EP3426079B1 - Sock - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a sock, in particular a disposable sock or a sock, in particular a disposable sock, and in particular a disposable sock or a sock, in particular a disposable sock made of a fiber-based material, which is used in healthcare, in particular in connection with podiatry care, in the cosmetics, body care and hygiene industries, in the transport and hotel industry as well as in social and / or health facilities, as well as a method for producing the same. The invention also relates to a bandage-like footlet or a bandage sock or a bandage shoe.

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

Such disposable socks are for example from the DE 100 52 825 C2 or the DE 299 18 743 U1 known. A paper stocking, in particular a paper sock made of soft, hard-wearing, absorbent, elastic paper is provided here, the paper sock being a disposable / disposable part. This is made from a one-piece, flat paper blank and can also be put together in the correct shape on the foot during application. Here, the cut edges located in the heel and toe zone are glued, sewn or glued together in the correct shape. Thus, the foot of a user as a whole is enclosed in a wrinkle-free manner.

From the DE 10 2008 030 941 B4 a manufacturing method for a disposable footlet made of fleece is known, in which a pattern of a disposable footlet is specified 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 sheet goods. The sheet goods are printed and / or embossed. Furthermore, at least one elastic strip element is attached to the third cutting pattern edges on the nonwoven material, the third cutting pattern edges defining the foot opening. In addition, microspheres are introduced into the nonwoven material and the first and second cutting pattern edges provided for this purpose are then joined together. Finally, the nonwoven material is punched out on the basis of the pattern or cut out in another suitable manner.

The DE 10 2004 005 556 B4 describes a textile stocking, sock, pantyhose or bandage to be worn in close skin contact, which contains layers of active ingredients with a gradually released active ingredient dump. Specifically, areas of a textile inside that are in contact with the skin and / or pads that can be combined with them, which can be specified according to a specific indication or can be determined according to known acupressure points, meridians or the like, are made with an inorganic metal oxide powder with incorporated organic liquids and / or oils, manufactured using a sol-gel process.

The U.S. 5,575,013 A describes an easy to put on sock. Here, the sock is like a conventional sock and comprises a toe pocket, a heel part, a sole section, a lower leg section and an upper section. The upper portion generally belongs to the portion of the sock that extends between the toe pocket and the lower leg portion on the upper side of the sock. The sock does not differ from a conventional sock in that it is made from a suitable, soft and flexible fabric such as a cotton-polyester blend. The sock can be made in a variety of different sizes like a common sock. The lower leg portion of the sock is relatively short so that it protrudes just above the ankle of a person wearing the sock. However, the lower leg portion of the sock can extend above the knee of a person wearing the sock. The sock includes a slot that extends from the toe pocket to the upper portion and the lower leg portion. The slit preferably separates the upper portion and the lower leg portion of the sock into two parts.

The DE 20 2007 011 165 U1 is aimed at an item of footwear. Here, the item of footwear essentially consists of two elements, namely a stocking element and a bandage strap. In the area of the toes, the stocking element has receptacles for the respective toes. Starting from here, the stocking element extends over the sole of the foot or the instep as well as the heel of the foot and the ankle, preferably up to the instep. The stocking element consists predominantly of a special material, preferably processed in a single layer, which has the properties of being thin but nonetheless cut-resistant and preferably elastic at the same time. The special material consisting of a mixture of Teflon and cotton is preferably provided. In particular, in the areas of the ankle and in parts of the instep, light, elastic, preferably two-layer mesh materials are provided. These net materials are used to ensure that the stocking element can be easily put on, provided that the remaining special material has little or no elasticity. The stocking element also has the property that, although it is designed to lie against the foot, it can slip very easily due to the shear forces that occur, in particular when surfing and running. A bandage strap is provided to prevent this. The bandage strap extends from the sole of the foot over the instep to the instep. This bandage strap preferably consists of an elastic band, for example a neoprene cloth, and is adapted to the shape of the foot. The bandage strap thus serves to fix the footwear item on the foot.

The invention is therefore based on the object of creating a sock, in particular a disposable sock or a disposable sock, as well as a method for the production thereof, which can easily be placed on a user's foot in the correct shape.

This object is achieved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous refinements and developments of the invention are described in the subclaims.

A sock, in particular a disposable sock or a disposable sock, is therefore provided with a sole part which is adapted to cover the sole of a foot when the sock or the disposable sock is put on; a toe part which is adapted to completely receive the toe area of the foot together with the sole part when the sock or the disposable footlet is put on; and an instep part which is adapted to at least partially cover the dorsum of the foot when the sock or the disposable footlet is in an applied state.

The toe part can also be adapted, in an applied state, to the sock or the disposable sock together with it the sole part at least partially accommodate the toe area of the foot. According to one embodiment, the sock or the disposable footlet can furthermore comprise a heel part which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot when the sock or the disposable footlet is put on. The sock or the disposable sock can furthermore comprise an ankle closure part which is adapted to releasably close the sock or the disposable sock when the sock or the disposable sock is in an applied state on the ankle or in the region of the ankle of the foot.

In order to make it easier to put on the sock, especially by a third person such as a carer, it is advantageous if the instep part is opened into a first, left and a second, right through an instep opening opposite the sole part and running along the back of the foot of the foot Part of the instep part is separated, the instep opening being at least partially closable by the ankle closure part. Since an opening on the front of the sock makes it particularly easy to put on the sock, it is useful if the instep opening extends from the toe part, in particular from an instep opening end in the transition area from toe part to instep part, to a terminating edge in a waistband area of the sock, in particular to a Waistband opening adjacent cut edge portion extends. For a simple production of the sock it is advantageous if the instep opening is designed as a slit or cutout, this being able to extend from the ankle area of the foot to the toe part when the sock is in place and not closed. In order to ensure a simple closure of the sock by the ankle closure part, it is advantageous if a cut edge corner section is provided in the area of the ankle closure part which forms an angle at an angle between a cut edge section of the sock adjoining the instep opening and a cut edge section of the sock adjoining a waistband opening Has 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 which comprises 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 cut of a stretch material. It is advantageous here if the stretch material has an extensibility of at least 50%. It is advantageous here if the stretch material has a resilience of 100% to 30%. The stretch material has only a single stretch direction, which is in the contracted state of the stretch material in Running essentially parallel to a terminating edge in a collar area of the heel part. It is advantageous if this stretch direction cuts a cut edge section adjoining the sole area at an angle in the range between 10 ° and 80 ° deviating from the normal direction of the cut edge section. The stretch direction intersects a cut edge section adjoining the shaft area of the heel part essentially perpendicularly.

For a simple production of the stretch material it is advantageous if the stretch material comprises a composite structure of a material layer and elasticizing means, in which the material layer is connected in a corrugated form with the contracted elasticizing means so that the composite structure can be stretched at least along one stretching direction is. It is useful here if the elasticizing means comprise elastic threads or an elastic layer. In order to provide stretchability in the direction of the seam, it is advantageous if at least two of the parts of the sock are connected with a seam that is elastic in the direction of the seam. 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 so in a stretched state is stretched so that the heel part is pulled over the heel of the foot and attached to the ankle by the ankle closure part.

A disposable sock is also provided which comprises the following parts. Thus, the disposable sock comprises a sole part which is adapted to cover the sole of a foot when the disposable sock is in an applied state. The disposable footlet furthermore comprises a toe part which is adapted to completely receive the toe area of the foot together with the sole part when the disposable footlet is put on. Furthermore, the disposable sock comprises an instep part which is adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot when the disposable sock is in an applied state. Preferably, a section of a cut edge of the instep part can run from the toe area diagonally across the back of the foot to an ankle area of the foot. The disposable footlet preferably comprises a heel part which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot when the disposable footlet is put on. Preferably, at least the sole part, the heel part and the toe part can be designed as a one-piece cutting pattern. For a simple production of the disposable footlets, it is advantageous if the sole part, the heel part, the instep part and the toe part are designed as a one-piece pattern. A firm, form-fitting application of the disposable sock on one foot To enable a user, it is of particular advantage if the disposable footlet furthermore has an instep closure part which is adapted to releasably close the disposable footlet on the back of the foot when it is put on. According to one embodiment of the instep closure part, the instep closure part comprises a flap part which is attached to the sole part and has an adhesive element for releasably attaching the flap part to the instep part or to the sole part. According to another embodiment, the instep closure part comprises an adhesive bandage which is adapted to enclose the sole part and the instep part at least once when the disposable sock is put on. According to a further advantageous embodiment, the disposable sock further comprises an ankle closure part which is adapted such that it releasably closes the disposable sock on the ankle of the foot when the disposable sock is put on. According to one embodiment, the ankle closure part comprises at least one tab part which is attached to the heel part and which has an adhesive element for releasably fastening the tab part to the ankle closure part or to the heel part. According to another advantageous embodiment, the ankle closure part comprises at least one adhesive bandage which is adapted to enclose the ankle of the foot at least once when the disposable sock is in the applied state. For an inexpensive and simple production of the disposable sock it is advantageous if at least two of the parts of the disposable sock are connected to one another by gluing, sewing, embossing or welding. In order to ensure that the disposable sock is adapted to the right shape 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 sock is either on a left foot or on a right Foot can be applied properly. It is advantageous here if the section of the cut edge of the instep part runs from a toe area on an inside of the foot to an ankle area on an outside of the foot when the disposable sock is in the applied state. Furthermore, it is advantageous if the sole part has a shape which correctly encloses a vertical projection of the foot. For a particularly inexpensive mass production of the disposable sock it is particularly useful if at least one of the parts of the disposable sock is made from a blank of a flat material such as fleece, paper or textile. In order to achieve a correct fit to the foot of a user, even for intermediate sizes, it is particularly useful if the flat blank has a preferred direction in which the flat blank is more stretchable or more resilient than in other directions along the cutting plane. It is useful here if the preferred direction of the sole part is parallel to the longitudinal direction of the foot. Further It is advantageous if the preferred direction of the heel part is inclined to the normal to the sole part. In addition, it is of particular advantage if the preferred direction of the toe part is inclined or essentially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the foot. For use in the care and hospital sector, it is particularly advantageous if at least part of the disposable sock has a care or medical agent embedded therein. According to the invention, a method for producing the disposable sock according to the invention is also created, which has the following steps. First, a roll or bale of flat material is provided. Then the parts of the disposable sock are separated from the flat material according to a predetermined cutting pattern. The parts are then connected in accordance with predetermined connection areas of the parts of the disposable sock. Parts of the disposable sock should include all features that are introduced as part in the description and the claims, in particular the sole part, the toe part, the instep part, the heel part, the instep part, the ankle part and the flap part.

A disposable sock is also provided which comprises the following parts. Thus, the disposable sock comprises a sole part which is adapted to cover the sole of a foot when the disposable sock is in an applied state. The disposable footlet furthermore comprises a toe part which is adapted to completely receive the toe area of the foot together with the sole part when the disposable footlet is put on. Furthermore, the disposable sock comprises an instep part which is adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot when the disposable sock is in an applied state. Furthermore, the disposable footlet comprises a heel part which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot when the disposable footlet is in an applied state. The heel part can have a receiving part which is adapted to receive an insert part. According to one embodiment, the receiving part is adapted to run from the back of the foot around the heel of the foot and at least partially under the ball of the foot when the disposable sock is in the applied state. The heel of the foot can thus advantageously 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 can have or be a silicone pad, a gel pad, a cushion, a sponge, a foam cushion or a cotton pad, which is particularly adapted to at least the top of the foot, the ankles of the foot and / or the sides of the foot partially to cover. Furthermore, inserts are also conceivable that for this are adapted to increase the stability of the foot through supportive measures. This is all 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 like a type of insole and to support the foot from the sole. In order to minimize friction on the skin, the surface areas of the disposable sock that are adapted to contact the foot when the disposable sock is in contact can have 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 resistance, there is also a perceived haptic softness (i.e. processing without edges, which is particularly smooth, clean, etc.) for the wearer or the Foot beneficial. For example, the friction-reducing material can have a friction-reducing material or an impregnated textile or it can be a coating of the surface areas. In order to create a lubricating effect between the skin of the foot and the disposable footlet, a textile strip can be provided which has a lotion. The textile strip can 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 (for example through a lubricating effect), the disposable sock can also have an active ingredient applied to the disposable sock, which has a friction-reducing, odor-inhibiting, antibacterial, bacteriostatic, fungistatic, antiviral, hemostatic or pain-relieving effect. According to an advantageous embodiment, the disposable footlet has a pull-on aid that is attached to the heel part. The donning aid can be adapted to make it easier to put on and / or take off the disposable sock. The donning aid can, for example, make it easier to put on and / or take off the disposable sock by gripping the disposable sock on the donning aid in order to pull the heel part over the heel or from the heel. For example, in a particularly simple and inexpensive embodiment, the pull-on aid can have a tab, an eyelet or a tab protruding from the heel part.

Preferably, the sole part, the heel part, the toe part and furthermore the instep part can be designed as a one-piece cut pattern. The entire disposable sock can preferably be designed as a one-piece cutting pattern. The one-piece cutting pattern can have at least one cut edge corner area with a cut edge angle of equal to or greater than 70 °, in particular equal to or greater than 75 ° and / or equal to or less than 90 °, in particular equal to or less than 85 ° and / or preferably approximately equal to 80 ° . Alternatively or additionally the one-piece cutting pattern can have a semicircular recess in a region corresponding to the toe part. Furthermore, the multilayer material can have a diaper material or a stretch material. Alternatively or additionally, the multi-layer material can 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 sock on the dorsum of the foot when the disposable sock is in place on the foot. The instep closure part can have an elastic material. Furthermore, the disposable sock can be made seamless.

A disposable sock is therefore provided which is adapted to accommodate a foot in the correct shape. The disposable footlet here has a sole part designed as a flat blank which, according to an advantageous embodiment, has the shape of the sole of a foot. Furthermore, the disposable footlet has a heel part which is connected to the sole part and which, together with the sole part, forms a pocket for receiving the heel. In addition, the disposable footlet has a toe part which is connected to the sole part and which, together with the sole part, forms a pocket for receiving the toes. The disposable footlet also has an instep part, which is connected to the sole part along a longitudinal side of the sole part and, together with the sole part, forms a pocket for receiving the metatarsus which is open to the opposite longitudinal side of the sole part. The disposable sock also has a heel part which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot when the disposable sock is put on. The disposable sock can have a heel part and a receiving part which is adapted to receive an insert. The receiving part can in particular be designed in the shape of a pocket. In this context, the receiving part can also be referred to as a pocket or a heel part pocket.

Thus, a disposable footlet is created which has a form-fitting sole of the foot, with pockets also being formed in the heel area and in the toe area which accommodate the front part and the rear part of the foot. There is also a pocket for the metatarsus, which is open on one side of the foot and is closed on the other side of the foot. One edge of this pocket for the metatarsus runs from the opening side of the metatarsal pocket from the toe area to the ankle area diagonally to the closed side of the metatarsal pocket. This makes it easy to put on the disposable sock because the toe area can be easily put into the pocket of the Toe part can be inserted, after which the foot can be inserted into the pocket formed by the heel part, both processes being carried out by pulling on one side of the foot. In one embodiment, an instep closure part is also formed on the opening side of the metatarsal pocket, which then enables the disposable footlet to be firmly attached to the user's foot.

Fig. 1

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 2A und 2B

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten und in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 3A und 3B

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten und in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 4A und 4B

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten und in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 5A und 5B

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten und in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 6A und 6B

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten und in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 7A und 7B

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 8

einen Zuschnitt eines Sohlenteils eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 9

einen einteiligen Zuschnitt eines Zehenteils und eines Ristteils eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 10A

einen Zuschnitt eines Fersenteils eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 10B

einen einteiligen Zuschnitt des Fersenteils und eines Knöchelverschlussteils eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 10C

einen einteiligen Zuschnitt des Fersenteils und des Knöchelverschlussteils eines Einweg-Füßling gemäß einem anderen Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 11A

eine Haftbinde des Ristverschlussteils oder des Knöchelverschlussteils eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 11B

einen Laschenteil eines Ristverschlussteils eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 12

einen einteiligen Zuschnitt des Sohlenteils, des Fersenteils, des Ristteils und des Fersenteils eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 13

den einteiligen Zuschnitt aus Fig. 12 mit zusätzlicher Angabe einer Vorzugsrichtung eines flachen Zuschnitts im Verhältnis zur Längsrichtung eines Fußes bei einem aus dem einteiligen Zuschnitt angefertigten Einweg-Füßling gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 14

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 15

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 16

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 17A und 17B

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geschlossenen Zustand.

Fig. 18

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines mehrlagigen Werkstoffs eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 19 und 20

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 21

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht eines mehrlagigen Werkstoffs eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 22A bis 22C

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten Zustand, in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 23A bis 23C

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten Zustand, in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 24A bis 24C

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten Zustand, in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 25A bis 25C

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten Zustand, in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 26A bis 26C

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten Zustand, in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 27A bis 27C

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geöffneten Zustand, in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 28A und 28B

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 29A und 29B

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 30A und 30B

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 31A und 31B

schematische perspektivische Ansichten eines Einweg-Füßlings gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in einem geschlossenen Zustand und des zugehörigen Schnittmusters.

Fig. 32A und 32B

schematische Ansichten eines Schnittmuster einer Socke gemäß einem Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung, das insbesondere ein Stretch-Material aufweisen kann, in einem kontrahierten und in einem gestreckten Zustand.

Fig. 33A und 33B

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht sowie eine Seitenansicht einer Socke gemäß der Erfindung basierend auf dem Schnittmuster gemäß Fig. 32A in einem kontrahierten Zustand.

Fig. 33C

eine schematische perspektivische Ansicht einer Socke gemäß Fig. 33A in einem gestreckten Zustand.

Fig. 34A bis 34D

schematische perspektivische Ansichten einer Socke gemäß einem weiteren Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung.

Fig. 35A bis 35C

eine Draufsicht auf eine Socke in einem gefalteten Zustand.

The invention is explained in more detail below, for example with reference to the drawings. Show it:

Fig. 1

a schematic perspective view of a disposable sock according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figures 2A and 2B

a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

Figures 3A and 3B

a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

Figures 4A and 4B

a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

Figures 5A and 5B

a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

Figures 6A and 6B

a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state.

Figures 7A and 7B

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 8

a blank of a sole part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 9

a one-piece cut of a toe part and an instep part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 10A

a blank of a heel part of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 10B

a one-piece blank of the heel part and an ankle closure part of a disposable sock according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 10C

a one-piece blank of the heel part and the ankle closure part of a disposable footlet according to another embodiment of the invention.

Figure 11A

an adhesive bandage of the instep closure part or the ankle closure part of a disposable sock according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figure 11B

a flap part of an instep closure part of a disposable sock according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 12

a one-piece cut of the sole part, the heel part, the instep part and the heel part of a disposable sock according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 13

the one-piece cut Fig. 12 with additional indication of a preferred direction of a flat blank in relation to the longitudinal direction of a foot in the case of a disposable footlet made from the one-piece blank according to an embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 14

a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state.

Fig. 15

a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state.

Fig. 16

a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state.

Figures 17A and 17B

schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in a closed state.

Fig. 18

a schematic perspective view of a multi-layer material of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figures 19 and 20

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 21

a schematic perspective view of a multi-layer material of a disposable footlet according to an embodiment of the invention.

Figures 22A to 22C

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 23A to 23C

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 24A to 24C

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 25A to 25C

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 26A to 26C

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 27A to 27C

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open state, in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 28A and 28B

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 29A and 29B

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 30A and 30B

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 31A and 31B

schematic perspective views of a disposable sock according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state and the associated pattern.

Figures 32A and 32B

schematic views of a pattern of a sock according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, which in particular can have a stretch material, in a contracted and in a stretched state.

Figures 33A and 33B

a schematic perspective view and a side view of a sock according to the invention based on the pattern according to FIG Figure 32A in a contracted state.

Figure 33C

a schematic perspective view of a sock according to Figure 33A in a stretched state.

Figures 34A through 34D

schematic perspective views of a sock according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention.

Figures 35A to 35C

a top view of a sock in a folded state.

In the various figures of the drawings, components that correspond to one another are provided with the same reference symbols.

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 part 100, a toe part 200 and an instep part 300. The disposable sock 10 is manufactured in such a way that it can be placed on a foot 1 in the correct shape. In this case, the sole part 100 is adapted to cover the sole of the foot 1 when the disposable sock 10 is placed on the foot 1. The toe part 200 is adapted to completely accommodate the toe area of the foot 1 together with the sole part 100 when the disposable footlet 10 is put on. The instep part 300 is adapted to at least partially cover the back of the foot of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is placed on the foot 1. The terms instep, instep and back of the foot should be viewed as synonymous.

How out Fig. 1 As can be seen, according to an embodiment of the invention, a section of a cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 from the toe area of the foot 1 run diagonally across the back of the foot of foot 1 to an ankle area of foot 1. The provision of such a cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 makes it possible for the toe area of the foot 1 to be pushed into the toe part 200 from the open side of the instep part 300 into the toe part 200 when the disposable footlet 10 is placed on the foot 1 can be so that the application of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 is simplified.

Figure 2A and 2 B show a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open and in a closed state. As from the Figure 2A and 2 B As can be seen, the disposable sock 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, also comprises a heel part 400 which is adapted to the disposable sock in an applied state 10 to cover the heel of foot 1. Furthermore, the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, has an instep closure part 500 which is adapted to, when the disposable sock 10 is in place on the foot 1, the disposable sock 10 on the back of the foot of the To releasably close the foot 1. According to the in Figure 2A and 2 B As shown in the exemplary embodiment of the invention, the instep closure part 500 has a flap part 510 which is fastened to the sole part 100 and which has an adhesive element 515 for releasably fastening the flap part 510 to the instep part 300 or to the sole part 100.

How out Figure 2A As can be seen, the section of the blank edge 310, as described above, runs from a first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 to a second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100 starting from the toe part 200 of the disposable footlet 10 to the heel part 400 of the disposable footlet 10. According to FIG According to one embodiment of the invention, the sole part 100, the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 are adapted in such a way that the disposable sock can be placed on a left foot or, as shown, on a right foot 1 in the correct shape.

In the in Figure 2A The embodiment shown, the first long side 101 of the sole part 100 lies on the inside of the foot and the second long side 102 of the sole part 100 on the outside of the foot of the right foot 1. Thus, the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 runs in an applied state of the disposable sock 10 from a toe area of the foot 1, which is received in the toe part 200, or from the toe part 200 on an inner side of the foot, that is to say the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100, to an ankle area of the foot 1 on an outer side of the foot 1, that is to say the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100. The section of the cut 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. When adapting a disposable Footlet 10 on a left foot corresponds to the first long side 101 of the sole part 100 of the inside of the foot of the left foot and the second long side 102 of the sole part 200 corresponds to the outside of the foot of the left foot 1. When providing a pair of disposable footlets 10 adapted to a left and to a right foot so two disposable socks 10 are provided, which are mirror-symmetrical. How further from Figure 2A and also in the later described Fig. 8 As can be seen, the sole part 100 advantageously has a shape which surrounds a vertical projection of the foot 1 in the correct shape.

The tongue part 510 of the instep closure part 500 is advantageously attached to the sole part 100 on the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100, that is to say on an inner side of the foot 1. As from comparing the Figure 2A and 2 B As can be seen, when the disposable footlet 10 is placed on the foot 1, the foot 1 is first pushed with its toe area into the toe part 200 formed as a pocket from the inside of the foot or from the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 into the toe part 200. This is facilitated by the fact that the instep part 300 is open towards the inside of the foot 1 or towards the first longitudinal side of the sole part 102. Furthermore, due to the course of the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300, placing the disposable footlet 10 on the foot 1 is further facilitated by the fact that the big toe in the toe area of the foot 1 is centered in the toe part 200 from the inside of the foot or the first longitudinal side 101 of the sole part 100 can be pushed 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 the disposable footlet has been placed on the toe area of the foot 1, the heel of the foot 1 is placed in the heel part 400. When adapted to a left / right foot, the instep closure part 500 is therefore attached to an inner side of the foot of the sole part 100, that is to say on the side where the big toe is located. Here, the instep closure part 500 closes the open area of the instep part 300 and lies opposite the closed area of the instep part 300.

The heel part 400, like the toe part 200, forms a pocket for the corresponding toe area and the heel of the foot 1. After the sole of the foot 1 is in contact with the sole part 100, the disposable footlet 10 or the sock becomes 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, closed by the instep closure part 500. For this purpose, the tab part 510 is moved over the back of the foot 1 in the direction of the outer side of the foot 1 or in the direction of the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100, sweeping over the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300. The disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is closed by the instep closure part 500 by means of an adhesive connection between the adhesive element 515 and the instep part 300 or possibly the sole part 100 lying below. The instep closure part 500 is thus designed such that, when the disposable footlet 10 is put on, it passes over the section of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300.

How out Figure 2B As can be seen, the provision of the instep closure part 500 according to the invention enables the disposable footlet 10 to be placed on the foot 1 in a particularly suitable or form-fitting manner, since a stepless adjustment is possible due to different positions of the adhesive connection between the adhesive element 515 and the instep part 300.

Figure 3A and 3B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The in Figure 3A and 3B Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figure 2A and 2 B The disposable footlet 10 shown essentially in that the instep closure part 500 comprises an adhesive bandage 520 instead of a flap part 510, which is adapted to close the sole part 100 and the instep part 300 at least once when the disposable footlet 10 is in place on the foot 1 enclose. An adhesive bandage is to be understood as a part of a functional bandage material which has the property of adhering to a roughened material or to a textile material or to itself. When enclosing the metatarsal area of the disposable footlet 10 when it is put on the foot 1, the adhesive bandage 520 adheres to itself in an area in which the adhesive bandage 520 has enclosed or wrapped the disposable footlet 10 in a metatarsal area at least once.

An adhesive bandage is also known as a rein bandage or tape bandage. The adhesive bandage is a self-adhesive pressure bandage that is applied curatively and preventively to restrict mobility, for example of joints. So a tape bandage is a functional bandage. An adhesive bandage, a bridle bandage or a tape bandage is therefore a support bandage around weakened or damaged structures such as muscles and ligaments to protect them without having to completely immobilize them. The bridle bandage can also be used as prophylaxis to prevent injuries in the event of instability. The adhesive bandage, the rein bandage or the tape bandage also has a certain elasticity in its longitudinal direction in order to exert pressure on the enclosed body part. In the in the Figure 3A and 3B The embodiment shown of the disposable sock 10 thus contributes in a particularly advantageous manner to the adhesive bandage 520 that the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, rests properly or appropriately on the metatarsus of the foot 1. The adhesive bandage 520 can also be a kinesio tape or a bandage without an adhesive effect, which is fastened in the metatarsal area by means of clips after the disposable sock 10 has been wrapped around.

The adhesive bandage 520 also has the advantage that the adhesive bandage 520, when the disposable sock 10 is in place on the foot 1, also covers the sole part 100 and is thus in contact with a floor when a user walks. The self-adhesive or adhesive properties of the adhesive bandage 520 produce a slip resistance of the disposable sock 10 in the applied state on the foot 1 when the user walks on a floor pad. Thus, according to the embodiment of Figure 3A and 3B of the disposable footlet 10, by using the adhesive bandage 520, both a particularly precisely fitting application of the disposable footlet 10 to the foot 1 and a slip resistance when walking with the disposable footlet 10 is achieved.

The Figure 4A and 4B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The one in the Figure 4A and 4B Disposable sock 10 shown differs essentially in this way from that in FIG Figure 2A and 2 B Disposable sock 10 shown, that the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, furthermore has an ankle closure part 600 which is adapted so that it has the disposable sock when the disposable sock 10 is put on 10 releasably closes at the ankle of the foot 1. In the in the Figure 4A and 4B As shown in the exemplary embodiment of the invention, the ankle closure part 600 comprises at least one tab part 610 which is fastened to the heel part 400 and which has an adhesive element 615 for releasably fastening the tab part 610 to the ankle closure part 600 or to the heel part 400. The side of the sole part 100 facing the ground can be coated by machine in the manufacturing process with, for example, silicone in order to produce slip resistance. This creates the same effect as with the embodiment of Figure 3A and 3B , in which an adhesive bandage 520 is used, which is wrapped around the instep area of the foot 1.

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

As from the Figure 4A and 4B As can be seen, when the disposable footlet 10 is placed on the foot 1, the instep closure part 500 is first closed and then the ankle closure part 600 is closed on the ankle of the foot 1. By providing the ankle closure part 600 it is achieved that the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is firmly seated on the foot 1 in the applied state on the foot 1, as a result of which the disposable sock 10 is released from the foot 1 is hindered even more than would be the case with the provision of the instep closure part 500 alone. Furthermore, the ankle closure part 600 rests properly and appropriately on an ankle area and on a heel area of the foot 1, as a result of which a completely fitting disposable footlet 1 is achieved over the foot 1 from the ankle area of the foot 1 to the toe area of the foot 1. As a result of the close contact of the disposable sock 10 on the foot 1, it is achieved on the one hand that the foot 1 is isolated by the disposable sock 10. On the other hand, due to the close contact of the disposable footlet 10 on the foot 1, care or medical substances received in the disposable footlet 10 can penetrate the foot 1, since the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the Disposable sock 10, is in direct contact with the foot 1 in a large area.

The Figure 5A and 5B show a schematic perspective view of a disposable sock 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The one in the Figure 5A and 5B Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figure 4A and 4B The embodiment shown essentially in that the ankle closure part 600 comprises at least one adhesive bandage 620 which is adapted to enclose the ankle of the foot 1 at least once when the disposable sock 10 is put on. By providing at least one adhesive bandage 620 of the ankle closure part 600, as in FIG Figure 5B shown, the ankle area of the foot 1 through the adhesive bandage 620 either from one side or from two Pages are wrapped around, whereby a tight fit of the ankle fastener part 600 is achieved by means of two adhesive bandages 620 or by means of an adhesive bandage 620.

The Figure 6A and 6B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention in an open and a closed state. The one in the Figure 6A and 6B Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in Figure 3A and 3B Disposable sock 10 shown essentially in that an ankle closure part 600 is provided, as is the case with the disposable sock 10 in FIG Figure 4A and 4B has been shown and described. Through that in the Figure 6A and 6B The illustrated embodiment of the invention can on the one hand achieve a tight fit of the disposable footlet 10 on the metatarsus of the foot 1 with simultaneous slip resistance, while on the other hand rapid closure of the disposable footlet 10 on the ankle area of the foot 1 by the tab part 610 connected to the adhesive element 615 becomes.

The Figure 7A and 7B show schematic perspective views of a disposable footlet 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention. The one in the Figure 7A and 7B Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in Figure 5A and 5B Disposable footlet 10 shown essentially in that an ankle fastener part 600 is provided, which has a bandage 620a, which by alternately looping around both the ankle of a foot 1 and the instep of a foot 1, the disposable footlet 10 both in the instep area and in the Ankle area closes. The bandage 620a can be designed as an adhesive bandage, as described above. However, the bandage 620a can also be an elastic bandage or bandage without an adhesive effect. In this case, the napkin 620a can be fixed by clips or adhesives. If an adhesive bandage is used as bandage 620a, there is also the advantageous effect that there is increased slip resistance when walking.

In the following, cuts of a pattern of a disposable sock 10 according to the invention will now be described.

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

A nonwoven material is a structure of fibers of limited length, continuous fibers (filaments) or cut yarns of any kind and of any origin that have been joined together in some way to form a nonwoven (a fiber layer, a fiber pile) and connected to one another in some way. A textile fabric, on the other hand, is understood to be a fabric that is made by crossing or intertwining yarns, as happens in weaving, knitting, knitting, lace manufacture, braiding and the manufacture of tufted products. Foils and papers are also not included in non-woven materials. Paper is a flat material consisting essentially of fibers of vegetable origin that is formed by dewatering a fiber suspension on a sieve. This creates a fiber felt which is then compressed and dried (DIN 6730).

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

Such a mixed material is, for example, a creped cellulose fiber fleece. This is a soft and absorbent paper fleece. Pulp is used as a high-quality raw material in the paper industry. Bleached pulps can meet very high requirements in terms of chemical purity, which is why they are suitable for the manufacture of hygiene products. Cellulose fiber fleece is finely creped, briefly 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, which allows the paper to absorb more moisture. Various superimposed cellulose fiber fleeces in the processing of tissue papers also increase the absorbency and the breaking strength. Hygiene products can be provided with a balm application. High-quality hygiene products such as toilet paper, diapers, sanitary towels, etc. as well as medical wound dressings are made from cellulose fiber fleeces.

A nonwoven material made of synthetic and / or natural fibers can be provided as the nonwoven material. Synthetic non-woven materials or mixtures of natural and synthetic non-woven materials have increased elasticity. For ecological reasons, the nonwoven material can almost exclusively comprise natural fibers in order to be biodegradable. Modal fibers or viscose fibers, for example, can be used as fibers. Furthermore, natural fibers have a better absorption capacity than synthetic fibers.

For the most part, nonwovens are flexible textile fabrics, which means they are easily bendable, their main structural elements are textile fibers and they have a comparatively small thickness compared to their length and width. There are also nonwovens that are more like papers, foils or fiber-reinforced plastics than textiles because of the fibers used, such as short fibers that cannot be spun or the consolidation process.

For use as a flat blank of a disposable sock 10, a nonwoven fabric is preferably used which is intended for use in hospitals and nursing homes. For example, non-woven patient blankets or non-woven compresses are already being made 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 layers of nonwoven material can be connected to one another by means of an airlaid process. Similar or different types of nonwoven materials can be glued at least partially one above the other. In addition to the absorbency, this also increases the wet strength of the composite fleece.

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

It is also conceivable that one of the parts of the disposable sock 10 could be used as a flat material for a blank. For this purpose, paper is particularly suitable which has a certain elasticity or resilience and which also lies softly and gently on the skin of the foot. For example, a cellulose wadding is preferred as the paper material, which is used, for example, in tissue papers such as absorbent kitchen rolls or toilet paper.

The blanks described below made of a flat material of the parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600 and 610 of the disposable sock 10 can be provided with an identification element for aesthetic or similar reasons according to a further embodiment of the present invention his. Advantageously, one or more identification elements, such as logos or Logo, embossed and / or printed on. In particular, this step can be carried out after the preparation step, with several cutting patterns being able to be processed at the same time.

Fig. 8 shows a cut of the sole part 100 from a pattern of a disposable footlet 10 according to an embodiment of the invention. How out Fig. 8 As can be seen, the sole part 100 has a shape which corresponds to a vertical projection 1a of the foot 1 (as shown in FIGS Figs. 1 to 7 shown). In the in Fig. 8 The illustrated embodiment of the sole part 100, the cut of the sole part 100 is adapted to a left foot. The sole part 100 can, however, also be provided for both a left foot and a right foot for manufacturing reasons and for reasons of cost, and can accordingly be designed identically for both feet. The sole part 100 has, as already referred to Figure 2A and 2 B described, a first longitudinal side 101, which corresponds to the inside of the foot when the disposable sock 10 is adapted to a right or left foot. Furthermore, the sole part 100 has a second longitudinal side 102, which corresponds to the outer side of the foot when the disposable sock 10 is adapted to a right / left foot.

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

In Fig. 9 a one-piece common cut 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 section of the blank edge 310 already described, which is shown in FIG applied state of the disposable sock 10 on the foot 1 runs diagonally over the back of the foot 1. This section is in Fig. 9 the first blank edge portion 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 followed by a second cut edge section 314, which runs to a point D on the cut edge 310. The third cut edge section 316 of the one-piece cut of the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 runs from a point B to the point A.

In the Figures 10A to 10C Various exemplary embodiments of blanks for the heel part 400, the heel part 400 in combination with the ankle closure part 600 comprising the tab part 610, and for the heel part 400 with the ankle closure part 600 comprising an adhesive bandage 620 are shown.

As in Figure 10A As shown, a blank for the heel portion 400 includes a blank edge 410, with a first blank edge portion 412 extending from point C to point D, a second cutting edge portion 414 extending from point D to point E, and a third cutting edge portion 416 extending from point E extends to point C. Optionally, the third cut edge section 416 can also be divided into two sections 416a and 416b, the section 416a running from the point E to a point F, and the second section 416b from the point F to the point C on the cutting edge 410 of the heel part 400 runs.

As in Figure 10B As shown, the heel part 400 is joined in one piece to the ankle closure part 600 with the tab part 610 and the adhesive element 615. The area of the blank for the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 has, as in FIG Figure 10A as shown, points C, D, E and F on the trim edge 410, the first trim edge portion 412 of the heel part 400 being made in a similar manner to the heel part 400 Figure 10A is provided, the second cut edge portion 414 also as in the case of the heel part 400 Figure 10A is provided, but the third blank edge section 416a forms a boundary line between the integrally formed heel part 400 and ankle closure part 600. The second cut edge section 416b is similar to that of the heel part 400 in FIG Figure 10A intended.

In Figure 10C a one-piece blank is provided for the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600, to which an adhesive bandage 620 is attached. The adhesive bandage 620 can be connected to a central part 601 of the ankle fastening part 600 can be connected to the adhesive bandage 620 via a cut edge section 630a of the cut edge 630 between points G and H of the central part 601 of the ankle fastener part 600.

In Figure 11A An adhesive bandage 520 for use in an instep closure part 500 is shown. The napkin 520 has a trim edge portion 522 at one end of the napkin 520 that extends from point A to point B.

In Figure 11B a blank of an instep closure part 500 with the tab part 510 and the adhesive element 515 is shown. The instep closure part 500 has a cutting edge 530, a first cutting edge section 532 running from a point A to a point E, a second cutting edge section 534 running from a point E to a point F, and a third cutting edge section 536 running from the point F back to that Point A runs.

As from the synopsis of the Figures 8 to 11B and in the Figures 1 to 7B Shown embodiments of the disposable sock 10 can be seen, can by compiling the different blanks from the Figures 8 through 11B the corresponding disposable socks 10 according to the Figures 1 to 7B are manufactured. So the in Fig. 1 Disposable sock 10 shown by connecting the in the Figures 8 through 10A shown blanks are produced. However, it is also conceivable that the in Fig. 9 and Figure 10A The blank shown is designed as a one-piece blank, wherein the third blank edge section 416 of the heel part 400 can run from point E to point C without a corner point F in order to produce a flat transition from heel part 400 to point C in sole part 100. For the production of the disposable sock 10 according to Fig. 1 will the in Fig. 9 The one-piece cut shown for the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 from point D (both the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 and the cut edge 110 of the sole part 100) starting along the third cut edge section 316 of the instep part 300 and along the fourth cut edge section 118 of the cut edge 110 of the sole part 100 connected to one another. Here, the heel part 200 is brought into a shape that is appropriate for the toe area by darts. The first cut edge section 312 of the cut edge 310 of the instep part 300 runs freely diagonally across the back of 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, i.e. to the heel part 400 on the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100. For a connection between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400, the second cut edge section 314 of the instep part 300 are connected to the second cut edge section 414 of the heel part 400.

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

The in Figure 2A and 2 B The single-use footlets 10 shown are made from the sole part 100 Fig. 8 , the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 Fig. 9 , the cut of the heel part 400 Figure 10A as well as the cut of the instep closure part 500 Figure 11B used for the pattern of the disposable sock 10. Here, the corresponding cut edge sections are connected, each of which runs between points on the respective cut edges with the same reference numerals, that is, between points A, B, C, D, E and F.

For the production of the disposable sock 10 according to Figure 3A and 3B According to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, the blank of the sole part 100 can be made Fig. 8 , the one-piece cut of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 Fig. 9 , the cut of the heel part 400 Figure 10A and the cut of the adhesive bandage 520 Figure 11A are used, in turn corresponding cut edge sections, which run between common points A, B, C, D, E, F, are connected to one another.

The in Figure 4A and 4B Disposable footlets 10 shown can be made from the blank of sole part 100 according to one exemplary embodiment Fig. 8 , the one-piece cut of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 Fig. 9 , the one-piece cut of the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 Figure 10B as well as the cut of the instep closure part 500 Figure 11B be made, with in turn, corresponding blank edge sections, which extend between points A, B, C, D, E and F, are each connected to one another.

The in Figure 5A and 5B Disposable footlets 10 shown can be made from the blank of sole part 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention Fig. 8 , the one-piece cut of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 Fig. 9 , and the one-piece cut of the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 Figure 10C as well as the cut of the instep closure part 500 Figure 11B be manufactured, in turn corresponding cut edge sections, which extend between points A, B, C, D, E and F, are each connected to one another.

The in Figure 6A and 6B Disposable footlets 10 shown can be made from the blank of sole part 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention Fig. 8 , the one-piece cut of the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 Fig. 9 , the one-piece cut of the heel part 400 and the ankle closure part 600 Figure 10B and the blank of the adhesive bandage 520 Figure 11A be manufactured, with corresponding cut edge portions, which extend between points A, B, C, D, E and F, are connected to each other.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, as shown in Fig. 12 As shown, the sole part 100, the heel part 400, the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 can also be designed as a one-piece cutting pattern. The in Fig. 12 The one-piece blank 700 shown of the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 has a cut edge 710. The blank 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 section 712 forms the above-described section of a cut edge 310 of the instep part 300, which runs from a toe area diagonally over the dorsum of the foot to an ankle area of the foot when the disposable footlet 10 is put on. The blank 700 further includes a second blank edge portion 714 which extends from 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 is approximately the point C. Fig. 8 of the blank of the sole part 100 corresponds. A third blank edge section 716 extends from point I to point A. A fourth blank edge section 718 extends from point A to point B. When the disposable sock 10 is manufactured from a blank 700 according to FIG Fig. 12 the two points A and A 'are connected to each other, the second and third blank edge sections 714 and 716 being connected to each other starting from point I up to point A, A '. Here, the connecting line between points B and I can form a fold line.

Fig. 13 shows the one-piece blank 700 of the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention. As from the Fig. 13 As can be seen, the flat blank 700 can have a preferred direction L _stretch , in which the flat blank 700 is more extensible or more resilient than in other directions along the plane of the blank 700 or along the cutting plane. The cutting plane should be understood to mean a plane which corresponds parallel to the surface of the flat material before the corresponding cutting edge sections are connected. The cutting plane is therefore a plane which lies parallel to the sheet plane of a corresponding cutting 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 from what is known as a uni stretch material. However, it is also possible to use a flat blank with two preferred directions, a so-called bistro stretch material being used for this. In the case of a stretch material, Perlon or nylon fibers can be processed in the nonwoven material in order to produce an extensibility or a stretchability along a preferred direction in the nonwoven material. Furthermore, elastomers can be incorporated in the nonwoven material, such as spandex or elastane, in order to give the flat material a certain elasticity.

In the case of fleece, paper or textile, the elasticity of the material is important in addition to its resilience. The reset describes the extent to which a material returns to its original shape following expansion. The term "extensibility" is intended here to correspond to the English term "stretch", whereas the term "resilience" is intended to correspond to the English term "extensibility". A material is interesting here if it is stretchable and partially resilient. Full resilience, i.e. perfectly elastic behavior, is not necessary for the use of a single-use product. After being stretched, the material no longer has to completely return to its original shape, but can remain in a stretched shape after an initial contract. The resilience can thus be less than 100%, with a resilience of 100% corresponding to perfectly elastic behavior. Resilience is preferred according to the invention from 100% to 30%, or from 100% to 50%, or from 100% to 70%. Extensibility corresponds to the ability to withstand stretching without destruction such as tearing. The higher the extensibility, the more the material can be stretched as a percentage. A well-known manufacturer of stretchable or retractable nonwoven materials is, for example, the Micrex company.

When using a flat material which only has a preferred direction L _stretch , it is advantageous if, in the case of the sole part 100, the preferred direction L _{stretch is} parallel to the longitudinal direction L _{s of} the foot 1. Thus, a sole part 100, which was created for one clothing size, can be adapted in the longitudinal direction L _{s to} a somewhat larger foot length of a foot 1 in order to bridge between different clothing sizes. Furthermore, it is advantageous if, in the case of the heel part 400, the preferred direction L _{stretch is} inclined to the normal to the sole part 100. A normal to the sole part 100 should be understood to mean a normal to the plane of the sole part 100. This means that if the sole part 100 or blank of the sole part 100 lies in a horizontal plane, the normal to the sole part 100 coincides with a vertical direction. In the Figures 10A to 10C In the illustrated embodiments of the heel part 400, the preferred direction L _{stretch can} be provided in such a way that in the case of a finished disposable footlet 10, i.e. after the corresponding cut edge sections have been connected, the preferred direction L _stretch lies parallel to the sole plane and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L _{s of} the foot 1.

Furthermore, according to an advantageous exemplary embodiment of the invention, in the case of the toe part 200, the preferred direction L _{stretch can be} inclined or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction L _{s of} the foot 1. Here, the blank, as for example in Fig. 9 shown, the toe part 200 can be arranged relative to the preferred direction L _{stretch of} the flat material, which is made of fleece, for example, that after connecting the corresponding cut edge sections to the sole part 100, it has a preferred direction which is inclined or essentially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction L. _s of foot 1 is.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, a corresponding change in the preferred direction L _stretch within the disposable footlet 10 is already achieved by a one-piece blank 700, which includes the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400, after the corresponding cut edge sections have been connected includes, achieved. How out Fig. 13 As can be seen, the one-piece blank 700 is provided so that a flat blank of the material corresponding to that in FIG Fig. 13 shown blank 700 is separated or punched out of this material. The preferred direction L _stretch is thus parallel to one another in all parts 100, 200, 300 and 400 when the blank 700 lies flat on a horizontal plane.

By connecting the second cut edge section 714 and the third cut edge section 716 starting from point I to point A, A ', the preferred direction L _{stretch is} gradually rotated in space, as indicated by the different longitudinal directions L' _s in the heel part 400 and L " _s in the toe part 200. Thus in the heel part 400 the preferred direction L _stretch runs diagonally in a finished disposable footlet 10 in a plane which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L ' _{s of} the foot 1. Thus there is an expansion in the heel area of the foot 1 is possible in an area between the first longitudinal side 101 and the second longitudinal side 102 of the sole part 100. In the finished disposable footlet 10, the preferred direction L _stretch in the toe part 200 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L " _{s of} the foot 1 and essentially parallel to the plane of the sole part 100. Thus, an extension of the toe part 200 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction L _s d part of the sole 100 is possible. Due to the special design of the blank 700 of the Fig. 13 It can thus be achieved that the disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is extensible or resilient in the sole area in the longitudinal direction, in the heel area is extensible or resilient in the horizontal direction and in the toe area is also horizontal and perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the sole part 100 is stretchable or resilient.

According to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention, at least one part 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600 and 610 of the disposable sock 10 or sock has a care or medical agent embedded therein. This active ingredient can for example have microspheres. The microspheres can be introduced into the nonwoven material. Specifically, resin balls and / or gelatin balls can be used as the microspheres. Microencapsulation allows solids and liquids to be surrounded with a shell. These microspheres can have a diameter of up to 800 μm . 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 easy attachment to the fleece. Gelatin balls are particularly suitable because of their low dermatological risks, the low production temperature required and only a small amount of binding agent required for their fixation. For continuous Different microspheres can be used to release the stored substances over a longer period of time.

The microspheres can have care substances and / or fragrance substances as ingredients. Here, microspheres can be filled with different ingredients. A microsphere can also contain various ingredients. For example, natural oils and fats can be used, such as jojoba oil, aloe vera, olive oil, avocado oil, shea butter, stearic acid, panthenol, vitamin E, glycerin and the like. Antibacterial substances such as fanesol, polyaminipropyl biguanide, isopropyl alcohol or clotrimazole can also be used. Oak bark, sage, chlorophyll (didecyldimonium chloride), tanic acid or Hamamelis Virginiana can be used to inhibit moisture, while urea (urea) or ingredients containing lipid can have the opposite effect. In addition, all natural fragrances, in particular menthol and lavender oil, can be used. Tea tree oil or undecylenamides DEA (diethanolamine) (to prevent athlete's foot) can be used as odor-inhibiting substances.

The caring or medicinal active ingredient can, however, also be a fatty active ingredient such as talc, for example.

According to a method for producing a disposable sock 10, the nonwoven material or the flat material can be provided on a roll and / or bale, with parts of the disposable sock 10 made of the flat material according to a predetermined cutting pattern, as described with reference to FIG Figures 8 to 13 can be separated. The parts of the disposable sock 10 can be separated from the flat material by cutting or punching. After separating the parts of the disposable sock from the flat material, the parts are connected in accordance with predetermined connecting areas of the parts of the disposable sock 10, the connecting areas being the above-described corresponding blank edge portions which are between the same points A to F of the corresponding blanks of the corresponding Parts 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610 run. According to the invention, a method for producing a disposable sock 10 is therefore provided, 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 sock 10 made of the flat material are separated according to a cutting pattern provided. Finally, the parts are in accordance with predetermined connection areas with the parts of the Disposable footlets 10 connected. 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. A connecting edge is thus formed between the heel part 400 and the sole part 100, which has an angle in the range between 60 degrees and 120 degrees, or in the range between 70 degrees and 110 degrees, or in the range between 80 degrees and 100 degrees, or in the range between 85 degrees and 95 degrees between the heel part 400 and the sole part 100.

With a higher proportion of plastic fibers or synthetic fibers such as polyester or polypropylene, the nonwoven material can also be welded. There is also the thermal molding process in the textile industry. This process generates 3D objects and the footlet 10 can also be produced with this process. However, this requires certain material properties such as a high proportion of synthetic. In the event that good composability of the product after use is desired, which requires a small proportion of plastic fibers, it is therefore preferred to use other connection methods such as sewing or gluing.

According to the invention, a disposable footlet 10 is therefore provided, which consists, for example, of a nonwoven fabric, it being possible to use a cutting pattern from a one-piece blank or a multi-part blank. A company logo can, for example, already be woven into the nonwoven. If the nonwoven fabric is stretchable or resilient in a stretch direction, the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, is advantageously designed so that it can be stretched in the longitudinal direction in the sole area and in a circumferential direction between the ankles in the heel area Foot is stretchable, and is stretchable or resilient in a toe area perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the foot and in the circumferential direction of the back of the foot. Thus, with a stretchable material, the disposable footlet 10 can be optimally adapted to the foot. The stretching directions in the disposable sock 10 can be changed by sewing or joining different blanks, but it is also possible to use a specially shaped one-piece blank in which the stretching direction rotates accordingly when the disposable sock 10 is integrated. Furthermore, an optimal adaptation of the disposable sock 10 to the foot 1 can be achieved by using an adhesive bandage to close the disposable sock 10. In this case, an adhesive bandage 520 provided as a closure part, which is attached to the sole part 100, is simply wrapped around the back of the foot and closed thus the disposable footlet 10. Furthermore, an adhesive bandage 620 can also be used to close the disposable footlet 10 on the ankle.

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

The Fig. 14 shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state. As from the Fig. 14 As can be seen, the disposable sock 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 also includes the heel part 400, which is adapted to this when the disposable sock is put on 10 to cover the heel of foot 1. Furthermore, the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, has a receiving part 450 which is adapted to receive an insert 460 (see arrow in FIG Fig. 14 ). The receiving part 450 is advantageously adapted to run from the back of the foot 1 around the heel of the foot 1 and at least partially under the ball of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is in the applied state. Thus, the insert 460 can be inserted into the receiving part 450 in order to thereby enclose in particular a rear part of the foot 1. The receiving part 450 can be delimited in particular on the sides of the foot 1 by a delimitation 455. The delimitation can in particular be a connection between the receiving part 450 and the instep part 300. For example, the receiving part 450 and the instep part 300 can be sewn or welded to the boundary 455. The boundary 455 can therefore be a seam or a welded seam.

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

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

In order to minimize friction on the skin, a surface area or surface areas of the disposable sock 10 which are adapted to contact the foot 1 when the disposable sock 10 is put on can have a friction-reducing material. In addition to the mechanical and / or geometrical properties of the disposable sock according to the invention, e.g. Elasticity and tear resistance, a perceived haptic "softness" (i.e. processing without edges, which is especially smooth, clean, etc.) is advantageous for the wearer or the foot.

The risk that friction has a negative effect on the skin (for example, causing superficial abrasion of the skin or tissue deformation) is increased in addition to the influence of the material through sustained pressure. Increased pressure always arises in the places where a small area bears a relatively high weight, such as on the heel of the foot, especially in the case of less mobile patients. The duration of the pressure also plays a role. The disposable footlet 10 according to the invention therefore has the receiving part 450 into which, in particular, a pressure-reducing insert 460 can be inserted.

The friction between the skin and the disposable sock can be reduced, for example, as follows: by using a material made of preferably "manufactured man-made fibers", such as those sold under the product name Parafricta. The "manufactured man-made fibers" show less friction in mechanical processes in order to prevent skin irritation, which in turn can lead from small abrasions or redness to serious sequelae such as decubitus (caused by bedsores) and are therefore associated with considerable costs for the healthcare industry stand; by using an impregnated material that is impregnated, for example, by means of a recipe 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 sock 10.

In order to produce a lubricating effect between the skin of the foot 1 and the disposable footlet 10, a textile strip (not shown) which has a lotion can also be provided. The textile strip can 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 due to a smear effect), the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, furthermore have an active ingredient applied to the disposable sock 10, which has a friction-reducing, odor-inhibiting, antibacterial, bacteriostatic, fungistatic, antiviral, hemostatic and / or analgesic effect. The active ingredient can also be applied to the insert 460.

In addition, moisture also has a negative effect on the skin, e.g. from incontinence or sweat. Moisture increases the friction factor between a material and the skin by a factor of around two. The disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can therefore also have moisture-absorbing properties, such as, for example, be formed from a moisture-absorbing material and / or have a moisture-absorbing material.

As described herein, the exemplary embodiments or their features can be combined with one another, resulting in new exemplary embodiments. The Fig. 14 shows the embodiment according to Figure 2A and 2 B , however, the receiving part 450 can consequently be provided on any exemplary embodiment described herein. So shows Fig. 15 the embodiment according to figures Figure 4A and 4b with a receiving part 450, whereby in particular the advantages described herein are achieved.

The Fig. 16 shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention in a closed state. As from the Fig. 14 As can be seen, the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can have a pull-on aid 470 which is attached to the heel part 400. The donning aid 470 can be adapted to facilitate donning and / or doffing of the disposable sock 10. For example, the donning aid 470 can make it easier to put on and / or take off the disposable sock 10 by gripping the disposable sock 10 on the donning aid in order to pull the heel part 400 over the heel or off the heel. For example, in a particularly simple and inexpensive embodiment, the donning aid can have a tab, an eyelet or a tab protruding from the heel part 400. The embodiment according to Fig. 15 has in particular the ankle closure part 600. The receiving part 450 can advantageously extend from the heel part 400 to the ankle closure part 600 in order to be able to receive a larger insert 460. As a result, a larger part of the foot 1 can be protected and / or supported.

Furthermore, the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can be placed on the inside thereof, i.e. the side of the disposable sock 10 that is in contact with the skin, in the area of the heel, in particular in the direction of the ankle, have a coating, for example with silicone, in order to prevent the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, from sliding over the heel again after being put on. In addition, a coating with silicone on the inside of the disposable sock 10 can also be present in other areas at certain points or over the area in order to prevent the disposable sock 10 from slipping or twisting on the foot. On the inside of the disposable footlet 10, a slip-resistant coating can thus be applied, e.g. a base material with a silicone coating, which prevents the sock or the disposable footlet 10 from turning unintentionally on itself, for example at night.

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

The elastic material 810, 820 can be made of the same material, in particular fleece, as the material of the disposable sock 10, in particular the back closure part 800, or a separate non-woven or woven material that has elastic and tensile properties. The elastic material 810, 820 can build up a tensile stress which enables the disposable sock 10 to be put on and closed with a precise fit.

The adhesive element 840 can have a tension-proof Velcro, an adhesive or an adhesive material, so that it can bond to the material underneath. A closure, for example similar to that of diapers, would be possible, which allows multiple adjustments to achieve an optimal fit. In particular, the adhesive element 840 can be made from the same material like the adhesive element 515, 615 and / or have the same properties as the adhesive element 515.

A disposable footlet 10 designed in this way can be particularly advantageous for people who are still mobile or independent. These people do not need any assistance in getting dressed / undressed, but despite all of this they find a hygiene article beneficial for their foot condition (infection, allergy, open wounds, athlete's foot, etc.). The disposable sock 10 enables conventional socks as well as shoes to be put on. This configuration can also be advantageous without a receiving part.

In addition, the disposable footlet 10 according to the invention can be coated on the side of the sole of the foot 1, that is to say the side facing the floor, punctually or flatly with a slip-resistant material such as silicone. This means that users do not slip on smooth floors, but still have the option of being able to slip into shoes.

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

As in Fig. 18 As shown, at least one first nonwoven material can be embossed or mechanically pressed with at least one further nonwoven material in exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, the layers of nonwoven material can be connected to one another by means of an airlaid process. Similar or different types of nonwoven materials can be glued at least partially one above the other. In addition to the absorbency, this also increases the wet strength of the composite fleece.

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

The material 1000 can be a nonwoven or nonwoven material, as it is for example in DE 60 2004 002 206 T2 is revealed. In particular, the material 1000 be a porous or absorbent nonwoven fabric made of fibers or filaments that can be obtained by carding, spin-laying, melt-spinning, air-laying, wet-laying or a mixture thereof. Furthermore, a water jet entanglement can be used as a web bonding method.

The fibers or filaments of the nonwoven material can be natural, for example wood pulp, wool, cotton, linen and the like, of course synthetic, such as regenerated cellulose, e.g. B. 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 can advantageously have a weight per unit area of 10-30 g / m ² , more preferably 15-25 g / m ² . A spunbonded nonwoven made of polypropylene, in particular with a weight per unit area of 15-25 g / m ² , can particularly preferably be provided for the material 1000.

In the example of the 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, which form the multilayer material 1000. However, the multi-layer material 1000 can also have any other number of material layers, such as two, three, five, six and more. The first to fourth material layers 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040 are preferably mechanically connected to one another, for example laminated to one another.

For example, the first material layer 1010 can be a non-woven, 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 disposable footlet 10, that is to say the side that lies against the foot 1.

The second material layer 1020 can be a preferably elastic film material or elastic film material. In particular, the second material layer 1020 can be a bis-stretch material that enables elasticity in two spatial directions. Furthermore, the second material layer 110 can be permeable or semi-permeable in order to allow moisture through. However, it preferably provides a microbial barrier function.

The third material layer 1030 can be a non-woven and / or highly elastic material layer, which is particularly resistant to abrasion in order to provide a high level of durability.

The fourth material layer 1040 can represent a coating, in particular on the outside of the disposable sock 10. The fourth material layer 1040 is preferably non-slip in order to prevent slipping when the disposable sock 10 is worn. Furthermore, the fourth material layer 1040 can provide a non-permeable film as a barrier function. The fourth material layer 1040 can only provide the barrier function in some areas. In this way, a barrier function can only be provided in the areas where it is needed, whereas in other areas a higher moisture transport can be guaranteed via the disposable sock. Furthermore, the fourth material layer 1040 can have an adhesive coating, in particular in the areas in which the locking mechanism is formed in the disposable sock.

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

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

A second functional area 1052 can provide increased elasticity, for example in an area of the closure mechanism such as the instep closure part 500, provide. In this way, for example, a locking mechanism with a high tolerance and / or a large overlap can be mapped. If the functional area 1052 is formed with increased elasticity, for example in a region of the back of the foot, then wrinkles can be prevented from forming on the back of the foot.

A third functional area 1053 can provide a soft tactile feeling in an upper area of the heel part 400, that is to say in the area in which the user grips the disposable footlet 10 for putting on / taking off. This can be achieved through a higher elasticity due to elastic threads introduced into the material layer 1000 or connected to it, which are arranged more closely meshed in the third functional area than in the other functional areas, for example the seventh functional area 1057. Furthermore, a sticky coating can be provided on the inside of the disposable footlet 10 in the ankle area. Furthermore, an extra compression with integrated elasticity can be provided in the region of the heel part 400 in order to make it easier to put on / take off the disposable footlet 10. Furthermore, the material can be made thicker in the area, for example by means of a double layer, in order to prevent tearing or tearing in this area.

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

A fifth functional area 1055, which is also referred to as a “landing zone” in technical English, can represent or a part of a locking mechanism or act as a support for this. For example, Velcro fasteners or an elastic fastener can be attached (glued, sewn or welded) to the outer material layer. Furthermore, an adhesive coating can be provided, with the aid of which the material layers of the multilayer material layer 1000 stick to one another. The use of an adhesive can provide a cost saving compared to the use of Velcro fasteners and can thus be advantageous in particular in the case of a disposable sock 10.

A sixth functional area 1056 can provide absorbent properties. An extra sole or part of the sole can be made from a non-woven material or a foam material can be provided on the inside of the disposable sock 10 to absorb sweat. Furthermore, the multilayer material layer 1000 can provide increased breathability in this area in order to transport liquid, such as for example sweat, from the inside of the disposable sock 10 to the outside without, however, drying out the skin. Furthermore, the sixth functional area 1056 can provide thermal insulation.

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

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

As in the top two pictures of the Figure 21 As shown, the stretch material 2000 can be a material layer 1110 made of a material 1000, for example made of a nonwoven material, applied in a corrugated state to contracted elasticizing means 1300, for example elastic threads 1120. In this state, the material layer 1110 can have depressions and elevations. The elastic threads 1120 can be arranged in parallel and connected to the depressions of the material layer 1110. In a practical implementation For example, the elastic threads 1120 can also be completely covered with an adhesive layer and then connected under prestress to the material layer 1110, which is in particular a nonwoven material layer. Since the non-woven material consists of a large number of fibers or filaments, there is also a point connection between the elastic threads 1120 and the material layer 1110. If you now exert tension along the elastic threads 1120, the corrugated state of the material layer 1110 can be seen in pass a stretched state, and the material layer 1110 stretch in the direction along the elastic threads 1120, in particular until a smooth state of the material layer 1110 is reached. A restoring force in the direction of the corrugated state can be provided by the elastic threads 1120. In this way, elasticity can be produced in a material layer that has no intrinsic elasticity. The elasticizing means 1300 preferably comprise thread-like or ribbon-shaped elasticizing means, such as rubber or polyether polyurethane or polyester polyurethane threads, preferably elastic threads such as Lycra® or Spandex® threads. The elasticizing means 1300 can preferably have a thickness of 300-1500 dtex, in particular 500-1200 dtex, further in particular 500-900 dtex. Thus, as the stretch material 2000, a unistretch material can be produced which has elastic properties along a single predetermined stretch direction L _STRETCH .

Padding that can prevent damage to the skin and / or thermal insulation can be provided by the material layer 1110 in the corrugated state. Furthermore, the structure produced in this way can be used to cover seams and / or edges. Further, _a friction can be reduced due to micro-movements. In addition, a highly elastic stretch material 2000 is provided in such a way that it provides high extensibility with high resilience at the same time.

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

The two lower images of the Fig. 21 show a transfer of the one-dimensional principle described so far to two spatial directions. Here, the material layer 1110 is not as in the two upper and middle images of Fig. 21 corrugated along one direction, but along two spatial directions. For this purpose, the elastic layer 1130 is prestressed in two directions and connected to the material 1000 via a grid of connection points 1140. According to one exemplary embodiment, an elastic film can also be applied to the material layer 1110 made from the material 1000, the elastic film contracting in an aftertreatment. An example of such a stretch material is the Conforma material from HB Fuller. As a result, a bistretch material can be produced as the stretch material 2000, which has elastic properties in two spatial directions, that is to say has a first stretch direction L _STRETCH1 and a second stretch direction L _STRETCH2 .

In the Figures 22A to 27C Further exemplary embodiments of a disposable footlet 10 and associated cutting patterns are shown, which or their features can be combined with the exemplary embodiments described herein or their features, resulting in new exemplary embodiments.

The Figures 22A and 22B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 or a sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention and FIGS Figure 22C shows the corresponding pattern. As from the Figures 22A and 22B As can be seen, the disposable sock 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 also includes the heel part 400, which is adapted to this when the disposable sock is put on 10 to cover the heel of foot 1. Furthermore, the disposable sock 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, has an instep closure part 500 which is adapted to, when the disposable sock 10 is in place on the foot 1, the disposable sock 10 on the back of the foot of the To releasably close the foot 1. According to the in Figures 22A and 22B As shown in the exemplary embodiment of the invention, the instep closure part 500 has a tab part 510 which is fastened to the sole part 100 and which has an adhesive element 515 or a Velcro fastener for releasably fastening the tab part 510 to the instep part 300 or to the sole part 100. The disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, furthermore has an ankle closure part 600 which is adapted in such a way that, when the disposable footlet 10 is put on, it has the disposable footlet 10 on the ankle of the foot 1 releasably closes. In the in the Figures 22A and 22B The embodiment of the invention shown comprises the ankle locking part 600 at least a tab part 610 which is fastened to the heel part 400 and which has an adhesive element 615 for releasably fastening the tab part 610 to the ankle closure part 600 or to the heel part 400. As a result, both a firm enclosure of the back of the foot and a fastening of the disposable sock 10 upwards can take place. The instep closure part 500 and / or the ankle closure part 600 are preferably designed to be elastic, in order to ensure both a scope for movements and at the same time to provide a secure hold.

According to one embodiment, at least the sole part 100, the heel part 400 and the toe part 200 can be designed as a one-piece cutting pattern. In particular, the sole part 100, the heel part 400, the toe part 200 and furthermore the instep part 300 can be designed as a one-piece cut pattern. Like in the Figure 22C shown, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 each have a straight cut edge portion, wherein the straight cut edge portion of the instep part 300 and the straight cut edge portion of the heel part 400 diverge in a leg shape and enclose a cutting edge angle α. The one-piece cutting pattern can therefore have at least one cutting edge corner section with a cutting edge angle α of equal to or greater than 70 °, in particular equal to or greater than 75 ° and / or equal to or less than 90 °, in particular equal to or less than 85 ° and / or preferably approximately equal to 80 ° have. The cutting edge angle α can be formed between two cutting edges, one of which is 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 part 500 and the ankle closure part 600. However, the cut edge angle α can also be formed on the opposite side or on both sides between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400. By providing at least one cut edge corner section in a pattern, from which a straight cut edge section of the instep part 300 and a straight cut edge section of the heel part 400 run out and enclose an angle smaller than 90 °, when the cut edge sections of the instep part 300 and the heel part 400 are connected, a Disposable footlet 10 produced, in which the rear heel part 400 in the area of the Achilles tendon runs towards the latter, that is, does not protrude vertically upwards from the sole part 100, but forms a pocket for the heel. Slipping out of the disposable footlet 10 in the area of the heel part 400 is thus prevented or at least made more difficult. Furthermore, the toe part 200 can have a toe receiving part 210. The toe receiving portion 210 can be in put on the toes and thus allow easy slipping into the disposable sock 10 to put it on.

The Figures 23A and 23B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention and FIGS Figure 23C shows the corresponding pattern. The in Figures 23A to 23C Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figures 22A to 22C Disposable footlet 10 shown essentially in that the instep closure part 500 comprises a self-adhesive bandage or adhesive bandage 520 instead of a tab part 510 and instead of the ankle closure part 600. The adhesive bandage 520 is adapted to enclose the heel part 400 at least once when the disposable footlet 10 is in place on the foot 1 (see arrow in FIG Figure 23A ). Furthermore, the heel part 400 can be used in connection with the Figure 3A and 3B Have the properties described.

That in the Figure 23C The pattern shown differs from the one in the Figure 22C The cutting pattern shown essentially in that the instep closure part 500 is made longer in order to represent the adhesive bandage 520, and in that no region corresponding to the ankle closure part 600 is provided. In particular, a cut edge corner region with the cut edge angle α described above can also be provided between the instep part 300 and the heel part 400.

The Figures 24A and 24B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention and FIGS Figure 24C shows the corresponding pattern. The in Figures 23A to 23C Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figures 22A to 22C Disposable footlet 10 shown essentially in that the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 are attached to or connected to the toe part 200. In particular, the flap part 510 can be attached to the toe part 200 and the flap part 610 can be attached to the flap part 410. After a user has stepped into the disposable footlet 10, in particular with his toes in the toe part 200, the instep part 500 and the ankle part 600 can be folded back from the toe part 200 and attached to the instep part 300 and / or the heel part 400 will. For example, the instep fastening part 500 can have an adhesive element 515 or a Velcro fastening element in order to fasten the instep fastening part 500 to the instep part 300 and / or the ankle fastening part 600 can have an adhesive element 615 or a Velcro fastening element in order to attach the ankle fastening part 600 to the To attach heel part 400. The ankle fastener part 600 can have opposing extensions which can be thrown around the leg of the user and can be fastened to one another by means of the adhesive element 615 or the Velcro fastener element.

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

The Figures 25A and 25B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention and FIGS Figure 25C shows the corresponding pattern. The in Figures 25A to 25C Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figures 24A to 24C Disposable footlets 10 shown essentially in that the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 are present as a separate pattern. So a two-part pattern is provided. The pattern for the instep closure part 500 and the ankle closure part 600 additionally has a toe closure part 900 which can be slipped over the toes. So after you have put on the first part with the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400, the fastening part with the instep fastening part 500, the ankle fastening part 600 and the toe fastening part 900 can be pulled over the toes and onto the instep part 300 and / or fasten the heel part 400. As a result of the two-part design of the disposable sock 10, different materials can be used for the two different areas, and the two parts can thus be optimized for their respective purposes.

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

The Figures 26A and 26B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention and FIGS Figure 26C shows the corresponding pattern. The in Figures 26A to 26C Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figures 25A to 25C Disposable footlet 10 shown essentially in that the instep closure part 500 is at least partially attached from the inside. A two-part cutting pattern is therefore provided, which is at least partially attached to the first cutting pattern from the inside, that is to say from the side facing the foot.

The instep closure part 500 has a back part 550 which is arranged over the back of the foot. A front part of the back part 550 can be pushed into the toe part 200 and a rear part facing the ankle can be pushed into the heel part 400. To fasten the rear part to the heel part 400, one, preferably two, ankle strap part (s) 552 can be provided, which can be fastened from the inside to the heel part 400. For example, the ankle tab portion 552 can be sticky or have a Velcro fastener. Furthermore, the instep closure part 500 can have one, preferably two, lateral flap parts 554 in a central region, which is / are attached to the instep part 300 from the outside. The side tab portion 554 can be sticky or have a hook and loop fastener.

As a result of the two-part design of the disposable sock 10, different materials can be used for the two different areas, and the two parts can thus be optimized for their respective purposes. The instep closure part 500 preferably comprises elastic material, in particular a more elastic material than the sole part 100, the toe part 200, the instep part 300 and the heel part 400. This allows the disposable sock 10 to be closed securely and snugly with sufficient space. Furthermore, the disposable footlet 10 can be adapted to the foot 1 by moving the instep closure part 500 relative to the sole part 100, toe part 200, instep part 300 and heel part 400 (see arrow in the right-hand illustration in FIG Figure 26A ).

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

The Figures 27A and 27B show schematic perspective views of a disposable sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention and FIGS Figure 27C shows the corresponding pattern. The in Figures 27A to 27C Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figures 22A to 22C Disposable footlet 10 shown essentially in that the instep closure part 500 comprises two instep overlap parts 560 instead of one flap part 510 and the ankle closure part 600 comprises two ankle overlap parts 660 instead of one flap part 610. The two instep overlap parts 560 are adapted to enclose the instep part 300 at least once when the disposable footlet 10 is in place on the foot 1 (see left arrow in FIG Figure 27A ) and to be placed on top of one another so that the instep overlap parts 560 at least partially overlap. The two ankle overlap parts 660 are adapted to enclose the heel part 400 at least once when the disposable footlet 10 is in place on the foot 1 (see right arrow in FIG Figure 27A ) and to be placed one on top of the other, so that the ankle overlapping parts 660 at least partially overlap one another. Preferably, for the in the Figures 27A to 27C shown disposable footlet 10 used multi-layer material have a diaper material. A diaper material can, for example, be a nonwoven material and / or a stretch material, which was produced, for example, by means of a stretch-bond process and thus has elastic properties. The fleece material can also have special absorbent properties in order to keep the foot dry or to be able to release an active substance to the foot for a long time. Furthermore, in a central region of the toe part 400, an overlap part 565 of two cutting edges of the pattern can be provided. The flap part 565 can have an adhesive element or Velcro fastener element on the side facing the instep part 300 in order to releasably close the disposable sock 10.

That in the Figure 27C The pattern shown differs from the one in the Figure 22C Pattern shown essentially in that it has a particularly simple shape. It is mirror-symmetrical around an elongated center line (see dashed line in Figure 27C ) of the sole part 100 and has a wing-like shape. Due to the simple shape of the pattern, the in the Figures 27A to 27C Disposable footlets 10 shown are particularly easy to manufacture and / or can be manufactured at least in the sole area without a seam.

The Figure 28A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and FIG Figure 28B shows the corresponding pattern. As from the Figures 22A and 22B As can be seen, the disposable sock 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 also includes the heel part 400, which is adapted to this when the disposable sock is put on 10 to cover the heel of foot 1. Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment of Figures 28A and 28B Disposable footlets 10 shown have a limitation 1210 in the sole part 100. The boundary 1210 can be a seam or a weld seam at which two cutting edges of the sole part are sewn to one another. This makes it possible to provide a disposable footlet 10 which a user can simply pull over the foot 1. The disposable footlet 10 or the sock 10, in particular the disposable sock 10, can therefore be produced inexpensively and provide easy handling.

Like in the Figure 28B As shown, the sole part 100, the heel part 400, the instep part 300 and the toe part 200 can be designed as a one-piece cutting pattern. The one-piece cutting pattern can be connected via an area corresponding to the toe part 200 and / or cut edges in an area corresponding to the sole part 100 can have cut edges which form the delimitation 1210.

The Figure 29A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and FIG Figure 29B shows the corresponding pattern. The in Figures 29A and 29B Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figures 28A and 28B Disposable footlet 10 shown essentially in that, instead of the limitation 1210, it has a first limitation 1220 and a second limitation 1230. Thus, the seams do not run centrally over the heel area of a foot received in the disposable sock 10, but laterally, whereby a pressure point in the sole area in the area of the heel is avoided. The first restriction 1210 may attach an upper part, such as the toe receiving part 210, to the remainder of the toe part 200. The second delimitation 1230 can connect the heel part 400 to the instep part 300.

Like in the Figure 28B As shown, the sole part 100, the heel part 400, the instep part 300 and parts of the toe part 200 can be designed as a one-piece cutting pattern, whereas the toe receiving part 210 can be present as a separate cutting pattern that is later attached via the boundary 1220. The cutting pattern can have cutting 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.

The Figure 30A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and FIG Figure 30B shows the corresponding pattern. The in Figures 30A and 30B Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figures 29A and 29B Disposable sock 10 shown essentially in that it can be manufactured from a one-piece pattern. So is in the pattern Figure 30B a toe-receiving portion 210 connected to the remainder of the toe portion 200. The cut edges of the toe receiving part 210 form boundaries 1240 which can be connected to the toe part 200. There are also limits 1250 that correspond to limits 1230. According to embodiments, as in the Figure 30B shown, the toe receiving part 210 have a semicircular recess in a region corresponding to the toe part 200.

The Figure 31A shows a schematic perspective view of a disposable footlet 10 according to a further embodiment of the invention and FIG Figure 31B shows the corresponding pattern. The in Figures 31A and 31B Disposable sock 10 shown differs from that in FIG Figures 30A and 30B Disposable footlets 10 shown essentially in that parts of the instep part 300 overlap. The overlapping parts of the instep part 300 can be formed in an area close to the toe area in order to ensure an even more secure hold and to provide thermal insulation in the area. As in the pattern of the Figure 31B As shown, this cutting pattern then does not have the semicircular recess in an area corresponding to the toe part 200.

The Figures 32A and 32B show a pattern of a sock 10, in particular a disposable sock 10, which a stretch material 2000 can have. The stretch material 2000 can comprise elasticizing means 1300 and at least one material layer 1000. The elasticizing means 1300 can comprise the elastic threads 1120 or an elastic layer 1130, as above in relation to FIG Fig. 21 has been described. The stretch material 2000 can comprise a composite structure made of at least one material layer 1000 and elasticizing means 1300, in which the at least one material layer 1000 is connected in a corrugated, creped or accordion-like form with the contracted elasticizing means 1300 such that the composite structure at least along one stretching direction L _STRETCH is elastically stretchable. According to one embodiment, the sock 10 is made from a one-piece or two-piece pattern of a stretch material 2000 that has only a single stretch direction LSTRETCH, that is, is elastically stretchable along only one direction in the plane of the flat, flat or fabric-like stretch material 2000. Such a stretch material 2000 with only a single stretch direction LSTRETCH has the advantage of simple, uncomplicated and cost-effective production with a reduced number of production steps.

The Figure 32A shows the pattern of a sock 10 made of a stretch material 2000 in a non-stretched state, which can correspond to a contracted state of the sock 10. The Figure 32B shows the same pattern in a stretched state. The stretch between the in Figure 32A state shown and the in Figure 32B shown condition is 100%. The stretching by a certain percentage corresponds to a change in length by this percentage compared to the non-stretched state. An expansion of 100% corresponds to a change in length of + 100%. Thus, in Figure 32B The cutting pattern shown has a length along the stretch indicated by the arrow LSTRETCH that is twice as high as that in FIG Figure 32A shown contracted pattern.

According to exemplary embodiments, the stretch material 2000 can have a maximum achievable elongation before tearing apart, ie an elongation or elongation at break along the stretch direction LSTRETCH from a contracted state to a stretched state of more than 50%, or more than 100%, or more than 150%, or more than 200%, or more than 250%, or more than 300%, or more than 400%, or more than 500%, or more than 600%, or more than 700%, or more than 800%, or more than 900%, and less than 1000%. Extensibility corresponds to the ability to withstand stretching without destruction such as tearing. The higher the extensibility, the more the material can be stretched as a percentage. As in relation to Fig. 21 described, the extensibility of a stretch material 2000 can be adjusted via the degree of pretensioning of the elasticizing means 1300 before it is connected to the material 1000.

For the use of the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10, full resilience, that is to say perfectly elastic behavior, may not be necessary. The resilience can therefore be less than 100%, with a resilience of 100% corresponding to perfectly elastic behavior. According to the invention, a resilience of 100% to 30%, or from 100% to 50%, or from 100% to 70% is preferred. A resilience of 100% means that the material fully returns to its original shape, a resilience of 0% that the material remains in its stretched state, and a resilience of, for example, 70% that the material only 70% from its stretched state % of the stretching distance returns to its original shape. After being stretched, the material no longer has to completely return to its original shape, but can remain in a stretched shape after an initial contract. However, a full resilience of 100% is preferred.

That in the Figures 32A and 32B The cutting pattern shown for the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10 can, as shown, be formed in one piece. Alternatively, the cutting pattern can also be designed in two parts. The cutting pattern of the sock 10 or the disposable sock 10 can be axially symmetrical along an axis of symmetry A _S , and in particular consist of two mirror-symmetrical parts that run along the axis of symmetry A _S (dashed line in the Figures 32A and 32B ) are separated from each other. The cutting pattern of the sock 10 can therefore have a butterfly shape, with the folded edge of the cutting pattern along the axis of symmetry A _S corresponding to the shaft area 400b of the heel part 400 of the sock 10 and the cutting edges of the cutting pattern in the area of the heel area 400a of the heel part 400, in the area of the sole part 100 and in the area of the toe part 200 are connected or sewn together. According to one embodiment, the stretch direction L _{STRETCH of} the stretch material 2000 can run perpendicular to the symmetry axis A _{S of} the pattern of the sock 10.

The Figure 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. The Figure 33B shows a top view of a sock 10 or a disposable sock 10 in a contracted state according to an embodiment of the invention. The Figure 33C shows a schematic perspective view of a sock 10 or a disposable sock 10 in a stretched state according to an embodiment of the invention. The Figures 32A and 32B show the corresponding pattern.

As from the Figures 33A to 33C As can be seen, the sock 10 can further comprise, in addition to the sole part 100, the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, a heel part 400 which is adapted to cover the heel of the foot 1 when the disposable footlet 10 is put on. Furthermore, the sock 10 can include the ankle closure part 600, which is adapted to releasably close the sock 10 on the ankle, or in the area of the ankle, or in an area below the ankle, or in an instep area of the foot 1 when the sock 10 is put on . The heel part 400 here comprises a heel area 400a, a shaft area 400b and a collar area 400c. The shaft region 400b comprises the region of the sock 10 which is referred to as the sock shaft in a known sock. The waistband area 400c comprises the area of the sock 10, which in a known sock designates the sock waistband, also cuffs or waistband, and corresponds to the area of an upper terminating edge K2 of the sock 10. In the closed state of the sock 10 through the ankle fastener part 600, the sock has 10 at least one more waistband opening O _B through which the leg belonging to the foot 1 of a wearer of the sock 10 extends. Furthermore, the sock 10 has an instep opening O _R in the area of the instep part 300, which can be at least partially closed by the ankle closure part 600 when the sock 10 is put on.

The Figures 33A to 33B show that in the Figure 32A Patterns shown in an unfolded state in a folded and ready-to-use assembled or connected state. The Figures 33A and 33B show the sock 10 in a contracted state. The Figure 33C shows the sock 10 in a stretched state. According to exemplary embodiments, the sock 10 in the contracted state can have a dimension a in the longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 from the upper end edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the heel part 400 to a tip S of the toe part 200 in the contracted state of less than 40 cm or less than 35 cm, or smaller than 30 cm, or smaller than 25 cm, or smaller than 20 cm, or smaller than 15 cm, smaller than 10 cm, and larger than 10 cm, or larger than 5 cm. The longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 in the contracted state is to be defined as a direction which is perpendicular to the terminating edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the sock 10 or the waistband opening O _B in the waistband area 400c of the sock 10 and points in a longitudinal direction of the contracted sock 10 . Should the terminating edge K2 of the sock 10 not form a straight terminating edge in the contracted state of the sock 10, then the The longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 can be defined parallel to the longitudinal direction of the sock shaft in the shaft region 400b. In the event that the longitudinal direction L _a cannot or can only be defined with difficulty using the above definitions, the dimension a should be defined as a dimension of the sock 10 along a direction along which the sock 10 has the largest dimension in the contracted state. It should be pointed out 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 of the sole part 100, as in relation to FIG Fig. 13 as the longitudinal direction L _{S was} introduced. This direction L _S would be in the in Figure 33B Rather, the sock 10 shown is parallel to a cut edge section or cut edge section K4 adjoining the sole part 100 ( Figure 35B ) run.

In the stretched, in particular applied state, the sock 10 can have a dimension or length from the tip S of the toe part 200 to the end edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the heel part 400 of more than 25 cm, or of more than 30 cm, or of more than 35 cm , or more than 40 cm, or more than 45 cm, or more than 50 cm, and smaller 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 of less than 20 cm, or of less than 15 cm, of less than 10 cm and in an applied state are stretched into a stretched state that the heel part 400 is pulled over the heel of the foot 1 and on the ankle by the ankle closure part 600 is attached.

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

According to a preferred embodiment, when the sock 10 is put on, the elastic seam 1350 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 zigzag seam can be produced by a zigzag stitch with a longer stitch length than that used in a non-elastic seam. However, a non-elastic seam, for example an ultrasonic weld seam, can also be provided as a seam 1350 elastic in the seam direction, which connects the parts to be connected in the seam direction under prestress so that in the contracted state this acts in the seam direction like an elastic seam in the seam direction and is elastically stretchable. The seam 1350, which is elastic in the seam direction, can thus be produced in that two parts of the sock 10 are connected to one another in the stretched state. This is possible in particular when the stretch direction LSTRETCH does not run perpendicularly into the seam 1350 which is elastic in the seam direction.

Like in the Figure 33B shown, the elastic seam 1350 (in FIGS Figures 33B and 33C shown as a dashed line) have a U-like or V-like shape. Furthermore, in the shaft area 400b of the heel part 400, a connected or one-piece area of the cutting pattern can follow, which is along the axis of symmetry A _S ( Figures 32A and 32B ) of the pattern is folded. If the cutting pattern of the sock 10 is made in two parts, the seam 1350 can cut the two parts of the shaft area 400b along the cut edge section K3, the two parts of the heel area 400a and the two parts of the sole part 100 along the cut edge section K4 and the two parts of the toe part 200 along the Connect the cut edge section K5 elastically to one another in the direction of the seam (see also Figures 35B and 35C ).

At the joined by the seam 1350 area that can extend from the heel portion 400 to the toe portion 200, the Ristöffnung O _R joins. The instep opening O _R has the function of making it easier to put on the sock 10. In particular, the instep opening O _{R can be} a longitudinal slot which, when the sock 10 is in place and not yet closed, extends from the end edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the heel part 400 in the area of the ankle of the foot 1 to the toe part 200, in particular to the end of the instep opening E extends in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 of the sock 10, in particular to the end of the seam 1350 in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300. The instep opening O _R can also be designed as a cutout, as an incision, as a cut in the sock 10. The The instep opening O _R can have a dimension or length starting from the end edge K2 in the waistband area 400c of the sock 10, in particular starting from the area of the ankle closure part 600, to the toe part 200, in particular to the instep opening end E in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, in particular at the end of the seam 1350 in the transition region between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300, of greater than 5 cm, or of greater than 10 cm, or of greater than 15 cm in the case of a contracted sock 10. The length or dimension of the instep opening O _R can also be at least 20%, or at least 30%, or at least 40%, or at least 50%, or at least 60%, or at least 70%, or at least 80%, and a maximum of 90%, or be a maximum of 80% of the dimension a in the longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 in the contracted state. The instep opening end E in the transition area between the toe part 200 and the instep part 300 of the sock 10 can coincide with the end of the seam 1350 if, for example, the seam 1350 extends centrally along the longitudinal direction L _{S of} the sole part 100 in a sock 10 when it is put on through the sock 10 runs.

When the sock 10 is put on, a toe area of the foot 1 of a patient or of a user in the contracted state can be inserted 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 instep opening O _R opposite the sole part 100 and the heel part 400, when the sock 10 is not closed, it does not enclose or absorb the remaining area of the foot 1, apart from the toe area. In order to put on the sock 10 completely, the user or a person putting on the sock 10, for example a carer, can grip the sock 10 at the waistband area 400c of the heel part 400 and pull the sock 10 over the heel of the foot 1, preferably up to the ankle. In this case, the stretch material 2000 of the sock 10 is moved along the elasticizing means 1300 (for the sake of simplicity of illustration, only one reference numeral 1300 is shown in FIGS Figures 33A to 33C shown) stretched. As a result, the sock 10 can adapt to the foot 1 of the user and at the same time offer a secure hold.

As in Figure 33B As shown, elasticizing means 1300 can run in the shaft region 400b of the heel part 400 perpendicular to a longitudinal direction L _{a of} the sock 10 in the contracted state. According to one exemplary _embodiment , the stretch material of the sock 10 can have only one preferred direction, that is to say only one stretch direction L _STRETCH , which in particular can correspond to a direction of the arrangement of the elasticizing means 1300. The user pulls along the direction L _a the sock 10 up over the heel. Since the elasticizing means 1300 here run perpendicular to the pulling direction caused when the sock 10 is put on, when the sock 10 is put on, there is no stretching in the pulling direction in the shaft region 400b, which enables comfortable pulling on.

According to exemplary embodiments, the sock 10 in an applied state at the ankle fastener part 600 can have an angle of equal to or greater than 80 °, in particular equal to or greater than 85 ° and / or equal to or less than 100 °, in particular equal to or less than 95 ° and / or preferably equal to approximately 90 °. As a result, a power transmission perpendicular to the user's foot can be ensured.

In the area of the elastic seam 1350, the elasticizing means 1300 preferably run at an oblique angle to the elastic seam 1350. If the elastic seam 1350 has a U-like or V-like shape, the elasticizing means 1300 can be in the area of the heel area 400a of the heel part 400 and / or of the sole part 100 cut the elastic seam 1350 at an acute angle. The elasticizing means 1300 can also run from the heel part 400 and / or the sole part 100 to the instep part 300 and / or toe part 200. The elasticizing means 1300 can again cut the elastic seam 1350 in the toe part 200 at an acute angle. This applies in particular to elasticizing means 1300 which intersect the elastic seam 1350 in the sole part 100. Further, elasticizing 1300 intersect in an acute angle the Ristöffnung O _R in the range of Ristteils 300th This applies in particular to elasticizing means 1300 which intersect the elastic seam 1350 in the sole part 100 and / or the heel area 400a of the heel part 400. The angle between the elastic seam 1350 in the area of the sole part 100 or a cut edge section K4 of the sock 10 adjoining the heel area 400a of the heel part 400 and the sole part 100 and the stretch direction L _STRETCH can therefore be in a range between 10 ° and 80 °, or between 10 ° and 70 °, or between 10 ° and 60 °, or between 10 ° and 50 ° deviate from an orthogonal to the seam direction of the seam 1350. The stretch material 2000 can therefore have a stretch direction L _STRETCH which, in the contracted state of the stretch material 2000, runs essentially parallel to a terminating edge K2 in a collar area 400c of the heel part 400 and a cut edge section K4 adjoining the sole area 100 at an angle in the area between 10 ° and 80 ° deviating from the normal direction of the cut edge section K4 intersects. The stretch direction can also be used here L _STRETCH essentially perpendicularly intersect a cutting edge section K3 adjoining the shaft region 400b of the heel part 400.

As a result, the sock 10 can adapt to the user's foot 1 not only 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 area of the sole part 100 in the area of the seam 1350 obliquely to the elastic seam 1350 and not perpendicular to it, which results in elasticity in the seam direction of the seam 1350 due to the elasticizing means 1300 entering the seam 1350 in a V shape. Thus, the heel area 400a of the heel part 400 and / or the sole part 100 is elastic in the longitudinal direction of the foot 1 and along the seam direction of the elastic seam 1350 in the sole part 100, whereby the sock 10 can advantageously provide a sole part 100 of variable size for different foot sizes which adapts elastically to the corresponding sizes. In the shaft region 400b of the heel region 400, however, the stretching 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 collar in the collar region 400c of the heel region 400. Since the ankle closure part 600 has a closing direction parallel to the opening plane of the waistband opening O _B , the ankle closure part 600 is pretensioned in the closed state by the elastic waistband area 400b due to the elasticizing means 1300.

The Figures 34A through 34D show schematic perspective views of a sock 10 according to a further exemplary embodiment of the invention. In the Figures 34A through 34D The sock 10 shown corresponds essentially to that in FIG Figures 33A to 33C The sock 10 shown. Furthermore, the ankle closure part 600 is shown as a hatched area. The Figure 34A shows the sock 10 in a contracted state. The Figure 34B shows the sock 10 in a stretched state with the ankle fastener part 600 open Figure 34C shows the sock 10 in a stretched state with the ankle closure part 600 closed, the section of the instep closure part 600 opposite the instep part 300 being shown in dashed lines to illustrate how the ankle closure part 600 lies on the instep part 300 when the sock 10 is closed.

The Figure 34D shows the sock 10 in a stretched state with the ankle closure part 600 closed. According to exemplary embodiments, the instep opening OR can extend from the toe part 200 to the ankle closure part 600. The sock 10 thus has a sole part 100, a toe part 200 designed as a pocket, an instep part 300, and a heel part 400, the The instep part 300 is separated by the instep opening O _R , which is opposite the sole part 100 and which runs along the longitudinal direction of the foot 1, i.e. along the back of the foot of the foot 1, into a first part 300a on the left in the foot direction and a second part 300b on the right in the foot direction, wherein the instep opening O _R is at least partially closable by the ankle closure part 600. In other words, the sock 10 is a sock slit open on the side of the instep part 300, that is to say on the top of the foot 1 and the front of the leg, from the waistband area 400c to the toe part 200. The instep opening O _{R of} the sock 10 is then closed by the ankle closure part 600. Here, the ankle closure part 600 can extend over the entire length of the opening O, or, as described above, an instep closure part 500 can also be used to close the instep opening O _R in the area of the instep part 300.

The ankle locking portion 600 may include the adhesives or adhesives described herein. For example, the ankle closure part 600 can have a tension-proof Velcro, an adhesive or an adhesive material, so that it can bond with the material located underneath. A closure, for example similar to that of diapers, would be possible, which allows multiple adjustments to achieve an optimal fit. In particular, the ankle closure part 600 can have the same material as the adhesive element 515, 615 and / or the same properties as the adhesive element 515, 615.

Alternatively or additionally, a tab (see dashed line in FIG Figures 35B and 35C ) be provided in the area of the instep part 300 which, when put on, adjoins the ankle of the foot 1. When put on, the tab can be placed around the ankle from one side of the instep part 300 to an opposite side of the instep part 300 in order to fix the sock 10 on the ankle.

The Figures 35A to 35C show the pattern of the sock 10 in a folded state. In the Figure 35A the areas of the pattern that correspond 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 drawn in by hatching.

In the Figure 35B angles between the various parts corresponding cutting edges are shown. In particular, interior angles are shown here, whereas in the Figure 22C , 23C , 24C , 25C and 26C Exterior angles are shown.

Between a cut edge section K1 of the sock 10 adjoining the instep opening O _R and a cut edge section K2 of the sock 10 adjoining the waistband opening O _B, the terminating edge K2 of the sock 10 introduced above, a cut edge corner section can be provided in the area of the ankle fastener part 600, which has a first Angle β ₁ in a range between 80 ° and 130 °, or between 85 ° and 120 °, or between 85 ° and 110 °, or between 85 ° and 95 °. The first angle β ₁ can in particular be equal to or greater than 80 °, in particular equal to or greater than 85 ° and / or equal to or less than 100 °, in particular equal to or less than 95 ° and / or preferably approximately equal to 90 °.

A cut edge corner section can enclose a second angle β ₂ between a cut edge section K2 of the sock 10 adjoining the waistband opening O _B, i.e. the terminating edge K2 of the sock 10, and a cut edge section K3 of the sock 10 adjoining the shaft area 400b of the heel part 400. The second angle β ₂ can be greater than or equal to 80 ° and / or less than or equal to 100 °. A cut edge corner section can enclose a third angle β _{3 between} a cut edge section K3 of the sock 10 adjoining the shaft area 400b of the heel part 400 and a cut edge section K4 of the sock 10 adjoining the heel area 400a of the heel part 400 and the sole part 100. The third angle β ₃ can be greater than or equal to 100 ° and / or less than or equal to 140 °. As described above, the cut edge section K3 can also be designed as a folded edge K3 in the case of a one-piece cut pattern. A cut edge corner section can enclose a fourth angle β ₄ between a cut edge section K4 of the sock 10 adjoining the sole part 100 and a cut edge section K5 adjoining the toe part 200. The fourth angle β ₄ can be greater than or equal to 50 ° and / or less than or equal to 90 °. According to one exemplary _embodiment, the stretch direction L _{STRETCH of} the stretch material 2000 can run parallel to the terminating _edge K2 and perpendicular to the cut edge section K3 or to the folded edge K3.

In the Figure 35C there are shown cutting edges corresponding to radii between the various parts. A radius of 0 mm means an angle between two cutting edges that is not rounded off by a curvature. The curvature with which the angle is rounded off is greater the greater the associated radius specification. A radius is given in millimeters. The first angle β ₁ can be rounded off with a first radius R ₁ . The first radius R ₁ can be greater than or equal to 0 mm and / or less than or equal to 100 mm his. The second angle β2 is preferably not rounded. The third angle β ₂ can be rounded off with a third radius R ₃ . The third radius R ₃ can be greater than or equal to 30 mm and / or less than or equal to 100 mm. The fourth angle β ₄ can be rounded off with a third radius R ₄ . The third radius R ₄ can be greater than or equal to 5 mm and / or less than or equal to 50 mm.

Although a disposable sock 10 is preferred according to the invention, all features of the disposable sock 10 described above as well as all the process steps described for its production are also applicable to a reusable sock, a bandage sock, a sock or a sock, a disposable sock, a bandage shoe , a footlet, or a shoe is preferred according to the invention and encompassed by the disclosure of the application. In particular, within the scope of the present disclosure, a disposable sock can be viewed as a sock and, on the other hand, a sock as a disposable sock. A disposable footlet or sock according to the invention can extend from the heel to the ankle or also beyond the ankle.

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1. A sock (10), comprising

   - a sole part (100), which is adapted, when the sock (10) is donned, to cover the sole of a foot (1);

   - a toe part (200), which is adapted, when the sock (10) is donned, to completely receive the toe area of the foot (1) together with the sole part (100);

   - an instep part (300), which is adapted, when the sock (10) is donned, to cover, at least partly, the back of the foot (1);

   - a heel part (400), which is adapted, when the sock (10) is donned, to cover the heel of the foot (1); and

   - an ankle fastening part (600), which is adapted, when the sock (10) is donned, to releasably fasten the sock (10) at the ankle of the foot (1),

   wherein at least one of the parts (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 510, 600, 610) of the sock (10) is made of a stretch material (2000),
   wherein the stretch material (2000) has only a single stretch direction (L_STRETCH), which, in the contracted state of the stretch material (2000), runs substantially parallel to a closing edge (K2) in a cuff area (400c) of the heel part (400), and
   wherein the stretch direction (L_STRETCH) intersects substantially vertical a cutting edge section (K3) adjacent to the leg area (400b) of the heel part (400).
2. The sock (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the instep part (300) is separated into a left and into a right part (300a, 300b) of the instep part (300) by an instep opening (O_R) opposite to the sole part (100) and running along the back of the foot (1), wherein the instep opening (O_R), at least partly, is fastenable by the ankle fastening part (600).
3. The sock (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the instep opening (O_R) extends from an instep opening end (E), in the transition area from the toe part (200) to the instep part (300), to a closing edge in a cuff area (400c) of the sock (10).
4. The sock (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the instep opening (O_R) is formed as a slit or a cutout.
5. The sock (10) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, between a cutting edge section (K1) of the sock (10) adjacent to the instep opening (OR) and a cutting edge section (K2) of the sock (10) adjacent to a cuff opening (O_B), a cutting edge corner section is provided in the area of the ankle fastening part (600), which has an angle (β₁) in a range between 80° and 130°.
6. The 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 flat material (1000), which comprises a nonwoven.
7. The sock (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sock (10) is a disposable sock.
8. The sock (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that the stretch material (2000) has a stretch of at least 50%.
9. The sock (10) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the stretch material (2000) has an extensibility of 100% to 30%.
10. The sock (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stretch direction (L_STRETCH) intersects a cutting edge section (K4) adjacent to the sole area (100) at an angle in the range between 10° and 80° in deviation of the normal direction of the cutting edge section (K4).
11. The sock (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stretch material (2000) comprises a composite structure made of a material layer (1000) and elastifying means (1300) where the material layer (1000) is, in undulating form, connected to the contracted elastifying means (1300) in such a manner that the composite structure is stretchable at least along a stretch direction (L_STRETCH).
12. The sock (10) according to claim 11, characterized in that the elastifying means (1300) comprise elastic strands (1120) or an elastic film (1130).
13. The 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) are connected to a seam (1350) which is elastic in the direction of the seam.
14. The sock (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sock (10), in a contracted state, has a measurement (a) along a longitudinal direction (L_a) of the sock (10) of less than 40cm in the contracted state, and, donned, is stretched into an extended state in such a manner that the heel part (400) is pulled over the heel of the foot (1) and fastened at the ankle by the ankle fastening part (600).

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