EP0878157A1 - Anziehhilfe für Socken und ähnliche Kleidungsstücke - Google Patents

Anziehhilfe für Socken und ähnliche Kleidungsstücke Download PDF

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EP0878157A1
EP0878157A1 EP98810187A EP98810187A EP0878157A1 EP 0878157 A1 EP0878157 A1 EP 0878157A1 EP 98810187 A EP98810187 A EP 98810187A EP 98810187 A EP98810187 A EP 98810187A EP 0878157 A1 EP0878157 A1 EP 0878157A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/90—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers
    • A47G25/905—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers for stockings

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  • the present invention relates generally to devices orthopedic.
  • the present invention relates to a device for make it easier to put on socks and similar items of clothing such as socks or stockings for example.
  • Patent document US5,513,783 describes a device to facilitate threading socks with two jaws that are inserted at the end upper sock open and tongue protruding to increase the opening of this sock. This device is relatively expensive to manufacture because it has three large hinged parts mutually.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a device for facilitate the donning of socks improved compared to these devices of the art prior.
  • Figure 1 a side view of a device according to the invention with a sock slipped on and the two arms of the device separated.
  • Figure 2 a side view of the device of Figure 1 with a sock slipped on and both arms close together to maintain sock.
  • Figure 3 a front section of the lower portion of the device of figure 1.
  • Figure 4 a perspective view of a device according to a second variant of the invention.
  • sock In order to simplify the rest of the description and the claims, will then simply use the term sock to denote all shapes of socks, socks, stockings or pieces of clothing analogues.
  • the device of the invention comprises two oblong arms 1, 2 articulated like a pincer.
  • the arms can be made of metal, for example steel, aluminum, or in any other suitable and possibly anoxic metal, or in material molded or injected plastic. We will preferably take care to limit the weight of the entire device so that it can be manipulated even by severely disabled people.
  • the length of the arms 1, 2 is sufficient to extend the user's arms to the ground without bending, or while bending falling only slightly.
  • Both arms are articulated around a point pivot 3 constituted for example by an axis, a pin or a rivet, a Teflon washer (registered trademark) which can be used to limit wear of moving parts at the joint.
  • each arm 1, 2 further comprises a handle 10, 20 of preferably covered with synthetic or natural material, such as rubber or leather.
  • the handle is straight; a handful curved or a loop can however also be used.
  • the lower end of the first arm 1 is provided with a first jaw 11 constituted in this example horseshoe fixed approximately at an angle straight relative to arm 1.
  • the size of the horseshoe 11 corresponds approximately at the maximum opening that the open upper end can support 90 an ordinary size sock 9.
  • a different shape from a horseshoe can be imagined without difficulty which also allows to keep open the upper end of a sock; however, it is best to avoid fully closed shapes, such as circle or oval, to allow the passage of the ball of the foot then the heel of the foot in the opening defined by the jaw 11.
  • the jaw 11 preferably further includes a stop portion 110 (particularly visible in FIG. 3) intended to retain the end upper of the sock 9 and thus prevent the bit 11 from pass completely inside the sock.
  • the abutment portion 110 is in the example illustrated arranged over the entire periphery of the jaw 11; it would be however also possible to use a smaller stop, for example a stop consisting of one or more discontinuous elements on the periphery of the jaws 11 or by an extra thickness of any suitable shape.
  • a smaller stop for example a stop consisting of one or more discontinuous elements on the periphery of the jaws 11 or by an extra thickness of any suitable shape.
  • the lower end of the other arm 2 is provided with a second jaw 21 whose shape corresponds approximately to the first bit 11.
  • the internal dimension of the second jaw 21 corresponds substantially to the external dimension of the first jaw 11.
  • At least the internal face 211 of the second jaw 21 may optionally be covered with rubber or a other non-slip coating.
  • the external face 111 of the first jaw in this preferred variant has an annular projection 112 coming to be housed in the closed position in a corresponding groove 212 of the second jaw 21, so as to better retain the sock.
  • this arrangement could be reversed: the projection would then be provided on the face internal 211 of the second jaw 21 to come and engage in a groove provided on the external face 111 of the first jaw 11.
  • a peripheral projecting edge 113 on the outer edge of the first jaw 11 keeps the two jaws firmly assembled.
  • the edge 113 may be disposed over the entire periphery of the first jaw 11, or preferably as shown only near the two free ends of the bit.
  • the shape of the edge 113 makes it possible to close the two jaws with an audible click.
  • the two jaws 11 and 21 are preferably made of material synthetic molded or injected, and assembled on arms 1 and 2 by gluing, tightening or riveting for example.
  • Metal jaws 11 and 21 can however also be made in the context of this invention.
  • the manufacture of separate jaws of the arms has the advantage compared to a construction monobloc to limit the size of the necessary injection molds.
  • the first jaw 11 has the function of removing the opening 90 from the sock 9 while the second jaw 21 only serves to hold the sock against the first bit.
  • the second jaw 21 could therefore in a variant be made of a horseshoe with two shorter strands than those of the first jaw 11, but nevertheless able to fit around the first jaw.
  • the second arm 2 preferably comprises a foot 22 allowing the whole of the device vertically on the ground with both arms close together without it rocking.
  • the device is in contact with the ground on the foot 22 and on the first and / or second jaw 11/21. This feature allows you to store the device vertically and therefore easily accessible without having to bend down.
  • the second jaw also preferably includes a lug 23 on its lower surface, allowing you to remove your socks.
  • the user wishing to put on a sock 9 puts it on first. its open upper end 90 on the first jaw 11, preferably with the front of the sock pointing in the same direction as the side bit 11 open.
  • the sock is thus sufficiently open to allow the foot to pass thereafter.
  • the two arms 1, 2 are then close together, so that the upper end of the sock is pinched between the external face 111 of the first jaw 11 and the internal face 211 of the second jaws 21.
  • the two jaws preferably have sufficient elasticity to guarantee an effective hold of the sock.
  • the stop 110 prevents this as soon as the sock goes up along the arm 1.
  • the user can then easily pass the tip of the foot then the heel by the upper end 90 wide open of sock 9, then reassemble the sock along the calves by pulling the device up along the leg.
  • the two arms 1, 2 are then separated from so as to release the sock.
  • the second sock can then be put on in the same way.
  • Socks 9 can be removed later by inserting the lug 23 between the calf and the sock to push the latter up to the heel.
  • Figure 4 illustrates a device for putting on the socks according to a second variant of the invention, particularly suitable for manufacturing economical in very large series.
  • the jaws 11, 21 and the arms 1, 2 are each made in a single molded or injected part.
  • the use of arms also made of synthetic material makes it possible to adopt a more ergonomic and aesthetic than metal, while reducing weight of the device.
  • This variant can naturally also be provided with a lug 23 for removing socks and a throat-protector assembly 112-212 to improve the maintenance of socks.
  • the other features are identical to those of the first variant described.
  • the device of the invention can be produced in several lengths suitable for people of different sizes. Likewise, devices with different jaw openings, corresponding to different foot size ranges can be offered. It is also possible, in the part of the present invention, to provide removable sets of jaws of different sizes.

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EP98810187A 1997-04-28 1998-03-06 Anziehhilfe für Socken und ähnliche Kleidungsstücke Expired - Lifetime EP0878157B1 (de)

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CA002233260A CA2233260A1 (fr) 1997-04-28 1998-04-27 Dispositif pour faciliter l'enfilage de chaussettes et articles vestimentaires similaires
US09/067,797 US5924610A (en) 1997-04-28 1998-04-28 Device to facilitate putting on socks and similar articles of clothing

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NL1030634C2 (nl) * 2005-12-09 2007-06-12 Steven Bernardus Ant Westerbos Kous-uittrekhulp.
GB2439400A (en) * 2006-06-26 2007-12-27 Geoffery Thomas Hoskins A dressing aid
DE202008012026U1 (de) 2008-09-10 2008-11-13 Weyh, Klaus Ankleidehilfe für Fußbekleidung
US9635967B1 (en) 2015-11-03 2017-05-02 Charles Hopper Sock-donning tripod stand for use with amputee

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WO2005099529A1 (de) 2004-04-16 2005-10-27 Weihermüller & Voigtmann GmbH & Co. KG An- und ausziehhilfe für strümpfe

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DE723244C (de) * 1940-11-01 1942-07-31 Walter Giesler Handgeraet fuer Beinbeschaedigte
US2903170A (en) * 1957-11-01 1959-09-08 Albert D Ahn Invalid's tool
US3853252A (en) 1973-05-01 1974-12-10 G Scianimanico Orthopedic device
US3991920A (en) * 1975-09-29 1976-11-16 Hall Thomas D Device for applying stocking
US4072255A (en) 1977-05-11 1978-02-07 Bogorad Alissa Pam Device for applying or removing support stockings
CH602076A5 (en) * 1976-11-18 1978-07-31 Walter Gruner Shoe horn extension for handicapped person
FR2424827A1 (fr) 1978-05-02 1979-11-30 Wabco Fahrzeugbremsen Gmbh Dispositif de regulation de la vitesse d'un vehicule
DE2940038A1 (de) 1979-10-03 1981-04-09 Heinz 7260 Calw Rentschler Hilfsvorrichtung fuer behinderte zum an- und ausziehen von struempfen
FR2712162A1 (fr) 1993-11-12 1995-05-19 Darbonville Pierre Justin Augu Instrument servant à l'enfilage de chaussettes, socquettes, bas et articles d'habillement similaire.
DE4438319A1 (de) 1994-10-27 1996-05-02 Gunda Kristofsky Strumpfanziehhilfe
US5513783A (en) 1994-10-26 1996-05-07 White; Allen A. Tool for facilitating application of elastic stockings
GB2296421A (en) 1994-12-30 1996-07-03 Patrick Augustine Moore Aid device for putting on a stocking or the like

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DE723244C (de) * 1940-11-01 1942-07-31 Walter Giesler Handgeraet fuer Beinbeschaedigte
US2903170A (en) * 1957-11-01 1959-09-08 Albert D Ahn Invalid's tool
US3853252A (en) 1973-05-01 1974-12-10 G Scianimanico Orthopedic device
US3991920A (en) * 1975-09-29 1976-11-16 Hall Thomas D Device for applying stocking
CH602076A5 (en) * 1976-11-18 1978-07-31 Walter Gruner Shoe horn extension for handicapped person
US4072255A (en) 1977-05-11 1978-02-07 Bogorad Alissa Pam Device for applying or removing support stockings
FR2424827A1 (fr) 1978-05-02 1979-11-30 Wabco Fahrzeugbremsen Gmbh Dispositif de regulation de la vitesse d'un vehicule
DE2940038A1 (de) 1979-10-03 1981-04-09 Heinz 7260 Calw Rentschler Hilfsvorrichtung fuer behinderte zum an- und ausziehen von struempfen
FR2712162A1 (fr) 1993-11-12 1995-05-19 Darbonville Pierre Justin Augu Instrument servant à l'enfilage de chaussettes, socquettes, bas et articles d'habillement similaire.
US5513783A (en) 1994-10-26 1996-05-07 White; Allen A. Tool for facilitating application of elastic stockings
DE4438319A1 (de) 1994-10-27 1996-05-02 Gunda Kristofsky Strumpfanziehhilfe
GB2296421A (en) 1994-12-30 1996-07-03 Patrick Augustine Moore Aid device for putting on a stocking or the like

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
NL1030634C2 (nl) * 2005-12-09 2007-06-12 Steven Bernardus Ant Westerbos Kous-uittrekhulp.
WO2007067050A1 (en) * 2005-12-09 2007-06-14 Westerbos Steven Bernardus Ant Aid for taking off stockings
EA013766B1 (ru) * 2005-12-09 2010-06-30 Стивен Бернардус Антониус Вестербос Вспомогательное приспособление для снятия чулок
GB2439400A (en) * 2006-06-26 2007-12-27 Geoffery Thomas Hoskins A dressing aid
GB2439400B (en) * 2006-06-26 2011-02-16 Geoffery Thomas Hoskins A dressing aid
DE202008012026U1 (de) 2008-09-10 2008-11-13 Weyh, Klaus Ankleidehilfe für Fußbekleidung
US9635967B1 (en) 2015-11-03 2017-05-02 Charles Hopper Sock-donning tripod stand for use with amputee

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