EP3426079A1

EP3426079A1 - Sock

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Publication number: EP3426079A1
Application number: EP17709658.3A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Hannes WEILAND; Heinz WEILAND; Gabriele Brandt; Elisabetta Birmelin; Sebastian CAMERER
Original assignee: Pedilay Care GmbH
Current assignee: Pedilay Care GmbH
Priority date: 2016-03-08
Filing date: 2017-03-08
Publication date: 2019-01-16
Anticipated expiration: 2037-03-08
Also published as: WO2017153483A1; US20200323276A1; IL261619B; DK3426079T3; JP2019512617A; AU2017229328A1; JP6945114B2; AU2017229328B2; EP3426079B1; CN109068763A; CA3017087A1; US11425938B2; CA3017087C; IL261619A; JP2020029642A; SG11201807742QA; US20190150522A1; CN109068763B; EP3838037A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a sock (10). The sock (10) has a sole part (100) which is suitable for covering the sole of a foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. Furthermore, a toe region (200) of the sock (10) is suitable, together with the sole part (100), for receiving the entire toe region of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. The sock (10) furthermore comprises an instep part (300) which is suitable for at least partially covering the arch of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. A heel part (400) of the sock (10) is suitable for covering the heel of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn. The sock (10) comprises an ankle closure part (600) which is suitable for closing the sock (10) in a releasable manner at the ankle of the foot (1) when the sock (10) is being worn.

Description

sock

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 in health care, in particular in Verbin - podological care, which is used in the cosmetics, personal care and hygiene, transport, hotel, social services and / or health care sectors, and a method of making the same. The invention further relates to a bandage-like bootlet or a bandage sock or a bandage shoe.

The use of reusable footlets or even socks made of cotton or plastics, when used in hospitals, nursing homes or other facilities where traditional socks or booties are intended for a variety of different individuals and foot types, presents the problem on, that ensuring the hygiene and in particular a sterility of the feet is associated with great effort. For this reason, the use of disposable footlets makes sense even from an ecological point of view. Furthermore, the use of reusable footlets includes putting on and taking off as well as returning to cleaning, which additionally increases the cost. In addition, traditional socks are only partially suitable for walking with them without additional shoes, since socks generally have low slip resistance.

Such disposable booties are known for example from DE 100 52 825 C2 or DE 299 18 743 U l. Here, a paper stocking, in particular a paper sock made of soft, durable, absorbent, elastic paper, is provided, the paper sock being a disposable / disposable part. This is made of a one-piece, flat paper blank and also during docking form-fitting on the foot zusammenfügbar. In this case, the cut edges located in the heel and toe zones are adhesively bonded to one another, can be sewed or glued together. Thus, the foot of a user is enclosed as far as possible wrinkle fitting.

From DE 10 2008 030 941 B4 a manufacturing method for a non-woven disposable footlet is known, in which a cutting pattern of a disposable footlet is predetermined and the pattern has at least two first pattern edges, two second pattern edges and two third pattern edges. The nonwoven material is provided as roll or web goods. The sheeting is printed and / or embossed. Furthermore, at least one elastic strip element is attached to the third cutting pattern edge on the nonwoven material, wherein the third cutting pattern edges define the foot opening. In addition, microspheres are introduced into the nonwoven material and then the first and second cutting pattern edges provided for this purpose are joined together. Finally, the nonwoven material is punched out of the pattern or cut out in any other suitable manner. DE 10 2004 005 556 B4 describes a textile stocking, sock, tights or bandage to be worn in close skin contact, which contains active substance layers with a gradually releasing agent depot. Here are specifiable, in skin contact areas of a textile inside and / or brought in a composite pads that are specifiable according to a specific indication or according to known acupressure points, meridians or the like, with an inorganic metal oxide powder with incorporated organic liquids and / or Oils, prepared according to a sol-gel process provided. The invention is therefore an object of the invention to provide a sock, in particular a disposable sock or a disposable footlet and a method for their or its manufacture, or which can be applied in a simple manner to the correct shape of a user's foot. This object is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are described in the subclaims.

According to the invention, therefore, a sock, in particular a disposable sock, or a disposable footlet is provided, with a sole part which is adapted to cover the sole of a foot in an applied state of the sock or the disposable footlet; a toe member adapted to completely receive the toe area of the foot in an applied condition of the sock or disposable footstall together with the sole portion; and an instep portion adapted to at least partially cover the instep of the foot in an applied condition of the sock or disposable footstall.

According to one embodiment, the toe piece may also be adapted to be in an applied condition of the sock or the disposable footlet together with the sole part to at least partially accommodate the toe area of the foot. In one embodiment, the sock or disposable footlet may further include a heel portion adapted to cover the heel of the foot in an applied condition of the sock or disposable footlet. The sock or disposable footlet may further comprise an ankle closure member adapted to releasably close this or that at the ankle or in the region of the ankle of the foot in an applied condition of the sock or disposable footlet. In order to facilitate application of the sock, in particular by a third person such as a caregiver, it is advantageous if the instep part passes through a instep opening opposite the sole part and running along the instep of the foot into a first, left and a second, right Part of the instep part is separated, wherein the instep opening is at least partially closed by the ankle closure part. Since an opening on the front side of the sock particularly facilitates application of the sock, it is expedient for the instep opening to extend from the toe part, in particular from the instep opening end in the transition region from toe part to the instep part, to an end edge in a waist region of the sock, in particular at one end Bund opening adjoining Schnittkantenab- section extends. For a simple manufacture of the sock, it is advantageous if the instep opening is formed as a slot or cutout, which may extend in an applied and unlocked state of the sock on the instep from the ankle region of the foot to the toe part. In order to ensure a simple closing of the sock by the ankle closure part, it is advantageous if a cut edge corner section in the region of the ankle closure part which forms an angle is provided between a cut edge section of the sock adjoining the instep opening and a cut edge section of the sock adjoining a waist opening in a range between 80 ° and 130 °. For a cost-effective production, in particular 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. For a correct adaptation of the sock to the foot of a user and for the provision of only one sock size in the contracted state for different foot sizes, it is expedient if at least one of the parts of the sock is made from a blank of a stretch material. It is advantageous if the stretch material has a stretch of at least 50%. It is advantageous if the stretch material has a resilience of 100% to 30%. It is advantageous if the stretch material has one, or only one, stretch direction, which in the contracted state of the stretch material runs substantially parallel to a terminal edge in a waistband region of the heel part and a cutting edge adjacent to the sole region cutting edge section at an angle in the range between 10 ° and 80 ° deviating from the normal direction of the cutting - edge section. In this case, it is advantageous if the stretch direction intersects a cutting edge section adjoining the shank region of the heel part substantially perpendicularly. For easy production of the stretch material, it is advantageous if the stretch material comprises a composite structure of a material layer and elastification means, in which the material layer is connected in a corrugated form with the contracted elastification means so that the composite structure at least along one Stretch direction is stretchable. It is expedient here if the elasticizing means comprise elastic threads or an elastic layer. In order to provide extensibility in the seam direction, it is advantageous if at least two of the parts of the sock are connected to a seam which 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 in a contracted state has a dimension along the longitudinal direction of the sock in the contracted state of less than 40 cm and in an applied state thus in a stretched state. The heel part is pulled over the heel of the foot and attached to the ankle through the ankle closure part.

According to the invention, a disposable footlet is further provided which comprises the following parts. Thus, the disposable footlet comprises a sole portion adapted to cover the sole of a foot in an applied condition of the disposable footlet. The disposable footlet further includes a toe piece adapted to fully receive the toe area of the foot in an applied condition of the disposable footstall together with the sole portion. Furthermore, the disposable footlet comprises a instep part adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot in an applied state of the disposable footlet. Preferably, a portion of a blank edge of the instep portion may extend diagonally from the toe area over the arch of the foot to an ankle area of the foot. Preferably, the disposable footlet comprises a heel portion adapted to cover the heel of the foot in an applied condition of the disposable footlet. Preferably, at least the sole portion, the heel portion and the toe portion may be formed as a one-piece pattern. For a 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 a firm form-fitting donning the disposable footstall on a foot of a user, it is particularly advantageous if the disposable footlet further comprises an instep closure part which is adapted to releasably close the disposable footlet at the instep of the foot in an applied state. According to one embodiment of the instep closure part, the instep closure part comprises a flap part, which is fastened to the sole part and has an adhesive element for the releasable attachment of the flap part to the instep part or to the sole part. According to another embodiment, the instep closure part comprises an adhesive bandage adapted to at least once enclose the sole part and the instep part in an applied state of the disposable footlet. According to a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the disposable footlet further comprises an ankle closure member adapted to releasably close it at the ankle of the foot in an applied condition of the disposable footlet. According to one embodiment, the ankle closure part comprises at least one flap part, which is fastened to the heel part and which has an adhesive element for releasably securing the flap part to the ankle closure part or to the heel part. According to another advantageous embodiment of the invention, the ankle closure part comprises at least one adhesive bandage, which is adapted to enclose the ankle of the foot at least once in an applied state of the disposable footlet. For a cost-effective and simple production of the disposable footlet, it is advantageous if at least two of the parts of the disposable footlet are connected to one another by gluing, sewing, embossing or welding. To ensure a particularly good conformal fit of the disposable footlet on a right or left foot, it is particularly useful if the sole part, the instep part and the toe part are adapted so that the disposable footlet on either a left foot or on a right Foot can be applied correctly. It is advantageous if the section of the cut edge of the instep part runs in an applied state of the disposable footlet from a toe area on a foot inside to an ankle area on a foot outside. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the sole part has a shape which encloses a vertical projection of the foot in a form-fitting manner. For a particularly cost-effective mass production of the disposable footlet, it is particularly useful if at least one of the parts of the disposable footlet is made from a blank of a flat material such as non-woven, paper or fabric. In order to achieve a form-fitting adaptation to the foot of a user also for intermediate clothing sizes, it is particularly expedient if the flat blank has a preferred direction in which the flat blank is more elastic or more resilient than in other directions along the blank plane. In this case, it is expedient if, in the sole part, the preferred direction is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the foot. Further It is advantageous if in the heel part, the preferred direction is oblique to the normal to the sole part. In addition, it is particularly advantageous if, in the toe part, the preferred direction is oblique or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the foot. For use in the care and hospital sector, it is particularly advantageous if at least a portion of the disposable footlet has a care or medical active ingredient embedded therein. According to the invention, a method for producing the disposable footlet according to the invention is further provided, which comprises the following steps. First, a roll or bale of flat material is provided. Thereafter, the parts of the disposable footlet are separated from the flat material according to a predetermined cutting pattern. Subsequently, the parts are connected according to predetermined connection areas of the parts of the disposable footlet. Parts of the disposable footlet are meant to include all features introduced as part of the specification and claims, particularly the sole, toe, instep, heel, toe, ankle and toe.

According to the invention, a disposable footlet is further provided which comprises the following parts. Thus, the disposable footlet comprises a sole portion adapted to cover the sole of a foot in an applied condition of the disposable footlet. The disposable footlet further includes a toe portion adapted to fully receive the toe area of the foot in an applied condition of the disposable footlet together with the sole portion. Furthermore, the disposable footlet comprises a instep part adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot in an applied state of the disposable footlet. Furthermore, the disposable footlet comprises a heel part adapted to cover the heel of the foot in an applied state of the disposable footlet. The heel part may have a receiving part which is adapted to receive an insert. According to one embodiment, the receiving part is adapted to run in an applied state of the disposable footlet of the instep of the foot around the heel of the foot and at least partially under the ball of the foot. Advantageously, so that the heel of the foot can be enclosed. If the insert then has a material for pressure protection, the foot, and in particular the heel, can be protected from excessive mechanical stress. For example, the insert may include or be a silicone pad, a gel pad, a pad, a sponge, a foam pad, or a pad that is particularly adapted to the back of the foot, the ankles of the foot, and / or the foot At least partially cover sides of the foot. Furthermore, inserts are conceivable adapted to are to increase the stability of the foot through supportive measures. This is the more effective the further the receiving part extends upwards along the ankle of the foot. Furthermore, inserts are conceivable which are adapted to act as a kind of insole and to 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 in an applied condition of the disposable footlet may include a friction reducing material. In addition to the mechanical and / or geometrical properties of the disposable footlet according to the invention, such as elasticity and tear resistance, a perceived haptic 'softness' (ie processing without edges, which is especially smooth, clean, etc.) is also important for the wearer or wearer. the foot advantageous. For example, the friction-reducing material may comprise a friction-reducing material or an impregnated textile or may be a coating of the surface regions. To create a lubricating effect between the skin of the foot and the disposable footlet, a textile strip may be provided which has a lotion. The textile strip may in particular be adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot, the ankles of the foot and / or the sides of the foot. In addition to reducing skin irritation (eg, by a lubricating effect), the disposable footlet may further comprise an active agent applied to the disposable footlet which is friction-reducing, odor-inhibiting, antibacterial, bacteriostatic, fungistatic, antiviral, hemostatic or analgesic. According to an advantageous embodiment, the disposable footlet on a dressing aid, which is attached to the heel part. The donning aid may be adapted to facilitate donning and / or removal of the disposable footlet. For example, the donning aid may facilitate donning and / or removing the disposable footlet by allowing the disposable footlet to grip the donning aid to pull the heel over the heel or heel. For example, the dressing aid in a particularly simple and inexpensive embodiment, a tab, an eyelet or projecting from the heel part have flaps.

Preferably, the sole portion, the heel portion, the toe portion and further the instep portion may be formed as a one-piece pattern. Preferably, the entire disposable footlet may 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 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 ° ° have. Alternatively or additionally, the one-piece pattern can be a semi-circular recess in one have the area corresponding to the toe part. Further, the multilayer material may comprise a diaper material or a stretch material. Alternatively or additionally, the multilayer material may have a localized material layer which, in a localized or spatially limited area, provides a special function for this area. Furthermore, an instep closure part can be provided, which is adapted to releasably close the disposable footlet at the instep of the foot in an applied state of the disposable footstall on the foot. The instep closure part may comprise an elastic material. Furthermore, the disposable footlet can be made seamless.

According to the invention, therefore, a disposable footlet is provided, which is adapted to a shape-appropriate recording of a foot. The disposable footlet in this case has a sole part designed as a flat blank, which according to an advantageous embodiment has the shape of a sole of the foot. Furthermore, the disposable footlet 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 footlet has a toe part connected to the sole part, which together with the sole part forms a pocket for accommodating the toes. The disposable footlet further comprises a instep part connected along a longitudinal side of the sole part to the sole part and forming, together with the sole part, a pocket for receiving the metatarsus which is open towards the opposite longitudinal side of the sole part. The disposable footlet further includes a heel portion adapted to cover the heel of the foot in an applied condition of the disposable footstall. The disposable footlet may include a heel portion having a receiving portion adapted to receive an insert , The receiving part may in particular be pocket-shaped. In this context, the receiving part can also be referred to as a bag or heel pocket. Thus, therefore, a disposable footlet is created, which has a form-fitting sole of the foot, further being formed in the heel area and in the toe area pockets which receive the front part and the rear part of the foot. According to the invention a pocket for the metatarsus is further formed, which is open to one side of the foot and is closed to the other foot side. In this case, an edge of this pocket for the midfoot runs from the opening side of the midfoot pocket from the toe area to the ankle area diagonally toward the closed side of the midfoot pocket. Thus, a simple application of the disposable footlet is achieved because the toe area can be easily inserted into the pocket of the toe part, then the foot into the through the heel part ge formed pocket can be inserted, both operations carried out by coating from one side of the foot ago. In an embodiment according to the invention, an instep closure part is further formed on the opening side of the midfoot pocket, which then makes the disposable footlet firmly attachable to the foot of the user.

The invention will be explained in more detail below, for example, with reference to the drawings. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a disposable

Footlets according to an embodiment of the invention.

2A and 2B is a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

3A and 3B is a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

4A and 4B is a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

5A and 5B is a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

6A and 6B is a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state. schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention.

a blank of a sole portion of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. a one-piece blank of a toe part and a Ristteils a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. a blank of a heel part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. a one-piece blank of the heel part and an ankle closure part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. a one-piece blank of the heel part and the ankle closure part of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention. an adhesive bandage of the instep closure part or the ankle closure part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. a flap part of an instep closure part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention. 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. 12 shows the one-piece blank of 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 footlet made from the one-piece blank according to an embodiment of the invention. 14 is a schematic perspective view of a disposable

Footlets according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state.

15 is a schematic perspective view of a disposable

Footlets according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state. 16 is a schematic perspective view of a disposable

Footlets according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state.

17A and 17B are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state.

Fig. 18 is a schematic perspective view of a multilayer

Material of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention.

19 and 20 are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention. Fig. 21 is a schematic perspective view of a multilayer

Material of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention.

22A to 22C are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

23A to 23C are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an opened state, in a closed state and the associated pattern. 24A to 24C are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

25A to 25C are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

26A to 26C are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

27A to 27C are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

28A and 28B are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state and the associated cut pattern.

29A and 29B are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state and the associated cut pattern.

30A and 30B are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state and the associated cut pattern.

31A and 31B are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state and the associated pattern. 32A and 32B are 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 in a stretched state.

33A and 33B is a schematic perspective view and a side view of a sock according to an embodiment of the invention based on the pattern of FIG. 32A in a contracted state.

FIG. 33C is a schematic perspective view of a sock according to FIG

Fig. 33A in an extended state. 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.

Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of a sock 10 or a disposable footlet 10 according to an embodiment of the invention.

The disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, has a sole portion 100, a toe portion 200 and a instep portion 300. The disposable footlet 10 is made so that it can be applied to a foot 1 in a form-fitting manner. Here, the sole member 100 is adapted to cover the sole of the foot 1 in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1. The toe portion 200 is adapted to fully receive the toe area of the foot 1 in an applied condition of the disposable footlet 10 together with the sole portion 100. The instep part 300 is adapted, in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1, to at least partially cover the back of the foot 1. The terms instep, instep and instep should be considered synonymous.

As can be seen from FIG. 1, according to one embodiment of the invention, a section of a blank edge 310 of the instep part 300 can be removed from the toe area of the foot 1 run diagonally across the back of the foot 1 to an ankle area of the foot 1. Providing such a cutting edge 310 of the instep part 300 makes it possible for the toe region of the foot 1 in the toe part 200 to be pushed into the toe part 200 from the open side of the instep part 300 when the disposable footlet 10 is attached to the foot 1 can be so that the application of the disposable footlet 10 is simplified to the foot 1.

2A and 2B show a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state. As can be seen in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, in addition to the sole part 100, the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, furthermore comprises a heel part 400 which is adapted to in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 to cover the heel of the foot 1. Further, the disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, particularly the disposable sock 10, includes an instep closure 500 adapted to, in an applied condition of the disposable footstall 10 on the foot 1, dispose the disposable footlet 10 at the back of the foot To close foot 1 releasably. According to the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the instep fastener 500 has a flap portion 510 attached to the sole portion 100 and having an adhesive member 515 for releasably securing the flap portion 510 to the instep portion 300 or sole portion 100. As shown in FIG. 2A, as described above, the portion of the blank edge 310 travels from a first longitudinal side 101 of the sole portion 100 to a second longitudinal side 102 of the sole portion 100 from the toe portion 200 of the disposable footlet 10 to the heel portion 400 of the disposable Socks 10 According to one embodiment of the invention, the sole portion 100, the instep portion 300 and the toe portion 200 are adapted so that the disposable footlet may be conformed to either a left foot or, as shown, a right foot 1.

In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 2A, the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 lies on the inner side of the foot and the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100 on the foot outside of the right foot 1. Thus, the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 runs in one applied state of the disposable footlet 10 from a toe area of the foot 1, which is received in the toe part 200, or from the toe part 200 on a foot inner side, ie the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100, to an ankle area of the foot. The section of the blank edge 310 of the instep part 300 thus runs the longitudinal sides 101, 102 of the sole part 100 alternately from the toe part 200 to the heel part 400. In the adaptation of a disposable Footwear 10 to a left foot corresponds to the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 of the foot inside of the left foot and the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 200 of the foot outside of the left foot 1. In providing a pair of disposable feet 10 adapted to a left side as well on a right foot so two disposable feet 10 are provided, which are mirror-symmetrical. As can also be seen in FIG. 2A and also later described in FIG. 8, the sole part 100 advantageously has a shape which encloses a vertical projection of the foot 1 in a form-fitting manner.

The flap part 510 of the instep closure part 500 is advantageously fastened to the sole part 100 on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100, that is to say on the inside of the foot 1. As can be seen from the comparison of FIGS. 2A and 2B, when the disposable footstall 10 is applied to the foot 1, first the foot 1 with its toe area is formed in the bag-shaped toe part 200 from the inside of the foot or from the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part Inserted 100 ago in the toe part 200. This is facilitated by the fact that the instep part 300 is open to the foot inside of the foot 1 or to the first longitudinal side of the sole part 102. Further, by the course of the portion of the blank edge 310 of the instep portion 300, the application of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 is further facilitated by the large toe in the toe area of the foot 1 being centered in the toe portion 200 from the inside of the foot or the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 can be inserted into the toe part 200 and then moved by a pivoting movement of the foot 1 in the toe part 200 to the inside of the foot or to the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 in the toe part 200. After applying the disposable footlet to the toe area of the foot 1, the heel of the foot 1 is inserted into the heel part 400. The instep closure part 500 is thus mounted on a foot inner side of the sole part 100 when it is adapted to a left / right foot, ie on the side where each of the big toe sits. In this case, the instep closure part 500 closes the opened area of the instep part 300 and faces the closed area of the instep part 300.

The heel portion 400, like the toe portion 200, forms a pocket for the corresponding toe area and the heel of the foot 1. After the sole of the foot 1 contacts the sole portion 100, the disposable footlet 10 or sock becomes 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, closed by the instep closure part 500. For this purpose, the flap part 510 is moved over the instep of the foot 1 in the direction of the foot outside of the foot 1 or in the direction of the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100, wherein it sweeps over the section of the blank edge 310 of the instep part 300. By an adhesive bond between the adhesive member 515 and the Ristteil 300 or optionally the underlying sole portion 100 of the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, closed by the instep closure part 500. The instep closure part 500 is therefore designed so that it covers the section of the blank edge 310 of the instep part 300 when the disposable footlet 10 is applied.

As can be seen from FIG. 2B, by providing the instep closure part 500 according to the invention, it is possible to apply the disposable footstall 10 to the foot 1 in a particularly suitable manner, since a stepless adaptation due to different positions of the adhesive connection between the adhesive element 515 and the instep part 300 is possible.

3A and 3B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B differs from the disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B substantially in that the instep closure member 500 includes, instead of a flap portion 510, an adhesive napkin 520 adapted to in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1, the sole portion 100 and the instep part 300 at least once to enclose. By adhesive bandage is meant a part of a functional bandage material having the property of adhering to a roughened material or to a textile material or to itself. When enclosing the midfoot region of the disposable footlet 10 in the applied state to the foot 1 so the adhesive bandage 520 adheres in an area to itself, in which the adhesive bandage 520 has the disposable footlet 10 in a metatarsal area at least once enclosed or wrapped.

An adhesive bandage is also known as reins or tape bandage. It is the adhesive bandage to a self-adhesive pressure bandage, which is applied curative and preventive to restrict the mobility of, for example, joints. A tape dressing is therefore a functional dressing. An adhesive bandage, a rein bandage or a tape bandage is therefore a support bandage to weakened or damaged structures such as muscles and ligaments to protect without having to completely immobilize them. Even with instabilities the reins can be used as a prophylaxis for the prevention of injuries. The adhesive bandage, the rein bandage or the tape bandage thus also has a certain elasticity in its longitudinal direction in order to exert a pressure on the enclosed body part. In the embodiment of the disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the adhesive bandage 520 thus contributes in a particularly advantageous manner to the fact that the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, conforms or fits the metatarsus of the foot 1 is applied. The adhesive bandage 520 may also be a kinesiotape or a non-adhesive bandage, which is secured in the midfoot area after wrapping the disposable footlet 10 by means of staples.

The adhesive bandage 520 also has the advantage that the adhesive bandage 520 also covers the sole portion 100 in an applied state of the disposable footstall 10 to the foot 1 and thus is in contact with a floor when a user walks. The self-sticking or adhesive properties of the adhesive bandage 520 in this case create a slip resistance of the disposable footlet 10 in the applied state to the foot 1 when the user walks on a floor pad. Thus, according to the embodiment of FIGS. 3A and 3B of the disposable footlet 10, the use of the adhesive bandage 520 achieves both a particularly precise application of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 and a slip resistance when walking with the disposable footlet 10 ,

4A and 4B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B differs substantially from the one-way footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B in that the disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, particularly the disposable sock 10 , further comprising an ankle closure member 600 adapted to releasably close the disposable footstall 10 at the ankle of the foot 1 in an applied condition of the disposable footstall 10. In the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the ankle closure member 600 includes at least one flap portion 610 attached to the heel portion 400 and an adhesive member 615 for releasably securing the flap portion 610 to the ankle closure portion 600 or at the heel part 400. The bottom-facing side of the sole portion 100 may be machine-coated in the manufacturing process with, for example, silicone to provide slip resistance. This produces the same effect as with the embodiment of Figs. 3A and 3B, in which a bonding pad 520 is used, which is wound around the instep area of the foot 1.

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

As is apparent from FIGS. 4A and 4B, upon application of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1, first the instep closure member 500 is closed and thereafter the ankle closure member 600 is closed at the ankle of the foot 1. By providing the ankle closure part 600 is achieved that the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, in the applied state to the foot 1 firmly seated on the foot 1, thereby releasing the disposable footlet 10 from the foot first is hampered even more than would be the case with the provision of the instep closure 500 alone. Further, the ankle closure member 600 conforms and conforms to an ankle region and a heel region of the foot 1, thereby achieving a fully compliant disposable footlet 1 over the foot 1 from the ankle region of the foot 1 to the toe region of the foot 1. Due to the close concern of the disposable footlet 10 on the foot 1 on the one hand ensures that the foot 1 is isolated by the disposable footlet 10. On the other hand, can be achieved by the close concern of the disposable footlet 10 on the foot 1, that in the disposable footlet 10 recorded nourishing or medicinal agents can penetrate into the foot 1, since the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the Disposable sock 10, in a large area with the foot 1 is in direct contact. 5A and 5B show a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The one-way footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B essentially differs from the embodiment shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B in that the ankle-closure member 600 includes at least one adhesive bandage 620 adapted to fit in an existing one Condition of the disposable footlet 10 to enclose the ankle of the foot 1 at least once. By providing at least one adhesive bandage 620 of the ankle closure member 600, as shown in FIG. 5B, the ankle region of the foot 1 may be penetrated by the adhesive bandage 620 from either one side or two Wrapped on sides, whereby a close concern of the ankle closure member 600 by means of two adhesive bandages 620 or by means of a bonding pad 620 is achieved. 6A and 6B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 6A and 6B differs from the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 3A and 3B substantially in that an ankle closure member 600 is provided as in the disposable footstall 10 in Fig. 4A and Figure 4B has been shown and described. By the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, on the one hand, a close fit of the disposable footlet 10 at the metatarsus of the foot 1 with simultaneous slip resistance can be achieved, on the other hand a rapid closing of the disposable footlet 10 at the ankle area of the foot 1 is achieved by the flap portion 610 connected to the adhesive member 615.

FIGS. 7A and 7B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention. The disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 7A and 7B differs from the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 5A and 5B substantially in that an ankle closure member 600 is provided which has a napkin 620a that is looped alternately both the ankle of a foot 1 and the instep of a foot 1 closes the disposable footlet 10 both in the instep area and in the ankle area. The napkin 620a may be formed as an adhesive napkin as described above. However, the bandage 620a may also be an elastic bandage or non-adhesive bandage. In this case, the napkin 620a can be fixed by staples or adhesive. In the case of using an adhesive bandage as bandage 620a also has the advantageous effect that an increased slip resistance when walking is present.

In the following, blanks of a cut pattern of a disposable footlet 10 according to the invention will now be described. 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 footlet 10 is made from a blank of a flat material. The flat material may be nonwoven, paper, a pulp fiber fleece or a fabric. A nonwoven material is an assembly of limited length fibers, filaments or cut yarns of any type and origin that have been somehow joined together to form a nonwoven (a fibrous layer, a batt) and bonded together in some manner. By contrast, a textile is understood to mean a fabric made by interlacing or entangling yarn, such as weaving, knitting, knitting, lace making, braiding and the production of tufted products. Non-woven materials also include films and papers. Paper is a flat material consisting essentially of fibers of plant origin, which is formed by dewatering a pulp suspension on a sieve. This results in a fiber felt, which is then compressed and dried (DIN 6730).

However, there are also mixed materials consisting of paper and non-woven, which can be used for the disposable footlet 10.

Such a mixed material is for example a creped pulp fiber fleece. This is a soft and absorbent paper fleece. Pulp serves as a high quality raw material in the paper industry. Bleached pulps can meet very high chemical purity requirements, making them suitable for the manufacture of personal care products. Pulp fiber fleece is finely creped, for a short time wet-strength and very absorbent. It can be processed in one or more layers. The fleece can be cut, punched and embossed. Embossing creates a larger surface area, which allows the paper to absorb more moisture. Various superimposed pulp fiber webs, in processing into tissue papers, additionally increase the absorbency and the breaking strength. Hygiene products can be provided with a balm order. Pulp fiber webs are used to produce high-quality hygiene products such as toilet paper, diapers, sanitary napkins etc. as well as medical wound dressings.

As a nonwoven material, a nonwoven material of synthetic and / or natural fibers can be provided. Synthetic nonwoven materials or blends of natural and synthetic nonwoven materials have increased elasticity. For environmental reasons, the nonwoven material may include almost exclusively natural fibers to be biodegradable. For example, modal fibers or viscose fibers can be used as the fibers. Furthermore, natural fibers have better absorbency over synthetic fibers. Nonwovens are for the most part flexible textile fabrics, ie they are easily flexible, their main structural elements are textile fibers and they have a comparatively small thickness compared to their length and width. Likewise, nonwovens exist which, because of the fibers used, such as non-spinnable short fibers or the solidification processes, are more similar to papers, films or fiber-reinforced plastics than textiles.

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

In addition, 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 interconnected by means of an airlaid method. Similar or different types of nonwoven materials can be adhered at least partially to one another. This increases not only the absorbency but also the wet strength of the composite fleece. According to the invention, the nonwoven material may be provided on a roll and / or bale such that at least two cutting patterns can be processed in parallel with corresponding blanks. For example, the nonwoven material may be provided on a roll, bale or the like having a width of about 240 cm. By parallel processing of several patterns at the same time, the number of disposable pads 10 produced increases significantly without an increase in cost.

Furthermore, it is conceivable that 10 paper is used as a flat material for cutting one of the parts of the disposable footlet. For this paper is particularly suitable, which has a certain elasticity or resilience, and which also soft and gentle against the skin of the foot. Thus, for example, a cellulose wadding which is used, for example, in tissue papers such as absorbent kitchen rolls or toilet paper is preferred as the paper material. The blanks described below from a flat material of the parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600 and 610 of the disposable footlet 10 may be provided with an identification element for aesthetic or similar reasons according to another embodiment of the present invention be. Advantageously, one or more identification elements, such as logos or Logos, imprinted and / or imprinted. In particular, this step may be performed after the provisioning step, where multiple patterns may be processed simultaneously. 8 shows a blank of the sole part 100 from a cutting pattern of a disposable footlet 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. As can be seen in FIG. 8, the sole part 100 has a shape that encloses a vertical projection 1a of the foot 1 (as shown in FIGS. 1 to 7) in a manner that conforms to the shape. In the embodiment of the sole part 100 shown in FIG. 8, the blank of the sole part 100 is adapted to a left foot. However, the sole portion 100 may also be provided for manufacturing reasons and cost reasons for both a left foot and a right foot and be designed identically for both feet accordingly. The sole member 100 has, as already described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B, a first longitudinal side 101, which corresponds to a right or left foot of the inside of the foot when the disposable footlet 10 is adapted. Further, the sole member 100 has a second longitudinal side 102 which corresponds to the foot outside in the adaptation of the disposable footlet 10 on a right / left foot. The sole part 100 has four sections of the blank edge 110 of the sole part 100. Thus, from a toe area or front area of the sole part 100 on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100, a first cut edge portion 112 extends to a central area of the sole part 100 on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100. As can be seen in FIG Thus, the first blank edge section 1 12 extends from the point A to B along the blank edge 110 of the sole part 100. From the point B on the blank edge 110 of the sole part 100 in the central region on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 extends second blank edge portion 1 14 to a point C on the blank edge 1 10 on the first longitudinal side 101 in the heel region of the sole part 100. A third blank edge portion 16 extends from the point C to the point D, which on the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100 in the heel area. A fourth blank edge portion 1 18 extends from the point D on the blank edge 1 10 again to the point A on the blank edge 1 10 in a front region o- the toe region of the sole member 100 on the first longitudinal side 101st

In Fig. 9, a one-piece common blank of the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 is shown. The blank with the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 has the already described section of the blank edge 310, which in the applied state of the disposable footlet 10 on the foot 1 diagonally across the instep of the foot 1 runs. This section is in FIG. 9 the first blank edge section 312 which extends from a point A on the blank edge 310 to a point E. At the point E, the first cut edge section 312 is adjoined by a second cut edge section 314 which extends to a point D on the blank edge 310. From a point B to the point A, the third cut edge portion 316 of the one-piece blank of the toe piece 200 and the instep piece 300 extends. In Figs. 10A-10C, various embodiments of blanks for the heel piece 400, the heel piece 400 in combination with the ankle fastener piece are shown 600 comprising the flap portion 610, as well as for the heel portion 400 with the ankle closure portion 600 comprising an adhesive napkin 620. As shown in FIG. 10A, a blank for the heel portion 400 includes a blank edge 410, wherein a first blank edge portion 412 extends from point C to point D, a second blank edge portion 414 extends from point D to point E, and a third Blank edge portion 416 from the point E to the point C extends. Optionally, the third blank edge portion 416 may be divided into two sections 416a and 416b, with the section 416a extending from the point E to a point F, and the second section 416b extending from the point F to the point C on the blank edge 410 of FIG Heel 400 runs. As shown in FIG. 10B, the ankle closure member 600 integrally joins the heel member 400 with the flap member 610 and the adhesive member 615. As shown in FIG. 10A, the area of the blank for the heel piece 400 and the ankle fastening piece 600 has points C, D, E, and F at the blank edge 410, and the first cut edge portion 412 of the heel piece 400 is similar to that shown in FIG 10A, the second blank edge portion 414 is also provided as in the heel portion 400 of FIG. 10A, but the third blank edge portion 416a forms a boundary between the integral heel portion 400 and the ankle closure portion 600. Here, the second blank edge portion 416b is provided in a similar manner to the heel piece 400 in FIG. 10A.

In Fig. 1 OC, 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 may be provided with a central portion 601 of the ankle closure member 600 via a blank edge portion 630a of the blank edge 630 between the points G and H of the central part 601 of the ankle fastening part 600 may be connected to the adhesive bandage 620. Referring to Figure 1A, an adhesive napkin 520 for use with an instep closure 500 is shown. The adhesive napkin 520 has a blank edge portion 522 at one end of the adhesive napkin 520 extending from the point A to the point B.

In Fig. I I B, a blank of an instep closure member 500 with the flap portion 510 and the adhesive member 515 is shown. The instep closure member 500 has a blank edge 530 with a first blank edge portion 532 extending from a point A to a point E, a second blank edge portion 534 extending from a point E to a point F, and a third blank edge portion 536 from point F back to the point Point A runs.

As can be seen from the synopsis of FIGS. 8 to 11B and the exemplary embodiments of the disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 1 to 7B, by assembling the different blanks from FIGS. 8 to 11B, the corresponding disposable footlets 10 can be obtained be manufactured according to FIGS. 1 to 7B. Thus, the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figure 1 can be made by joining the blanks shown in Figures 8-10A. Here, however, it is also conceivable that the blank shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. 10A is formed as a one-piece blank, wherein the third blank edge portion 416 of the heel part 400 may extend without a vertex F of the point E to the point C to a shallow transition of the heel part 400 into the point C in the sole part 100. 1, the one-piece blank for the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 shown in FIG. 9 is produced from the point D (both the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 and the cut edge 1 10 of the sole part 100). beginning along the third blank edge portion 316 of the instep part 300 and along the fourth blank edge portion 1 18 of the blank edge 110 of the sole part 100 connected to each other. In this case, the heel part 200 is brought by dart into a shape suitable for the toe area. The first blank edge section 312 of the blank edge 310 of the instep part 300 runs diagonally across the foot 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, ie to the heel part 400 on the second long side 102 of the sole part 100. For a connection between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400, the second cutting edge can also be used. tenabschnitt 314 of the instep part 300 with the second blank edge portion 414 of the heel part 400 are interconnected.

A connection of the corresponding blank edge portions can be made by gluing, sewing, embossing or welding such as ultrasonic welding or laser welding or a combination of these methods. Thus, therefore, advantageously at least two of the parts of the disposable footlet 10 are bonded together by gluing, sewing embossing or welding. When joining the blank edge portions of the different parts, welding and / or gluing and / or embossing is preferably used when using a nonwoven material. The choice of the method may vary depending on the nonwoven material used. In addition to sewing, welding is preferred for synthetic nonwoven materials, while bonding and / or embossing is preferred in natural nonwoven materials. In particular, the adhesive can be applied selectively and connected with a certain overlap with the mutual blank edge portion. This overlap is also necessary in a stamping process.

In the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 2A and 2B, the sole portion 100 of Fig. 8, the instep portion 300 and the toe portion 200 of Fig. 9, the blank of the heel portion 400 of Fig. 10A, and the blank of the instep fastener portion 500 become Fig. I IB used for the pattern of the disposable footlet 10. In this case, a connection of the corresponding blank edge sections takes place, which run in each case between points on the respective blank edges with the same reference numerals, ie between the points A, B, C, D, E and F.

For the production of the disposable footlet 10 according to FIGS. 3A and 3B, according to an embodiment of the invention, the blank of the sole part 100 of FIG. 8, the one-piece blank of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 of FIG. 9, the blank of the heel part 400 of FIG. 10A as well as the blank of the adhesive bandage 520 from FIG. 1A are used, wherein in turn corresponding blank edge portions, which extend between common points A, B, C, D, E, F, are interconnected. The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B may be formed from the blank of the sole portion 100 of FIG. 8, the one-piece blank of the instep portion 300 and the toe portion 200 of FIG. 9, the one-piece blank of the heel portion 400 and the one-piece blank according to one embodiment Ankle closure part 600 of FIG. 10B and the blank of the instep closure part 500 of FIG again corresponding blank edge portions which extend between the points A, B, C, D, E and F, respectively connected to each other.

The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B may, according to an embodiment of the invention, be formed from the blank of the sole portion 100 of FIG. 8, the one-piece blank of the instep portion 300 and toe portion 200 of FIG. 9, and the one-piece blank The heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 of FIG. 1C and the blank of the instep closure part 500 of FIG. 1B are made, again with respective cut edge portions extending between points A, B, C, D, E and F, respectively be connected to each other.

The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B may be formed from the blank of the sole portion 100 of FIG. 8, the one-piece blank of the instep portion 300, and the toe portion 200 of FIG. 9, the one-piece blank of the heel portion 400, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention and the ankle closure member 600 of FIG. 10B and the blank of the adhesive napkin 520 of FIG. 1A, with corresponding blank edge portions extending between points A, B, C, D, E, and F, respectively joined together.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, as shown in FIG. 12, the sole portion 100, the heel portion 400, the instep portion 300 and the toe portion 200 may also be formed as a one-piece pattern. The one-piece blank 700 shown in FIG. 12 of the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 has a blank edge 710. The leading edge 710 has a first blank edge portion 712 that extends from a point B to a point A 'on the blank edge 710. The first cut edge portion 712 forms the above-described portion of a cut edge 310 of the instep part 300, which in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 runs diagonally across the back of the foot to an ankle area of the foot from a toe area. The blank 700 further includes 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 a region of the sole part 100 which corresponds approximately to the point C of FIG. 8 of the blank of the sole part 100. From the point I to the point A, a third blank edge portion 716 extends. From the point A to the point B, a fourth blank edge portion 718 extends. In manufacturing the disposable footlet 10 from a blank 700 shown in Fig. 12, the two dots become A and A 'are interrelated The second and third blank edge portions 714 and 716 are connected to each other from the point I to the point A, A '. Here, the connecting line between the points B and I form a fold line.

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 exemplary embodiment of the invention. As can be seen in FIG. 13, the flat blank 700 may have a preferred direction L _strch in which the flat section 700 is more extensible or more resilient than in other directions along the plane of the blank 700 or along the blank plane. The blank plane is to be understood as meaning a plane which corresponds parallel to the surface of the flat material before joining the corresponding blank edge sections. The blank plane is thus a plane which lies parallel to the page plane of a corresponding pattern. Here, the flat blank 700 preferably has only one preferred direction, the blank of the flat material such as a flat nonwoven material is thus formed of a so-called Unistretchmaterial. However, it is also possible to use a flat blank with two preferred directions, for which purpose a so-called Bistretchmaterial is used. For a stretch material, perlon or nylon fibers may be processed in the nonwoven material to produce stretchability or stretch capability along a preferred direction in the nonwoven material. Further, elastomers can be incorporated in the nonwoven material, such as spandex or spandex, to give the flat material some elasticity.

For fleece, paper or fabric, in addition to the extensibility, the resilience of the material is important. The default describes how far a material returns to its original shape following an expansion. The term "extensibility" is here to the English term "stretch" correspond, while the term "resilience" to the English term "Extensibility" correspond. Here, a material is interesting, if it is stretchable as well as partially recoverable. For the use of a disposable product, a full resilience, so a perfect elastic behavior is not necessary. The material therefore no longer has to fully recover to its original shape after stretching, but may remain in an expanded form after initial contracting. Thus, the resilience can be less than 100%, with a resilience of 100% corresponding to a perfectly elastic behavior. According to the invention, a resilience is preferred. from 100% to 30%, or from 100% to 50%, or from 100% to 70%. Extensibility is the ability to withstand stretching without destruction, such as tearing. The higher the ductility, the more the material can be stretched in percentage. A well-known manufacturer of stretchable or restorable nonwoven materials is, for example, Micrex.

When using a flat material having only a preferred direction Lstretch, it is advantageous if in the sole part 100, the preferred direction Lgtretch is parallel to the longitudinal direction L _{s of} the foot 1. Thus, a sole piece 100, which was created for a clothing size, can be adapted in the longitudinal direction L _{s to} a slightly longer foot length of a foot 1, so as to bridge between different clothing sizes. Furthermore, it is advantageous if in the heel part 400, the preferred direction L _stre tch obliquely to the normal to the sole member 100. A normal to the sole part 100 should be understood to mean a normal to the plane of the sole part 100. That is, when the sole part 100 or the blank of the sole part 100 is in a horizontal plane, the normal on the sole part 100 coincides with a vertical direction. In the _exemplary embodiments of the heel part 400 shown in _FIGS . 10A to _10C , the preferred direction L _stre tch can be provided such that, in the case of a finished disposable footlet 10, ie after joining the corresponding cut _{edge sections,} the preferred direction L is _stre tch parallel to the sole plane and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L _{s of} the foot 1 is located.

Furthermore, according to an advantageous embodiment of the invention in the toe part 200, the preferred direction L _stre tch obliquely or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction L _{s of} the foot 1 be. In this case, the blank, as shown for example in FIG. 9, of the toe part 200 relative to the preferred direction Lstretch of the flat material, which is for example made of non-woven, can be arranged to form a preferred direction after the corresponding blank edge sections have been joined to the sole part 100 which is oblique or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction L _{s of} the foot 1.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, a corresponding change in the preferred direction L _stre tch within the disposable footlet 10 after connecting the corresponding blank edge portions already by a one-piece blank 700, the sole member 100, the toe portion 200, the instep portion 300 and the heel portion 400 includes achieved. As shown in FIG. 13, the one-piece blank 700 is provided to provide a flat blank of the material according to the blank shown in FIG 700 is separated or punched out of this material. Thus, the preferred direction L _s t _r etch is parallel to each other in all parts 100, 200, 300 and 400 when the blank 700 lies flat on a horizontal plane. By connecting the second cut _{edge portion} 714 and the third cut _{edge portion} 716 from the point I to the point A, A ', the preferential direction L _stre tch is gradually rotated in space as indicated by the different longitudinal directions L' _s in the heel part 400 and L _"s illustrate in the toe section 200. Thus, the Vorzugsrich- extends in the heel part 400 tung L _s t _r etch in a finished disposable footlet 10 diagonally in a plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L _'s of the foot 1 is therefore. 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 footlet 10, furthermore, the preferred direction L _strech in the toe part 200 is 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 is perpendicular to z ur longitudinal direction L _{s of} the sole member 100 possible. 13 can thus be achieved that the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, in the sole region in the longitudinal direction is stretchable or resilient, in the heel region in the horizontal direction stretchable or is resilient and in the toe area also horizontal and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the sole member 100 stretchable or resilient. According to a further embodiment of the invention, at least a part 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600 and 610 of the disposable footlet 10 or footlet has a care or medical active substance embedded therein. This active ingredient may include, for example, microspheres. The microspheres can be incorporated in the nonwoven material. Specifically, resin beads and / or gelatin beads can be used as the microspheres. Microencapsulation allows solids and liquids to be surrounded by a shell. These microspheres can have a diameter of up to 800 μνΆ. Suitable capsule walls can be natural and synthetic polymers. Resin balls are preferred because of their mechanical stability, higher temperature resistance, harder wall, and their ease of attachment to the web. Gelatine balls are particularly suitable due to low dermatological risks, a low required production temperature and only a small necessary use of binders for their fixation. For a continuous ierliche delivery of the stored substances over a longer period different microspheres can be used.

The microspheres may contain ingredients and / or fragrance substances as ingredients. In this case, microspheres can each be filled with different ingredients. Likewise, a microsphere may include 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, Polyaminipropyl Biguanide, isopropyl alcohol or clotrimazole can be used. Oak bark, sage, chlorophyll (didecyldimonium chloride), tannic acid or hamamelis virginiana can be used to inhibit moisture while urea or lipid containing ingredients can do the opposite. In addition, all natural fragrances, in particular menthol and lavender oil can be used. As odor-inhibiting substances, tea tree oil or undecylenamide DEA (diethanolamine) (for the prevention of athlete's foot) can be used.

However, the nourishing or medicinal agent may also be a fatty agent such as talc.

According to a method of making a disposable footlet 10, the nonwoven material or flat material may be provided on a roll and / or bale with portions of the disposable footpad 10 made of the flat material according to a predetermined cutting pattern as described with reference to FIGS Figs. 8 to 13 has been described, can be separated. The separation of the parts of the disposable footlet 10 from the flat material can be done by cutting or punching. After separating the parts of the disposable feet from the flat material, the parts are connected according to predetermined connecting portions of the parts of the disposable footlet 10, the connecting portions being the respective cut edge portions described above which are between like points A to F of the corresponding blanks of the corresponding ones Parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610 run. Thus, according to the invention, a method is provided for producing a disposable footlet 10, which has the following steps. First, a roll or bale of flat material is provided. Thereafter, the parts selected from the parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610 of the disposable footlet 10 are separated from the flat material according to a designated cutting pattern. Finally, the parts are correspondingly predetermined connecting portions with the parts of the Disposable footlets 10 connected. In this case, the heel part 400 is particularly preferably connected to the sole part 100 in such a way that it is perpendicular to the sole part 100. Between the heel part 400 and the sole part 100, therefore, a connecting edge is formed which has an angle in the range between 60 degrees and 120 degrees, or in the range between 70 degrees and 1 10 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.

With a higher proportion of synthetic fibers or synthetic fibers such as polyester or polypropolene, it is also possible to weld the nonwoven material. But there is also the thermal molding process in the textile industry. This method creates 3D objects and you can also produce the bootlet 10 with this method. However, this requires certain material properties such as a high proportion of synthetics. In the event that a good composability of the product after use is desired, which requires a small proportion of plastic fibers, it is therefore preferable to use other joining methods such as sewing or gluing.

According to the invention, therefore, a disposable footlet 10 is provided which consists for example of a nonwoven fabric, wherein a pattern of a one-piece blank or a multi-part blank can be used. For example, a company logo can already be woven into the nonwoven fabric. With a stretchability or resilience of the nonwoven fabric in a stretch direction, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is advantageously designed such that it is stretchable in the sole region in the longitudinal direction, in the heel region in a circumferential direction between the socks Ankle of the foot is stretchable, and in a toe area perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the foot and in the circumferential direction of the foot spine stretchable or resilient. Thus, with a stretchable material, an optimal adaptation of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot can be made. The change in the stretch directions in the disposable footlet 10 may be accomplished by stitching or joining various blanks, however, it is also possible to use a specially shaped one-piece blank in which the stretch direction rotates upon incorporation of the disposable footlet 10. Furthermore, an optimal adaptation of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 can be achieved by the use of an adhesive bandage for closing the disposable footlet 10. In this case, an adhesive bandage 520, which is provided as a closure part and which is fastened to the sole part 100, is simply wound around the dorsum of the foot and then thus closes the disposable footlet 10. Further, a sanitary napkin 620 may also be used to close the disposable footlet 10 at the ankle.

In FIGS. 14 to 17B, further exemplary embodiments of a disposable footlet 10 are shown, which or their features can be combined with the exemplary embodiments described herein or their features, resulting in new embodiments.

14 shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state. As can be seen from FIG. 14, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, in addition to the sole part 100, the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 further comprises the heel part 400, which is adapted to fit in one applied state of the disposable footlet 10 to cover the heel of the foot 1. 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 to run in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 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 460 can be inserted into the receiving part 450, thereby to surround in particular a rear part of the foot 1. The receiving part 450 may be bounded in particular on the sides of the foot 1 by a boundary 455. In particular, the boundary may 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 to the border 455. The boundary 455 may thus be a seam or a weld seam.

For example, the insert 460 may include or be a silicone pad, a gel pad, a pad, a sponge, a foam pad, or a cotton pad that is particularly adapted to the instep of the foot 1, the ankles of the foot 1, and / or the sides of the foot 1 to cover at least partially.

Further, inserts 460 are also conceivable which are adapted to support the foot or ankle of the foot and thus to increase the stability of the foot 1 by supporting measures. This is all the more effective, the further the receiving part 450 extends along the ankle of the foot 1 upwards. Further, inserts 460 are conceivable adapted to act as a sort of insole and to support the foot 1 from the sole. 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 in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 may include a friction reducing material. In addition to the mechanical and / or geometric properties of the disposable footlet according to the invention, such as elasticity and tear strength, a perceived haptic 'softness' (ie processing without edges, which is especially smooth, clean, etc.) is also a concern for the wearer or the foot advantageous. The risk of friction adversely affecting the skin (eg, causing superficial abrasion or tissue deformation) is increased by sustained pressure in addition to the influence of the material. Increased pressure always occurs at those points where a small area carries a relatively high weight, such as at the heel of the foot, especially in low-mobility patients. Likewise, the duration of the pressure 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 part 460 can be inserted.

The friction from skin to disposable footlet can be reduced, for example, by using a material of preferably "manufactured man-made fibers" such as those sold under the product name Parafricta, for example reduced friction in mechanical processes to prevent skin irritation, which in turn can result from minor abrasions or redness, to serious sequelae such as decubitus (due to bedsores), and which are therefore associated with significant costs to the healthcare industry; by using an impregnated material which is impregnated, for example, by means of a formulation incorporated directly into the material; and / or by using a formulation applied to the material which creates a lubricating effect between the skin and the disposable footlet 10.

To create a lubricating effect between the skin of the foot 1 and the disposable footlet 10, there may further be provided a textile strip (not shown) having a lotion. The textile strip may in particular be 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.

In addition to reducing skin irritation (for example, by a lubricating effect), the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable footlet 10, can be used. Socke 10, further comprising an applied on the disposable footlet 10 drug, which has a friction-reducing, odor-inhibiting, antibacterial, bacteriostatic, fungistatic, antiviral, hemostatic and / or analgesic. The active ingredient may also be applied to the insert 460.

In addition, moisture also negatively affects the skin, producing e.g. through incontinence or sweat. Moisture increases the friction factor between a material and the skin by a factor of about two. Therefore, the disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, particularly the disposable sock 10, may also have moisture-absorbing properties, such as being formed of a moisture-absorbent material and / or having a moisture-absorbent material.

As described herein, the embodiments or their features can be combined with each other, resulting in new embodiments. Fig. 14 shows the embodiment of Figs. 2A and 2B, however, therefore, the receiving part 450 may be provided on each embodiment described herein. Thus, FIG. 15 shows the exemplary embodiment according to FIGS. 4A and 4B with a receiving part 450, whereby in particular the advantages described herein are achieved.

16 shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention in a closed state. As can be seen in FIG. 14, the disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, may include a donning aid 470 attached to the heel portion 400. The dressing aid 470 may be adapted to facilitate donning and / or removal of the disposable footlet 10. Thus, for example, the donning aid 470 may facilitate donning and / or removing the disposable footlet 10 by allowing the disposable footlet 10 to engage the donning aid to pull the heel portion 400 over the heel or heel. For example, the dressing aid in a particularly simple and inexpensive embodiment, a tab, an eyelet or have a projecting from the heel 400 flaps. The exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 15 has in particular the ankle closure part 600. Advantageously, the receiving part 450 can extend from the heel part 400 to the ankle closure part 600 so as to be able to receive a larger insert part 460. As a result, a larger part of the foot 1 can be protected and / or supported. Furthermore, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, on the inside thereof, ie the side of the disposable footlet 10 that is in contact with the skin, can be in the area of the heel, in particular in the direction of the ankle, a coating, for example, with silicone, have to prevent the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, slipping back over the heel after application. In addition, a coating of silicone on the inside of the disposable footlet 10 may also be punctiform or planar at other portions to prevent slippage or twisting of the disposable footstall 10 on the foot. On the inside of the disposable footlet 10 so a non-slip coating may be applied such as a base material with silicone coating that prevents the socks or the disposable footlet 10, for example, at night inadvertently rotates in itself. FIGS. 17A and 17B are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention. The disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 17A and 17B differs from the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 2A and 2B substantially in that a rear closure member 800 having an elastic material 810, 820 on the inside of the foot is provided in that at one end 830 of the rear closure part 800, an adhesive element 840 can be provided, which allows an adjustment over the instep of the foot 1 and in the direction of the heel of the foot 1. The elastic material 810, 820 can be provided in particular by means of sewing, welding or gluing to the rear closure part 800. In particular, the return part 800 can be closed backwards in the direction of the ankle of the foot.

The elastic material 810, 820 can be made of the same material, in particular nonwoven, as the material of the disposable footlet 10, in particular the rear closure part 800, or a separate non-woven or woven material which has elastic and tensile properties , By the elastic material 810, 820, a tensile stress can be built, which allows a precise application and closing of the disposable footlet 10. The adhesive member 840 may comprise a tensile Velcro, adhesive or adhesive material so that it may bond to the underlying material. Possible would be a closure, for example similar to diapers, which allows a multiple adjustment to the optimum fit. In particular, the adhesive member 840 may be made of the same material how the adhesive element 515, 615 and / or the same properties as the adhesive element 515 have.

A disposable footlet 10 designed in this way can be particularly advantageous for persons who are still mobile or self-reliant. These people need no support when putting on / taking off, but despite all this they find a hygiene article for their foot image (infection, allergy, open wounds, athlete's foot, etc) advantageous. The disposable footlet 10 allows conventional socks as well as shoes to be pulled over. This embodiment can also be advantageous without receiving part.

In addition, the disposable footlet 10 according to the invention on the side of the sole of the foot 1, ie the side facing the floor, can be coated selectively or areally with an anti-slip material, such as, for example, silicone. This allows users to avoid slipping on slippery surfaces, but still allows them to slip into shoes.

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

As shown in FIG. 18, in 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 interconnected by means of an airlaid method. Similar or different types of nonwoven materials can be adhered at least partially to one another. This increases not only the absorbency but also the wet strength of the composite fleece.

According to embodiments, a material 1000 or multilayer material 1000 may be provided. The multilayer material 1000 may comprise nonwoven material layers, in particular a first nonwoven material and a further nonwoven material. Further, the multilayer material 1000 may also include other layers in addition to the nonwoven material layers or instead of the nonwoven material layers.

The material 1000 may be a nonwoven or nonwoven material, as disclosed, for example, in DE 60 2004 002 206 T2. In particular, the material 1000 nonwoven fabric may be a porous or absorbent nonwoven fabric of fibers or filaments that can be obtained by carding, spinning, melt spinning, air laying, wet laying, or a mixture thereof. Further, as a nonwoven bonding process, a water jet entanglement may be employed.

The fibers or filaments of the nonwoven material may be natural, for example wood pulp, wool, cotton, linen and the like, of course 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.

The nonwoven material of the material 1000 may 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 , may be provided in the material 1000.

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 may also include any other number of material layers, such as two, three, five, six, and more. Preferably, the first to fourth material layers 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040 are mechanically connected to each other, for example, laminated together.

By way of example, the first material layer 1010 may be a nonwoven, absorbent, soft, cushioning, warming and / or highly elastic material layer, which preferably has a low coefficient of friction. According to embodiments, the first material layer 1010 represents the inside of the one-way footlet 10, ie the side which bears against the foot 1.

The second material layer 1020 may be a preferably elastic film material or elastic foil material. In particular, the second material layer 1020 may be a Bistretch material that allows elasticity in two spatial directions. Further, the second material layer 1 10 may be permeable or semipermeable to allow moisture through. However, it preferably provides a microbial barrier function. The third material layer 1030 may be a nonwoven and / or highly elastic material layer that is particularly resistant to abrasion to provide high durability. The fourth material layer 1040 may be a coating, in particular on the outside of the disposable footlet 10. Preferably, the fourth material layer 1040 is slip-resistant to prevent slipping when carrying the disposable footlet 10. Further, the fourth material layer 1040 may provide a non-transmissive film as a barrier function. The fourth material layer 1040 can provide the barrier function only in some areas. Thus, only at the areas a barrier function can be provided, where this is also needed, whereas in other areas, a higher moisture transport can be ensured through the disposable footlet. Furthermore, the fourth material layer 1040 may have an adhesive coating, in particular in those areas in which the closure mechanism is formed in the disposable footlet.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a fifth material layer 1050 or a localized material layer 1050 may be formed on the first material layer 1010 (see FIG. 19) or on the fourth material layer 1040 (not shown). The localized material layer 1050 may provide a particular function for this area in localized or confined areas. The localized material layer 1050 may thus form one or more functional regions. Further, the other material layers of the multilayer material layer 1000, such as the first fourth material layer 1010, 1020, 1030 1040, may be formed in the region of the localized material layer 1050 so as to support the function in the localized region

For example, a first functional area 1051 may provide increased breathability in a portion of the toe portion 200. For this purpose, the localized material layer 1050 and / or the other material layers of the multilayer material 1001 may comprise perforated material, a permeable film may be provided in the multilayer material layer 1000 in this area, it may be another material for the first to fourth material layers 1010 , 1020, 1030, 1040 may be provided in this area and / or the multilayer material layer 1000 may have an opening in this area.

A second functional region 1052 may have increased elasticity, for example in a region of the closure mechanism such as the instep closure part 500, provide. As a result, for example, a closure mechanism can be imaged with a high tolerance and / or a large overlap. If the functional region 1052 with increased elasticity is formed, for example, in an area of the back of the foot, wrinkling on the back of the foot can be prevented.

A third functional area 1053 may provide a soft touch in an upper portion of the heel portion 400, that is, in the area where the user will grip the disposable footwear 10 to put on / take off. This can be achieved by a higher elasticity due to elastic threads introduced into or bonded to the material layer 1000, which are more closely meshed in the third functional area than in the other functional areas, for example the seventh functional area 1057. Further, a sticky coating may be provided on the inside of the disposable footlet 10 in the ankle area. Furthermore, extra compression with integrated elasticity may be provided in the region of the heel part 400 to facilitate the on / off of the disposable footlet 10. Further, in the area, the material may be made thicker, for example by a double layer, to prevent it from being torn or torn in this area.

A fourth functional area 1054 may provide an additional cushioning function. The cushioning function may be provided, for example, by the multilayer material layer 1000. Furthermore, a foam part between two material layers, in particular between two non-woven Werkstoffschich- th, be provided and / or be applied by means of a hook and loop fastener on the outer material layer.

A fifth functional region 1055, also referred to as a "landing zone" in the English language, can be the part of a closure mechanism or support it, for example, Velcro straps or an elastic closure can be attached to the outer material layer (FIG. Furthermore, a sticky coating may be provided, with the aid of which the material layers of the multilayer material layer 1000 adhere to one another The use of an adhesive can provide a cost saving compared to the use of hook-and-loop fasteners and thus, in particular, in the case of a disposable footlet 10 Be an advantage.

A sixth functional area 1056 can provide absorbing properties. Thus, an extra sole or sole part made of a non-woven material Rial or a foam material on the inside of the disposable footlet 10 may be provided to absorb sweat. Further, the multi-ply material layer 1000 may provide increased breathability in this area to transport liquid, such as perspiration, from the inside of the disposable footlet 10 to the outside without, however, drying out the skin. Further, the sixth functional area 1056 may provide thermal isolation.

A seventh functional area 1057 may provide anti-slip properties. For example, a sticky coating, a silicone coating, or an extra film may be provided on the outside of the disposable footlet 10. However, the seventh functional area 1057 can also comprise a roughened material or a material printed on the material layer 1000. Further, a visual pattern indicative of anti-slip properties may be provided.

FIG. 21 illustrates the production of a material layer having elastic properties, hereinafter referred to as stretch material 2000. A stretch material 2000 and its production is described for example in DE 10 2007 055 524 AI and / or DE 10 2005 01 1 059 B3. The stretch material 2000 comprises elastification means 1300 and a material or material layer 1000. In the production of the stretch material 2000, the elastification means 1300 may be stretch-bonded under a bias to a chassis-forming shell material of the material 1000, for example. In this case, the elastification means 1300 are prestressed at points 1 140 connected to the shell material of the material 1000, so that the material 1000 at a relaxed state of the elastification 1300 accordion-like or wavy along the preferred direction of extensibility, ie along the direction of the bias Elastizer 1300 is unfolded. The bias voltage can be 1, 5-6.0, especially 2.5-5.0. The bias voltage can be defined as a factor of the degree of expansion with respect to the unstretched / relaxed state of the elastic threads 1 120.

As shown in the upper two images of FIG. 21, the stretch material 2000 may be applied a material layer 1110 made of a material 1000, for example of a nonwoven material, in a corrugated state on contracted elastification means 1300, for example elastic threads 1120 , The material layer 1 1 10 may have depressions and elevations in this state. The elastic threads 1 120 may be arranged in parallel and be connected to the depressions of the material layer 1 1 10. In a practical implementation The elastic threads 1120 may 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 multiplicity of fibers or filaments, this also results in a punctiform connection between the elastic threads 1120 and the material layer 1110. If a tension is then exerted along the elastic threads 1120, the corrugated state of the material layer 1110 can in a stretched state, and the material layer 1110 extend 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 may be provided by the elastic threads 1120. Thus, elasticity can be produced in a material layer which has no intrinsic elasticity. The elasticizing 1300 preferably comprise elastification strand or ribbon-shaped, such as rubber or polyvinyl lyetherpolyurethan- or polyester polyurethane threads, preferably elastic such as Lycra ^® - or Spandex ^® filaments. The elasticizing agents 1300 may preferably have a thickness of 300-1500 dtex, in particular of 500-1200 dtex, more particularly of 500-900 dtex. Thus, as the stretch material 2000, a unstretch material having elastic properties along a single predetermined stretch direction L _STRETCH can be produced.

From the material layer 1110 in the corrugated state, padding that can prevent damage to the skin and / or thermal insulation can be provided. Furthermore, the structure thus produced can be used for covering seams and / or edges. Further, _a friction due to micro-movements can be reduced. In addition, such a highly elastic stretch material 2000 is provided that provides high extensibility with high resilience at the same time. The two middle images of FIG. 21 show a similar principle, but here, as elastic means 1300 instead of the elastic threads 1120, an elastic layer 1130 is used which has elasticity at least in the spatial direction in which the nonwoven material layer 1110 is corrugated to provide a stretch material 2000 with elastic properties. As shown in the right middle image of FIG. 21, the connection between the non-woven material layer 1110 and the elastic layer 1130 may be formed via the connection points 1140 made by ultrasonic welding or adhesive bonding. This offers the advantage that a tear-resistant connection can be formed. The two lower images of FIG. 21 show a transmission of the previously described one-dimensional principle to two spatial directions. Here, the material layer 1 1 10 is not wavy along one direction as in the two upper and middle images of Fig. 21, but along two spatial directions. For this purpose, the elastic layer 1 130 is biased in two directions via a grid of connection points 1 140 connected to the material 1000. According to one embodiment, an elastic film can be applied to the material layer 1 1 10 from the material 1000, wherein the elastic film contracts in an aftertreatment. As an example of such a stretch material is the material Conforma the company H. B. Called filler. As a result, a stretch material which has elastic properties in two spatial directions, that is to say a first stretch direction LSTRET _C HI and a second stretch direction L _S TRET _C H ₂ , can be produced as the stretch material 2000. In FIGS. 22A to 27C, further exemplary embodiments of a disposable footlet 10 as well as associated cutting patterns are shown, which or their features can be combined with the embodiments described herein or their features, resulting in new embodiments. Figs. 22A and 22B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 or a sock 10 according to another embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 22C shows the associated cutting pattern. As can be seen in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, in addition to the sole portion 100, the toe portion 200 and the instep portion 300 further includes the heel portion 400 adapted thereto. in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 to cover the heel of the foot 1. Further, the disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, particularly the disposable sock 10, includes an instep closure 500 adapted to, in an applied condition of the disposable footlet 10 on the foot 1, dispose the disposable footlet 10 at the back of the foot To close foot 1 releasably. According to the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the instep fastener 500 has a flap portion 5 10 attached to the sole portion 100, and an adhesive member 5 or hook and loop fastener for releasably securing the flap portion 5 10 to the instep portion 300 or on the sole part 100 has. The disposable footlet 10 or sock 10, particularly the disposable sock 10, further includes an ankle closure member 600 adapted to seat the disposable footstall 10 at the ankle of the foot 1 in an applied condition of the disposable footstall 10 releasably closes. In the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the ankle closure member 600 comprises at least a flap portion 610 attached to the heel portion 400 and having an adhesive member 615 for releasably securing the flap portion 610 to the ankle closure portion 600 or to the heel portion 400. As a result, both a firm enclosure of the back of the foot and an attachment of the disposable footlet 10 can be made upwards. Preferably, the instep closure member 500 and / or the ankle closure member 600 is resilient to provide both latitude for movement while providing a secure fit. According to one embodiment, at least the sole portion 100, the heel portion 400 and the toe portion 200 may be formed as a one-piece pattern. In particular, the sole portion 100, the heel portion 400, the toe portion 200, and further the instep portion 300 may be formed as a one-piece pattern. As shown in FIG. 22C, the instep portion 300 and the heel portion 400 each have a straight blank edge portion, with the straight cut edge portion of the instep portion 300 and the straight cut edge portion of the heel portion 400 diverge and enclose a cut edge angle α. The one-piece pattern can therefore have at least one cut edge corner section with a cutting edge angle α 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 ° ° have. The cutting edge angle α may be formed between two cut edges, one of which is a part of the instep part 300 and the other part of the heel part 400. Preferably, the cut edge angle α is formed on the same side as the instep shutter 500 and the ankle lock part 600. However, the cut edge angle α may 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 portion in a cut pattern from which a straight blank edge portion of the fastener part 300 and a straight blank edge portion of the heel part 400 come out and enclose an angle smaller than 90 °, the cut edge portions of the fastener part 300 and the heel part become joined 400 a disposable footlet 10 made in which the rear heel part 400 in the Achilles tendon on this runs, so not vertically upwards from the sole member 100 projects upwards, but forms a pocket for the heel. Thus, slipping out of the disposable footlet 10 in the region of the heel part 400 is prevented or at least made more difficult. Further, the toe portion 200 may include a toe receiving portion 210. The toe-receiving part 2 10 can in applied state of the toes and thus allow easy insertion into the disposable footlet 10 to put this.

FIGS. 23A and 23B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 23C shows the associated cutting pattern. The disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 23A to 23C differs substantially from the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 22A to 22C in that the instep fastener 500 has a self-adherent napkin 520 instead of a flap portion 510 and instead of the ankle closure portion 600 includes. The adhesive bandage 520 is adapted, in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1, to enclose the heel part 400 at least once (see arrow in FIG. 23A). Further, the heel portion 400 may have the characteristics described in connection with FIGS. 3A and 3B.

The pattern shown in FIG. 23C differs from the pattern shown in FIG. 22C substantially in that the instep closure 500 is made longer to depict the adhesive napkin 520 and in that no area corresponding to the ankle closure 600 is provided is. In particular, a cut edge corner region with the above-described cut edge angle angle α between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 can also be provided.

FIGS. 24A and 24B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 24C shows the associated cutting pattern. The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 23A to 23C differs from the disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C substantially in that the instep-closure member 500 and the ankle-closure member 600 are attached to the toe member 200 - sem are connected. In particular, the flap portion 510 may be attached to the toe portion 200 and the flap portion 610 may be secured to the flap portion 410. After a user has risen into the disposable footlet 10, particularly with his toes in the toe portion 200, the instep closure 500 and ankle closure portion 600 may be folded backward from the toe portion 200 and secured to the instep portion 300 and / or the heel portion 400 become. For example, the instep closure member 500 may include an adhesive member 515 or a hook and loop fastener to secure the instep closure member 500 to the instep member 300 and / or the ankle closure member 600 may include an adhesive member 615 or hook and loop fastener member to secure the ankle closure member 600 to the ankle closure member 600 Heel piece 400 to attach. In this case, the ankle closure member 600 may have opposing projections which may be beaten around the leg of the user, and may be secured together by means of the adhesive member 615 or the hook and loop fastener element.

The cutting pattern shown in FIG. 24C differs from the cutting pattern shown in FIG. 22C substantially in that the instep fastener 500 and the ankle fastener 600 are provided on the toe part 200. In particular, the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 may be connected to the toe receiving part 210. Furthermore, the Schnittkanteneckbereich with the cutting edge angle α between the Ristteil 300 and the heel part 400 may be provided.

FIGS. 25A and 25B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 25C shows the associated cutting pattern. The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 25A to 25C differs from the disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 24A to 24C substantially in that the instep-closure member 500 and the ankle-closure member 600 exist as a separate cutting pattern. So it is a two-part pattern provided. The cut pattern for the instep closure 500 and the ankle closure 600 additionally includes a toe closure 900 which can be slipped over the toes. After having tightened 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 attached to the toe Attach the instep part 300 and / or the heel part 400. By the two-part design of the disposable footlet 10 different materials can be used for the two different areas, and so the two parts are optimized for their respective purposes.

The cutting pattern shown in Fig. 25C differs from the cutting pattern shown in Fig. 24C substantially in that it is formed in two parts. A second cutting pattern is provided for the instep closure member 500, the buckle closure member 600, and the toe closure member 900. In particular, the toe closure member 900 may include a toe receiving member similar to the toe receiving member 210. Furthermore, the Schnittkanteneckbereich with the cutting edge angle α between the Ristteil 300 and the heel part 400 may be provided. According to embodiments, as shown in FIG. 25C, the Toe receiving part 210 have a semicircular recess in a toe part 200 corresponding area.

FIGS. 26A and 26B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 26C shows the associated cutting pattern. The disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 26A to 26C differs from the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 25A to 25C substantially in that the instep-closure member 500 is at least partially attached from the inside. Thus, a two-part pattern is provided, which is fastened at least partially from the inside to the first pattern, that is to say from the side which faces the foot.

The instep closure 500 has a back portion 550 which is placed over the instep. A front part of the back part 550 can thereby be pushed into the toe part 200 and a rear part facing the ankle can be pushed into the heel part 400. For fastening the rear part to the heel part 400, one, preferably two, ankle flap part (s) 552 can be provided, which can be fastened from the inside to the heel part 400. For example, the ankle lug portion 552 may be sticky or have a hook and loop fastener. Furthermore, the instep closure member 500 may include, in a central region, one, preferably two, side flap members 554 which are fastened to the instep member 300 from the outside. The side flap portion 554 may be sticky or have a hook and loop fastener. By the two-part design of the disposable footlet 10 different materials can be used for the two different areas, and so the two parts are optimized for their respective purposes. Preferably, the instep fastener 500 comprises elastic material, in particular a more elastic material than the sole portion 100, the toe portion 200, the instep portion 300 and the toe portion 400. As a result, a secure, snug closure of the disposable footlet 10 can be provided with sufficient leeway , Further, an adjustment of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 may be accomplished by movement of the instep closure member 500 relative to the sole portion 100, toe portion 200, instep portion 300, and heel portion 400 (see arrow in the right-hand illustration of FIG. 26A).

The pattern shown in FIG. 26C differs substantially from the pattern shown in FIG. 25C in that the toe-lock member 900 is not provided and the instep fastener 500 has corresponding portions for the back portion 550, the ankle portions 552, and side flap portions 554 is provided. Further, the Schnittkanteneckbereich can be provided with the angle α between the Ristteil 300 and the heel 400. According to embodiments, as shown in FIG. 26C, the toe receiving part 210 may have a semicircular recess in a portion corresponding to the toe part 200.

Figs. 27A and 27B are schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 27C shows the associated cutting pattern. The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 27A to 27C differs substantially from the disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C in that the instep closure member 500 has two instep overlap portions 560 instead of a flap portion 510 and the ankle closure portion 600 has two ankle overlap portions 660 instead of a flap portion 610. The two instep overlap parts 560 are adapted to at least once enclose the instep part 300 at least once in an attached state of the disposable footstall 10 to the foot 1 (see left arrow in FIG. 27A) and to be overlaid so that the instep overlap parts 560 overlap at least partially. The two ankle overlap portions 660 are adapted to at least once enclose the heel portion 400 at least once in an applied state of the disposable footstall 10 to the foot 1 (see right arrow in FIG. 27A) and to be superimposed so that the ankle overlap portions 660 at least partially overlap one another. Preferably, the multilayer material used for the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 27A to 27C may comprise a diaper material. A diaper material may, for example, be a nonwoven material and / or a stretch material that has been produced for example by means of a stretch bonding process and thus has elastic properties. The nonwoven material can in this case also have special suction properties to keep the foot dry or to be able to deliver an active ingredient to the foot for a long time. Further, in a central region of the toe part 400, a rollover part 565 may be provided by two cut edges of the cut pattern. The rollover portion 565 may include an adhesive member or hook and loop fastener on the side facing the instep portion 300 to releasably close the disposable footlet 10. The cutting pattern shown in Fig. 27C differs from the cutting pattern shown in Fig. 22C substantially in that it has a particularly simple shape. It is mirror-symmetrical about an elongate 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 can be the 27A to 27C shown particularly easy to manufacture and / or can be made at least in the sole area without seam.

Fig. 28A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention and Fig. 28B shows the associated cutting pattern. As can be seen in FIGS. 22A and 22B, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, in addition to the sole portion 100, the toe portion 200 and the instep portion 300 further includes the heel portion 400 adapted thereto. in an applied state of the disposable footlet 10 to cover the heel of the foot 1. Furthermore, the disposable footlet 10 shown in the embodiment of FIGS. 28A and 28B has a boundary 1210 in the sole portion 100. The boundary 1210 may be a seam or a weld at which two cut edges of the sole part are sewn together. Thereby, a disposable footlet 10 can be provided, which a user can easily pull over the foot 1. The disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can thus be produced inexpensively and provide easy handling. As shown in FIG. 28B, the sole portion 100, the heel portion 400, the instep portion 300, and the toe portion 200 may be formed as a one-piece pattern. The one-piece pattern can be connected over a region corresponding to the toe part 200 and / or have cut edges in a region corresponding to the sole part 100, cut edges forming the boundary 1210.

Fig. 29A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention and Fig. 29B shows the associated cutting pattern. The disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B differs substantially from the disposable footlet 10 shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B in that it has a first boundary 1220 and a second boundary 1230 instead of the boundary 1210. Thus, the seams do not extend centrally over the heel area of a foot received in the disposable footlet 10, but laterally, thereby avoiding a squeeze in the sole area in the area of the heel. The first boundary 1210 may attach an upper part, such as the toe receiving part 2 10, to the remaining toe part 200. The second boundary 1230 may connect the heel portion 400 to the instep portion 300. As shown in FIG. 28B, the sole portion 100, the heel portion 400, the instep portion 300, and portions of the toe portion 200 may be formed as a one-piece pattern, whereas the toe receiving portion 210 may be a separate pattern that will later be secured over the boundary 1220 , The pattern may have cut edges in a region between a region corresponding to the instep part 300 and a region corresponding to the heel part 400, which form the boundary 1230.

Fig. 30A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention and Fig. 30B shows the associated cutting pattern. The disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 30A and 30B is substantially different from the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 29A and 29B in that it can be made of a one-piece cut pattern. Thus, in the pattern of FIG. 30B, a toe receiving part 2 10 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. Further, there are boundaries 1250 corresponding to the boundaries 1230. According to embodiments, as shown in FIG. 30B, the toe receiving part 2 10 may have a semicircular recess in a region corresponding to the toe part 200.

Fig. 31A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to another embodiment of the invention and Fig. 31B shows the associated cutting pattern. The disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 31A and 31B differs from the disposable footlet 10 shown in Figs. 30A and 30B substantially in that portions of the instep portion 300 overlap. The overlapping parts of the instep part 300 may be formed in an area near the toe area to ensure even more secure hold and provide thermal insulation in the area. As shown in the pattern of FIG. 31B, this pattern does not then have the semicircular recess in a region corresponding to the toe part 200. Figures 32A and 32B show a pattern of a sock 10, in particular a disposable sock 10, which may comprise a stretch material 2000. The stretch material 2000 may include elasticizer 1300 and at least one material layer 1000. The elastification means 1300 may comprise the elastic threads 1 120 or an elastic layer 1 130 as described above with respect to FIG Fig. 21 has been described. The stretch material 2000 may comprise a composite structure of at least one material layer 1000 and elastification means 1300, in which the at least one material layer 1000 in a corrugated, creped, or accordion-like shape is bonded to the contracted elastication means 1300 so that the composite structure is at least along a stretch direction LSTRET _C H is elastically extensible. According to one exemplary embodiment, the sock 10 is produced from a one-piece or two-part pattern of a stretch material 2000 having only a single stretch direction LSTRET _C H, ie elastically stretchable along only one direction in the plane of the flat, sheet-like or fabric-like stretch material 2000 is. Such a stretch material 2000 with only a single stretch direction LSTRET _C H has the advantage of a simple, uncomplicated and cost-effective production with a reduced number of production steps. FIG. 32A shows the cutting pattern of a sock 10 made of a stretch material 2000 in an unstretched state, which may correspond to a contracted state of the sock 10. Fig. 32B shows the same cutting pattern in a stretched state. The elongation between the state shown in Fig. 32A and the state shown in Fig. 32B is 100%. In this case, the strain corresponds to a certain percentage of a change in length by this percentage compared to the unstretched state. An elongation of 100% corresponds to a change in length of + 100%. Thus, the pattern shown in FIG. 32B has a length twice as long along the elongation indicated by the arrow LSTRET _C H as the contracted pattern shown in FIG. 32A.

According to embodiments, the stretch material 2000 may have a maximum achievable stretch before tearing apart, ie an elongation at break along the stretch direction LSTRET _C H 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 is the ability to withstand stretching without destruction such as tearing, the higher the ductility, the more the material can be in percentage As described with reference to Fig. 21, the stretchability of a stretch material 2000 may be adjusted via the degree of bias of the elastication means 1300 prior to bonding to the material 1000. For the use of the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10 a full resilience, so a perfect elastic behavior may not be necessary. The resilience can thus be less than 100%, with a resilience of 100% corresponds to a perfectly elastic behavior. According to the invention, a recovery capacity of 100% to 30%, or of 100% to 50%, or of 100% to 70% is preferred. Here, a resilience of 100% means that the material returns fully to its original form, a resilience of 0% that the material remains in its stretched state, and a resilience of, for example, 70%, that the material from its stretched state only 70 % of the stretch path returns back to its original form. The material therefore no longer has to fully recover to its original shape after stretching, but may remain in an expanded form after initial contracting. However, full recovery of 100% is preferred.

The pattern of the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10 shown in Figs. 32A and 32B may be integrally formed as shown. Alternatively, the pattern can also be formed in two parts. In this case, the pattern of the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10 may be axially symmetric along an axis of symmetry A _s , and in particular consist of two mirror-symmetric parts which are separated from each other along the axis of symmetry A _s (dashed line in FIGS. 32A and 32B). The pattern of the sock 10 may thus have a butterfly shape, wherein in the finished state of the sock 10, the folded edge of the pattern along the axis of symmetry A _s corresponds to the shaft portion 400b of the heel portion 400 of the sock 10 and the cut edges of the pattern in the region of the heel portion 400a of the heel 400, in the region of the sole part 100 and in the region of the toe part 200 are connected or sewn together. According to one embodiment, the stretch direction L _S TRET _C H of the stretch material 2000 can run perpendicular to the axis of symmetry A _{s of} the pattern of the sock 10.

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. stood according to an embodiment of the invention. Figs. 32A and 32B show the associated cutting pattern.

As can be seen in FIGS. 33A-33C, besides the sole portion 100, toe portion 200, and instep portion 300, the sock 10 may further include a heel portion 400 adapted to conform to the heel of the foot in an applied condition of the disposable footlet 10 1 to cover. Further, the sock 10 may include the ankle closure member 600 adapted to releasably close in an applied state of the sock 10 at the ankle, or in the ankle area, or in an area below the ankle, or in a tensing area of the foot 1 , The heel part 400 in this case comprises a heel region 400a, a shaft region 400b and a waist region 400c. The shaft portion 400b includes the portion of the sock 10 which in a known sock is referred to as a sock shaft. The waist region 400c comprises the area of the sock 10, which in a known sock designates the sock waistband, also cuffs or waistband, and corresponds to the area of an upper end edge K2 of the sock 10. In the closed state of the sock 10 through the ankle closure part 600, the sock points 10 at least still a waist opening O _b on, through which extends to the foot 1 associated leg of a wearer of the sock 10 therethrough. Furthermore, the sock 10 has an instep opening O _r in the region of the instep part 300, which is at least partially closable when the sock 10 is applied by the ankle closure part 600.

Figs. 33A to 33B show the cutting pattern shown in Fig. 32A in a deployed state in a folded and ready-to-use assembled state. Figs. 33A and 33B show the sock 10 in a contracted state. Fig. 33C shows the sock 10 in a stretched condition. According to embodiments, the sock 10 in the contracted state, a dimension a in the longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 from the upper end edge K2 in the waist region 400c of the heel 400 to a tip S of the toe 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 exhibit. The longitudinal direction L _a of the sock 10 in the contracted state is to be defined as a direction 400c perpendicular to the end edge K2 in the collar region of the sock 10 or the coil-opening O _b is in the waistband area 400c of the sock 10 and shows in a longitudinal direction of the contracted sock 10 , If the end edge K2 of the sock 10 in the contracted state of the sock 10 does not form a straight end edge, then the Longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 are defined parallel to the longitudinal direction of the socket shaft in the shaft portion 400b. In the event that the longitudinal direction L _{a is} not or only with difficulty definable on the basis of the above definitions, the dimension a should be defined as a dimension of the sock 10 along a direction along which the sock 10 in the contracted state has the largest dimension. It should be noted that the longitudinal direction L _{a 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 introduced with respect to FIG. 13 as the longitudinal direction L _s . In the case of the sock 10 shown in FIG. 33B, this direction L _s would be much more parallel to a blank edge section or cut edge section K 4 (FIG. 35B) adjacent to the sole part 100.

When stretched, in particular, the sock 10 may have a dimension or length from the tip S of the toe portion 200 to the terminal edge K2 in the waist region 400c of the heel portion 400 of greater than 25 cm, or greater than 30 cm, or greater than 35 cm , or more than 40 cm, or more than 45 cm, or 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 of less than 35 cm, or of less than 30 cm, or of less than 25 cm, or less than 20 cm, or less than 15 cm, less than 10 cm, and in an applied condition are stretched to a stretched condition such that the heel portion 400 is pulled over the heel of the foot 1 and at the ankle through the ankle closure portion 600 is attached.

Further, the pattern in Figs. 33B and 33C may be provided with a stitching elastic seam 1350 connecting at least two of the parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610 of the sock 10. In particular, the elastic seam 1350 may be formed in the sole portion 100. It can therefore connect two parts of the sole part 100 with each other. Further, the seam-elastic seam 1350 may be formed in the toe part 200. It can therefore connect two parts of the toe part 200 together. Furthermore, the elastic seam 1350 may be at least partially formed in the heel part 400. Thus, it can at least partially connect two parts of the heel part 400 with one another. The seam-elastic seam 1350 may in this case join two parts of the heel region 400a with one another, wherein the shank region 400b is integrally formed as a folded edge in the case of a one-piece pattern, as shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B. According to a preferred embodiment, the elastic seam 1350 in the applied state of the sock 10 runs centrally along the foot 1 from the toe part 200 via the sole part 100 to the heel part 400. According to embodiments, the seam 1350 can be a T-seam or a zigzag. Be seam. A zig-zag seam can be produced by a zig-zag stitch with a longer stitch length compared to a longer stitch length used for a non-elastic seam. However, it can also be in the seaming elastic seam 1350, a non-elastic seam, for example, a Ultraschallverschweißungsnaht be provided, which connects the parts to be joined in the sewing direction under bias with each other, so in contracted state this acts in the seam direction as a seam elastic in the seam direction and is elastically extensible. The elastic seam 1350 which is elastic in the seam direction can thus be produced by connecting two parts of the sock 10 in the stretched state. This is possible in particular if the stretch direction L _STRETCH does not run vertically into the seam 1350 which is elastic in the seam direction.

As shown in Fig. 33B, the elastic seam 1350 (shown in broken lines in Figs. 33B and 33C) may have a U-like or V-like shape. Furthermore, in the shank region 400b of the heel part 400, a connected or integral region of the cut pattern can be joined, which is folded along the symmetry axis A _s (FIGS. 32A and 32B) of the cut pattern. If the cutting pattern of the sock 10 is formed in two parts, the seam 1350 may be the two parts of the shaft portion 400b along the cutting edge portion K3, the two parts of the heel portion 400a and the two parts of the sole portion 100 along the cut edge portion K4 and the two parts of the toe portion 200 along the Cut edge section K5 elastically connect with each other in the sewing direction (see also Fig. 35B and 35C).

At the area connected by the seam 1350, which may extend from the heel part 400 to the toe part 200, the instep opening O _R follows. The instep opening O _r has the function of facilitating the tightening of the sock 10. In particular, the instep opening O _{r may be} a longitudinal slot which in an applied and not yet closed state of the sock 10 projects from the end edge K 2 in the waist region 400 c of the heel part 400 in the region of the ankle of the foot 1 to the toe part 200, in particular the Ristöffnungsende E in the transition region 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 region between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 extends. The instep opening O _r may also be formed as a cutout, as an incision, as a cut in the sock 10. The Instep opening O _r may have a dimension or length starting from the end edge K 2 in the waist region 400 c of the sock 10, in particular starting from the region of the ankle closure part 600, to the toe part 200, in particular to the instep opening end E in the transition region between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, in particular to the end of the seam 1350 in the transition region between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, greater than 5 cm, or greater than 10 cm, or larger than 15 cm in a contracted sock 10 have. The length or dimension of the throat opening O _r may 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 at most 90%, or a maximum of 80% of the dimension a in the longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 in the contracted state amount. The instep opening end E in the transition region between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 of the sock 10 may coincide with the end of the seam 1350 if, for example, the seam 1350 passes centrally along the longitudinal direction L _{s of} the sole part 100 in a sock 10 in the applied state the sock 10 runs.

Thus, when the sock 10 is put on, a toe area of the patient's or user's foot 1 can be inserted in the contracted state into the toe part 200 of the sock 10 which receives it, the sole part 100, the heel part 400 and the instep part 300 of the sock 10 due to the sole portion 100 and the heel portion 400 opposite instep opening O _r in the non-closed state of the sock 10, the rest of the area of the foot 1, apart from the toe area, not enclose or not. To fully donate the sock 10, the user or a person applying the sock 10, such as a caregiver, may grasp the sock 10 at the waist region 400c of the heel portion 400 and pull the sock 10 over the heel of the foot 1, preferably to the ankle. At this time, the stretch material 2000 of the sock 10 is stretched along the elastification means 1300 (only one reference numeral 1300 is shown in Figs. 33A to 33C for simplicity of illustration). This allows the sock 10 to conform to the user's foot 1 while providing a secure fit.

As shown in Fig. 33B, elasticizing 1300 can extend perpendicular to a longitudinal direction L _a of the sock 10 in the contracted state in the shaft region 400b of the heel member 400. According to one exemplary _embodiment , the stretch material of the sock 10 can have only one preferred direction, ie only one stretch direction L _STRETCH , which can correspond in particular to one direction of the arrangement of the elastification means 1300. Along the direction L _a, the user peel sock 10 up over the heel. Since the elastification means 1300 extend perpendicular to the pulling direction caused when the sock 10 is tightened, when the sock 10 is pulled in the shaft area 400b, no stretching takes place in the pulling direction, thereby allowing comfortable tightening.

According to embodiments, the sock 10 in an applied state in the ankle closure member 600 an angle 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 °. As a result, a power transmission can be ensured perpendicular to the foot of the user.

In the region of the elastic seam 1350, the elastification 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 elastification means 1300 can be provided in the region of the heel region 400a of the heel part 400 and / or. or the sole portion 100, cut the elastic seam 1350 at an acute angle. The elastification means 1300 may further extend from the heel portion 400 and / or the sole portion 100 to the instep portion 300 and / or toe portion 200. The elastication means 1300 can cut the elastic seam 1350 again at an acute angle in the toe part 200. This is especially true for elastification means 1300 which intersect the elastic seam 1350 in the sole piece 100. Furthermore, elastification means 1300 can cut the instep opening O _r in the area of the instep part 300 at an acute angle. This is especially true for elastification means 1300 which intersect the elastic seam 1350 in the sole portion 100 and / or the heel portion 400a of the heel portion 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 and the stretch direction L _STRETCH adjacent to the heel region 400a of the heel part 400 and the sole part 100 can thus be in a range between 10 ° and 80 °, or between 10 ° and 70 °, or between 10 ° and 60 °, or between 10 ° and 50 ° from an orthogonal to the seaming direction of seam 1350. The stretch material 2000 may thus have a stretch direction L _STRETCH which, in the contracted state of the stretch material 2000, extends substantially parallel to a termination edge K2 in a waist region 400c of the heel part 400 and at an angle edge section K4 adjacent to the sole region 100 Range between 10 ° and 80 ° deviating from the normal direction of the cut edge portion K4 cuts. This can further the stretch direction L _STRETCH substantially perpendicularly intersecting a cut edge portion K3 adjacent to the shaft portion 400b of the heel part 400.

As a result, the sock 10 can not only conform to the foot 1 of the user along its longitudinal direction L _s , 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 obliquely to the elastic seam 1350 and not perpendicular thereto, resulting in an elasticity in the seaming direction of the seam 1350 due to the V-shaped in the seam 1350 incoming elasticizer 1300 results. Thus, the heel region 400a of the heel portion 400 and / or the sole portion 100 is resilient in the longitudinal direction of the foot 1 and along the seaming direction of the elastic seam 1350 in the sole portion 100, whereby the sock 10 can advantageously provide a variable size sole portion 100 for various foot sizes which adapts elastically to the appropriate sizes. In the shaft region 400b of the heel region 400, however, the stretch direction L _STRETCH can run perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 in the contracted state, so that there is elasticity along the sock cuff in the waist region 400c of the heel region 400. Since the ankle lock part 600 has a closing direction parallel to the opening plane of the waist opening O _b , the ankle lock part 600 is biased in the locked state by the elastic waistband 400b due to the elasticizing means 1300.

FIGS. 34A to 34D are schematic perspective views of a sock 10 according to another embodiment of the invention. The sock 10 shown in FIGS. 34A to 34D substantially corresponds to the sock 10 shown in FIGS. 33A to 33C. Furthermore, the ankle fastener 600 is shown as a hatched area. Fig. 34A shows the sock 10 in a contracted state. FIG. 34B shows the sock 10 in a stretched condition with the ankle closure member 600 open. FIG. 34C shows the sock 10 in an extended state with the ankle closure member 600 closed, with the portion of the instep closure member 600 opposite the instep member 300 shown in phantom for illustrative purposes, FIG. how the ankle closure part 600 lies on the instep part 300 in the closed state of the sock 10. FIG. 34D shows the sock 10 in an extended state with the ankle closure member 600 closed. According to embodiments, the instep opening O _{R may} extend from the toe piece 200 to the ankle closure member 600. The sock 10 thus has a sole portion 100, a toe portion 200 formed as a pocket, an instep portion 300, and a heel portion 400, wherein the Instep portion 300 through the opposed and separated along the longitudinal direction of the foot 1, that is, along the dorsum of the foot 1, extending Ristöffnung O _r in a first, left in foot direction portion 300a and in a second, right in footwards direction part 300b to the sole portion 100, wherein the instep opening O _R is at least partially closed by the ankle closure member 600. In other words, the sock 10 is a sock slit on the side of the instep part 300, that is, on the upper side of the foot 1 and the front side of the leg, from the waist region 400c to the toe part 200. Through the ankle closure part 600, the instep opening O _{r of} the sock 10 is then closed. In this case, the ankle closure part 600 may extend over the entire length of the opening O or, as described above, an additional instep closure part 500 may additionally be used in order to close the instep opening O _r in the region of the instep part 300.

The ankle closure member 600 may include the adhesive elements or adhesives described herein. For example, the ankle closure member 600 may include a hook and loop fastener, adhesive, or adhesive material so that it may bond to the underlying material. Possible would be a closure, for example similar to diapers, which allows a multiple adjustment to the optimum fit. In particular, the ankle closure part 600 may comprise the same material as the adhesive element 515, 615 and / or have the same properties as the adhesive element 515, 615.

Alternatively or additionally, as ankle closure part 600, a tab (see dashed line in FIGS. 35B and 35C) may be provided in the region of the instep part 300, which adjoins the ankle of the foot 1 in the applied state. In the applied state, the tab may be laid from one side of the instep portion 300 to an opposite side of the instep portion 300 around the ankle to fix the sock 10 to the ankle. Figs. 35A to 35C show the pattern of the sock 10 in a folded state. In FIG. 35A, the areas of the cut 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 shaded. In Fig. 35B, angles between the various parts corresponding cut edges are shown. In particular, internal angles are shown here, whereas in FIGS. 22C, 23C, 24C, 25C and 26C external angles are shown. Between the Ristöffnung O _r adjacent cutting edge portion Kl of the sock 10 and a region adjacent to the collar opening O _b cutting edge portion K2 of the sock 10, the above-introduced terminal edge K2 of the sock 10, a Schnittkanteneckabschnitt in the region of the ankle closure part may be provided 600, the first one Angle ß i in a range between 80 ° and 130 °, or between 85 ° and 120 °, or between 85 ° and 1 10 °, or between 85 ° and 95 °. The first angle β i can be, in particular, 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 °.

Between an area adjacent to the collar opening O _b cutting edge portion K2 of the sock 10, so the terminal edge K2 of the sock 10, and a region adjacent to the shaft portion 400b of the heel portion 400 cutting edge portion K3 of the sock 10, a Schnittkanteneckabschnitt may include a second angle ß ₂ include. The second angle β ₂ may be greater than or equal to 80 ° and / or less than or equal to 100 °. Between a cutting edge portion K3 of the sock 10 adjacent to the shaft portion 400b of the heel portion 400 and a cut edge portion K4 of the sock 10 adjacent to the heel portion 400a of the heel portion 400 and the sole portion 100, a cut edge corner portion may include a third angle β3. The third angle β3 may be greater than or equal to 100 ° and / or less than or equal to 1 40 °. As described above, the cut edge portion K3 may also be formed as a folded edge K3 in the case of a one-piece pattern. Between a cutting edge section K4 of the sock 10 adjacent to the sole part 100 and a cutting edge section K5 adjoining the toe part 200, a cut edge corner section may enclose a fourth angle β4. The fourth angle β4 may be greater than or equal to 50 ° and / or less than or equal to 90 °. According to one exemplary embodiment, the stretch direction L _S TRET _C H of the stretch material 2000 may run parallel to the closing edge K 2 and perpendicular to the cut edge section K 3 or to the folded edge K 3.

In Fig. 35C, radii are shown between the various parts corresponding cut edges. In this case, a radius of 0 mm means an angle between see two cut edges, which is not rounded by a curvature. The curvature with which the angle is rounded, the larger the larger the corresponding radii indication. An indication of radius is given in millimeters. The first angle β i can be rounded off with a first radius Ri. The first radius Ri may be greater than or equal to 0 mm and / or less than or equal to 100 mm be. The second angle ß2 is preferably not rounded. The third angle β ₂ can be rounded off with a third radius R3. The third radius R3 may be greater than or equal to 30 mm and / or less than or equal to 100 mm. The fourth angle β4 can be rounded off with a third radius R4. The third radius R ₄ may be greater than or equal to 5 mm and / or less than or equal to 50 mm.

Although a disposable footlet 10 is preferred in the present invention, all features of the above-described disposable footlet 10 as well as all described process steps for its manufacture are also applicable to a reusable bootlet, bandage sock, sock or sock, disposable sock, bandage shoe , a boot, or a shoe is preferred according to the invention and encompassed by the disclosure of the application. In particular, a disposable footlet in the context of the present disclosure may be considered a sock and another sock around as a disposable footlet. In this case, an inventive disposable footlet or sock may extend from the heel to the ankle or even beyond the ankle.

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1st sock (10), with

- a sole member (100) adapted to cover, in an applied condition of the sock (10), the sole of a foot (1);

- a toe piece (200) adapted to completely receive the toe area of the foot (1) in an applied condition of the sock (10) together with the sole portion (100);

- An instep part (300) adapted to at least partially cover the instep of the foot (1) in an applied condition of the sock (10);

- a heel part (400) adapted to cover the heel of the foot (1) in an applied condition of the sock (10); and

an ankle closure member (600) adapted to releasably close the sock (10) at the ankle of the foot (1) in an applied condition of the sock (10).

2. sock (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the instep part (300) by a the sole part (100) opposite and along the instep of the foot (1) extending instep opening (O _r ) in a left and in a right part (300a, 300b) of the instep part (300), the instep opening (O _R ) being at least partially closable by the ankle closure part (600).

3. sock (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the instep opening (OR) extending from an Ristöffnungsende (E) in the transition region from toe part (200) to Ristteil (300) to a terminal edge (K2) in a collar region (400c) the sock (10) extends.

4. sock (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the instep opening (OR) is formed as a slot or a cutout.

5. sock (10) according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that between a to the instep opening (O _r ) adjacent cut edge portion (Kl) of the sock (10) and a to a collar opening (O _b ) adjacent cut edge portion (K2 ) of the sock (10) is provided a Schnittkanteneckabschnitt in the region of the ankle closure part (600) having an angle (ßi) in a range between 80 ° and 130 °.

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

7. sock (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, marked thereby, that at least one of the parts (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610) of

Sock (10) is made from a blank of a stretch material (2000).

8. sock (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that the stretch material (2000) has an extensibility of at least 50%.

9. sock (10) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the stretch material (2000) has a resilience of 100% to 30%.

10. sock (10) according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the stretch material (2000) has a stretch direction (L _S TRET _C H), in the contracted state of the stretch material (2000) substantially parallel to a End edge (K2) in a collar portion (400c) of the heel portion (400) extends and a to the sole region (100) adjacent cutting edge portion (K4) at an angle in the range between 10 ° and 80 ° deviating from the normal direction of the cut edge portion (K4) intersects ,

11. sock (10) according to any one of claim 10, characterized in that the stretch direction (L _S TRET _C H) to the shaft portion (400b) of the heel part (400) adjacent cutting edge portion (K3) intersects substantially perpendicularly.

12. Sock (10) according to any one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that the stretch material (2000) comprises a composite structure of a material layer (1000) and elastification means (1300), wherein the material layer (1000) in corrugated form is connected to the contracted elastication means (1300) such that the composite structure is stretchable at least along a stretch direction (LSTRETCH).

13. Sock (10) according to claim 12, characterized in that the elasticizing means (1300) comprise elastic threads (1120) or an elastic layer (1130).

14 sock (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least two of the parts (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610) of the sock (10) having a seam elastic in the seam direction (1350 ) are connected.

15. sock (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sock (10) in a contracted state, a dimension (a) along the longitudinal direction (L _a ) of the sock (10) in the contracted state of less than 40 cm and in an applied condition is stretched to a stretched condition such that the heel portion (400) is pulled over the heel of the foot (1) and secured to the ankle by the ankle closure member (600).