GB2271923A - Sock - Google Patents

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GB2271923A
GB2271923A GB9222540A GB9222540A GB2271923A GB 2271923 A GB2271923 A GB 2271923A GB 9222540 A GB9222540 A GB 9222540A GB 9222540 A GB9222540 A GB 9222540A GB 2271923 A GB2271923 A GB 2271923A
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sock
loop
open end
stitched
wearer
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Wayne Hemingway
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MARTENS Ltd DR
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MARTENS Ltd DR
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Publication of GB2271923A publication Critical patent/GB2271923A/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
    • A41B11/001—Decoration; Marking
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B11/00—Hosiery; Panti-hose
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
    • D04B1/00—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
    • D04B1/10—Patterned fabrics or articles
    • D04B1/102—Patterned fabrics or articles with stitch pattern
    • D04B1/106—Patterned fabrics or articles with stitch pattern at a selvedge, e.g. hems or turned welts
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
    • D04B1/00—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
    • D04B1/22—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
    • D04B1/24—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
    • D04B1/26—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel stockings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A41B2400/44—Donning facilities
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D10—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLASSES OF SECTION D, RELATING TO TEXTILES
    • D10B2403/00—Details of fabric structure established in the fabric forming process
    • D10B2403/01—Surface features
    • D10B2403/011—Dissimilar front and back faces
    • D10B2403/0113—One surface including hollow piping or integrated straps, e.g. for inserts or mountings

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  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Socks And Pantyhose (AREA)

Abstract

A sock (1) has a loop (3) to facilitate putting on of the sock. Preferably, the loop (3) is stitched to the rear of the open end (2) of the sock (1). The sock may be provided with two or more loops. <IMAGE>

Description

Sock The present invention relates to a sock.
Difficulties can occur when trying to put on socks.
This is particularly true for the old and disabled, especially if the person has a weak grip.
The invention provides a sock having a loop to facilitate putting on of the sock. Preferably the loop is adjacent the open end of the sock and is preferably stitched to the sock.
The wearer may insert a finger through the loop and pull the sock onto the foot even though that person has a weak grip.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing which shows, by way of example, a sock having a loop in accordance with the invention.
In the drawing a sock 1 has an open end 2. Two ends of a strip of flexible material have been stitched to the rear of the open end 2 to form a loop 3. However, the loop 3 could be attached in some other way to the sock 1, e.g. knitted into the sock.
In use, a finger is inserted through the loop 3 and is pulled upwards to facilitate pulling the sock 1 onto the wearer's foot.
The loop 3 may be of any suitable length, but should be sufficiently long for the wearer to be able to insert a finger therethrough.
The loop 3 may be made of the same material as the sock 1, or may be of different material and colour. If desired, the loop may carry wording, e. g. a trade mark.
Instead of the loop 3 being arranged at the rear of the opening 2, it could be arranged at the front, or even at one side of the opening 2. It would be possible to provide two (or even more) loops 3, e.g. one at the front and one at the back, or one at each side of the opening 2.

Claims (6)

Claims:
1. A sock having a loop to facilitate putting on of the sock.
2. A sock as claimed in claim 1, wherein the loop is adjacent the open end of the sock.
3. A sock as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the loop is stitched to the sock.
4. A sock as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the loop is at the rear of the sock.
5. A sock as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein an additional loop is provided.
6. A sock substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
GB9222540A 1992-10-27 1992-10-27 Sock Withdrawn GB2271923A (en)

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GB2271923A true GB2271923A (en) 1994-05-04

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Cited By (7)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5809575A (en) * 1997-05-02 1998-09-22 Chen; Yen-Shing Socks with a hidden shoehorn
FR2879405A1 (en) * 2004-12-20 2006-06-23 Tis Mail Sa Gripping system for pulling on knitted garments such as socks or stockings consists of knitted tongues or loops made near the open end
US7076973B1 (en) 2005-01-28 2006-07-18 Wigwam Mills, Inc. Method and apparatus for making a sock having a looped tab
WO2012160834A1 (en) * 2011-05-26 2012-11-29 テルモ株式会社 Socks
US11401636B2 (en) 2018-12-28 2022-08-02 Nike, Inc. Sock with tab
US11717033B2 (en) 2019-09-05 2023-08-08 Nike, Inc. Easy Don and Doff sock
US11849773B2 (en) 2020-12-31 2023-12-26 Nike, Inc. Knit article with variable features

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB305083A (en) * 1927-10-28 1929-01-28 Ronald William Hawken Improvements in and relating to puttees
GB384118A (en) * 1932-01-25 1932-12-01 Ilija Worobjoff Improvements in or relating to stockings
US3601818A (en) * 1969-09-29 1971-08-31 Wigwam Mills Inc Low-cut sock and method
US4514863A (en) * 1982-09-13 1985-05-07 Tuyet Van Hoang T Sock
GB2161364A (en) * 1984-07-10 1986-01-15 Kenneth Caldwell Article of clothing

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB305083A (en) * 1927-10-28 1929-01-28 Ronald William Hawken Improvements in and relating to puttees
GB384118A (en) * 1932-01-25 1932-12-01 Ilija Worobjoff Improvements in or relating to stockings
US3601818A (en) * 1969-09-29 1971-08-31 Wigwam Mills Inc Low-cut sock and method
US4514863A (en) * 1982-09-13 1985-05-07 Tuyet Van Hoang T Sock
GB2161364A (en) * 1984-07-10 1986-01-15 Kenneth Caldwell Article of clothing

Cited By (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5809575A (en) * 1997-05-02 1998-09-22 Chen; Yen-Shing Socks with a hidden shoehorn
FR2879405A1 (en) * 2004-12-20 2006-06-23 Tis Mail Sa Gripping system for pulling on knitted garments such as socks or stockings consists of knitted tongues or loops made near the open end
US7076973B1 (en) 2005-01-28 2006-07-18 Wigwam Mills, Inc. Method and apparatus for making a sock having a looped tab
WO2012160834A1 (en) * 2011-05-26 2012-11-29 テルモ株式会社 Socks
JP2012246579A (en) * 2011-05-26 2012-12-13 Corporation Pearl Star:Kk Sock
US11401636B2 (en) 2018-12-28 2022-08-02 Nike, Inc. Sock with tab
US11717033B2 (en) 2019-09-05 2023-08-08 Nike, Inc. Easy Don and Doff sock
US11849773B2 (en) 2020-12-31 2023-12-26 Nike, Inc. Knit article with variable features
US11882886B2 (en) 2020-12-31 2024-01-30 Nike, Inc. Athletic sock

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