GB2464536A - Slip sock - Google Patents

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GB2464536A
GB2464536A GB0817833A GB0817833A GB2464536A GB 2464536 A GB2464536 A GB 2464536A GB 0817833 A GB0817833 A GB 0817833A GB 0817833 A GB0817833 A GB 0817833A GB 2464536 A GB2464536 A GB 2464536A
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embolism
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Ruth Helen Hood
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/90—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers
    • A47G25/905—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers for stockings
    • A47G25/907—Smooth and flexible temporary foot covers, e.g. sock-shaped

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Abstract

The concerns a medical device in the form of a slipper of sock-style foot cover used to help care providers put anti-embolism/elastic/compression stockings on patients more easily. Each foot cover is made of polythene and is oval-shaped with a top and a bottom which are sealed together partially, leaving a short flap at the top. To use, the cover is placed atop a patient's foot, the stocking is pulled over the cover and up the patient's leg. Once the stocking is positioned correctly, the foot cover is removed through the hole in the compression stocking and discarded. The foot cover may be produced in different sizes and in packs containing 25-100 covers. The cover may also be used by airline passengers and others who may be prone to embolism.

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Design Advantages * Reduces discomfort for patients, while protecting care providers from injury * Ensures that stockings are positioned correctly * Also may be used b airline passengers and others who may be prone to embolism * Features a single-use, disposable design for cleanliness Design Features * Consists of a pack of flat, oval-shaped polyethylene foot covers that resemble a slipper or sock * The covers each measure approximately 12 inches long and 5 inches wide * Top and bottom are sealed together partially, leaving a short flap at the top * To use, an individual places the cover atop a patient's feet, then pulls the stockings over the covers, and up the patients legs * Once the stockings are positioned correctly, a care provider removes the covers through the holes in the compression stockings and discards them * Producible in small, medium and large sizes * May be offered in packs containing 25 to 100 covers Developments * Prototype available Target Markets * Hospitals and nursing homes * Care Providers * Chiropodists * Airline travellers Marketing Outlets * Medical-supply stores * Drug stores * Discount department stores * Televised home shopping programs * Wholesalers of medical supplies * Internet Web sites * Mail-order catalogs
GB0817833A 2008-09-30 2008-09-30 Slip sock Withdrawn GB2464536A (en)

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GB2464536A true GB2464536A (en) 2010-04-28

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0620998A1 (en) * 1993-04-17 1994-10-26 JULIUS ZORN GmbH Device for putting on elastic stockings
EP0878156A1 (en) * 1997-04-07 1998-11-18 Rudolf Fenkl Device for assisting in putting on elastic hosiery
WO2005099529A1 (en) * 2004-04-16 2005-10-27 Weihermüller & Voigtmann GmbH & Co. KG Aid for pulling socks on and off

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0620998A1 (en) * 1993-04-17 1994-10-26 JULIUS ZORN GmbH Device for putting on elastic stockings
EP0878156A1 (en) * 1997-04-07 1998-11-18 Rudolf Fenkl Device for assisting in putting on elastic hosiery
WO2005099529A1 (en) * 2004-04-16 2005-10-27 Weihermüller & Voigtmann GmbH & Co. KG Aid for pulling socks on and off

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