utility Model Patent.

Claims

CLAIM 1. FLUID ABSORPTION AND / OR RELEASE SCREEN FOR USE IN SPORTS SOCKS characterized by being constituted of a mesh fabric applique(1), endowed with absorbent and / or release action, to be inserted into the holes(2) produced in the calf region of a sports sock(3).

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