EP1384428A1 - Vorrichtung zum Ausziehen von Strümpfen - Google Patents

Vorrichtung zum Ausziehen von Strümpfen Download PDF

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EP1384428A1
EP1384428A1 EP03077341A EP03077341A EP1384428A1 EP 1384428 A1 EP1384428 A1 EP 1384428A1 EP 03077341 A EP03077341 A EP 03077341A EP 03077341 A EP03077341 A EP 03077341A EP 1384428 A1 EP1384428 A1 EP 1384428A1
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stocking
winding element
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Gerardus Christiaan Rossenaar
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Pull Easer BV
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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
    • A47G25/908—Removal devices

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  • the present invention relates to a device for the removal of a stocking. More particularly, the invention relates to a device for the removal of a stocking, comprising a rotatable winding element that is provided with a coupling means for attachment to the stocking, as well as drive means connected with the winding element for its rotation.
  • Such a device is known from the Dutch patent NL 1014263. That device is suitable for the removal of a stocking, in particular a so-called support stocking.
  • the known device is awkward to operate seeing that the same comprises an extensive clamping mechanism to which one end of the stocking needs to be attached, and that has to be operated manually. Also, the clamp has to be secured by means of tightening screws. In practice this is an awkward operation.
  • the invention provides a device as mentioned in the preamble, and which is characterised in that the coupling means is formed by a slot provided in the winding element for receiving a portion of the stocking to be removed.
  • the stocking can be fastened to a winding element very simply so as to provide a secure attachment.
  • One portion of the stocking preferably an end, can be tucked into the slot very easily.
  • the slot with the end of the stocking tucked therein turns to be positioned under the winding, so that the end of the stocking cannot become detached.
  • This is in opposition to the prior art teaching, which was always based on a stocking having to be non-removably attached to a winding element using special attachment means.
  • the invention thus unexpectedly provides a very simple device for effectively removing a stocking.
  • the size of the slot is preferably such that the stocking can be tucked into the slot with a slight clamping action.
  • the winding element is rotatable about a longitudinal axis and the slot is provided parallel to the longitudinal axis in the winding element. To make it possible to attach the end of a stocking evenly to the winding element it is particularly useful for the length of the slot to measure substantially at least the same as half the circumference of the end of the stocking.
  • the slot extends through the entire thickness of the winding element. This allows the end of the stocking to be inserted right through the entire slot, so that it protrudes outward from the other side of the slot. This provides an excellent retaining action for the support stocking, especially in combination with the above-mentioned embodiment wherein the width of the slot is slightly less than the thickness of the support stocking when not compressed. Due to the protruding end of the support stocking returning to its original thickness, the clamping action is enhanced.
  • the winding element has a substantially circular cross section. In this way an even action of removal of the stocking is obtained.
  • the circumference of the winding element may be partly reduced, allowing the portion of the support stocking protruding from the slot to be received in the recess so that during winding, the circumference of the winding element is substantially circular.
  • An other preferred embodiment of the invention provides for the winding element to be coupled with an electric drive means. In this way the removal of the stocking does not require any manual strength, which is of particular importance to the elderly.
  • Such an embodiment is in particular also suitable for removing so-called corrective support stockings which generally fit very tightly and as a consequence are difficult to remove.
  • a further embodiment provides for the drive means to be operated by remote control.
  • the user of the device is able to assume any desired position while still being able to operate the device without any problems.
  • the device to comprise a support means for a stocking-clad limb.
  • the foot may be supported, but another option is to support the heel of the limb or the calf or possibly the thigh. It is also possible to provide a combination of such support means.
  • winding element to be interactively connected with at least one removing means attached to a stocking end that is furthest away from the foot portion.
  • removing means it is possible for such removing means to be connected on the one hand with the winding element and on the other hand with the end of a stocking to be removed.
  • the at least one removing means is connected with a portion of the winding element near the slot or with the slot itself.
  • each of these may be connected with or near to an end of the slot in the winding element, and on the other side be attached to two facing positions at the circumference of the end of the support stocking.
  • the invention provides for such a preferred embodiment wherein at least one of the removing means is connected with the slot in the winding element.
  • the removing means may then be attached to the winding element in the same manner as when the stocking is directly attached thereto.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a device according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 shows a top view of an other embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • Figure 3 shows a top view of the winding element to be used in the device according to the invention.
  • Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the device 1 for the removal of stockings.
  • the device 1 comprises a winding element 2 that is provided with a slot 3.
  • the slot 3 is suitable for receiving the end of a support stocking (not shown).
  • the winding element 2 is rotatably mounted 4, 5 in side plates 6, 7 of the device.
  • Also provided in the illustrated embodiment is a support means 8.
  • a stocking may be partly removed from a leg by pulling the stocking end that is furthest away from the foot portion downward over the leg.
  • the respective leg portion of the stocking is generally relatively easy to remove from a leg.
  • the end may then be inserted into the slot 3 of the winding element 2 of the device 1.
  • the end is preferably inserted in the slot 3 so as to be clamped. Subsequent rotation of the winding element 2 will after one revolution cause the end of the stocking that is inserted into the slot to end up under the winding. This will make it practically impossible for the end of the stocking to be extracted from the slot 3 when the rotational movement is continued.
  • the wearer of the stocking may use the support means 8 for placing the foot, for example the heel, upon.
  • the surface of the support means 8 needs to be sufficiently smooth so that when the stocking slides over it while the foot rests on the support means 8, the stocking can be removed without problems.
  • the support means 8 may be manufactured from, for example, stainless steel, special steel, plastic, or natural materials, such as wood. Optionally the surfaces of these materials may have undergone some treatment, such as varnishing or painting.
  • the winding element 2 may be rotated in various ways.
  • a manual control may be provided, wherein a rotational mechanism and a transmission enable a user to operate the winding element 2 by remote control.
  • a person other than the wearer of the support stocking it is possible for a person other than the wearer of the support stocking to rotate the winding element 2.
  • a preferred embodiment is formed by the winding element 2 being operated electrically, for example, by means of an electromotor. This makes the operation very simple and easy.
  • Figure 2 shows a top view of another embodiment of the device according to the invention.
  • the support means 8 has been slightly moved outside the surface area of the device.
  • the winding element 2 and the slot 3 provided therein, can be clearly seen.
  • the winding element 2 is at its end 9 to be connected with an electromotor (not shown). This connection may be effected in any manner used in practice and known to the person skilled in the art and is not further explained.
  • the device 1 is mounted on a mounting face by means of four fixing holes. These fixing holes 10, 10' and 11, 11' are provided at both sides of the device and insure a firm attachment to any mounting face.
  • the side plates 6, 7 are coupled to each other by means of the rear plate 8. This provides a very firm retaining action for the winding element 2.
  • Figure 3 shows only the winding element 2 according to the invention.
  • the form and size of the slot 3 are such that the end of the stocking can be inserted therein.
  • the stocking can be inserted therethrough and protrude slightly at the rear side.
  • the width of the slot is preferably such that in order to insert it therethrough, the support stocking has to be slightly compressed and when the support stocking protrudes at the rear side, will return to its original thickness. Due to clamping action, the support stocking is thus very firmly attached in the winding element 2.
  • a first end of these may, for example, be attached to the winding element 2, for example, at the positions 12, 13 as shown in figure 3.
  • this removing means may be attached to the portion of a stocking furthest away from the foot side.
  • the ends of the removing means that have to be attached to the winding element are fixed in the slot 3. This is preferably effected by clamping action. This also provides a very firm and even removal action of a stocking.

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NL1021170 2002-07-26
NL1021170A NL1021170C2 (nl) 2002-07-26 2002-07-26 Inrichting voor het afstropen van een kous.

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Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5069374A (en) * 1990-09-11 1991-12-03 Williamson Nina J Elasticized stocking removal system
US5611520A (en) * 1992-03-16 1997-03-18 Alvin C. Collins Strap collector
NL1014263C2 (nl) * 2000-02-02 2001-08-03 Gerardus Christiaan Rossenaar Inrichting voor het afstropen van kousen.
NL1015400C2 (nl) * 2000-06-08 2001-12-12 Cornelis Pieter Van Liere Inrichting voor het langs een lichaam verplaatsen van een omhulsel.

Patent Citations (4)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5069374A (en) * 1990-09-11 1991-12-03 Williamson Nina J Elasticized stocking removal system
US5611520A (en) * 1992-03-16 1997-03-18 Alvin C. Collins Strap collector
NL1014263C2 (nl) * 2000-02-02 2001-08-03 Gerardus Christiaan Rossenaar Inrichting voor het afstropen van kousen.
NL1015400C2 (nl) * 2000-06-08 2001-12-12 Cornelis Pieter Van Liere Inrichting voor het langs een lichaam verplaatsen van een omhulsel.

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