KR20130027127A

KR20130027127A - Socks for diabetic patients

Info

Publication number: KR20130027127A
Application number: KR1020110090502A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 신윤찬
Original assignee: 신윤찬
Priority date: 2011-09-07
Filing date: 2011-09-07
Publication date: 2013-03-15

Abstract

PURPOSE: Socks for diabetic patients are provided to prevent feet of the patients from being stressed by the blood circulation disorders after wearing the socks for a long time. CONSTITUTION: Socks for diabetic patients comprise the following: an ankle tightening unit(101) including Lycra on an ankle unit(105); a mesh structure(103) for ventilation located on at least one part from a top-of-feet unit, a side surface unit, or a sole unit; and two Y-shaped sewing lines(102) formed by branching a lower extension line located from the ankle unit to a heel unit to two directions.

Description

Socks for diabetics {SOCKS FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS}

The present invention relates to a sock, and more particularly, to an antimicrobial health sock, which is an ergonomically designed sock that does not overdo the foot due to a blood circulation disorder even when worn for a long time.

In general, the socks are to be worn on the feet to absorb the sweat, the socks are made by weaving fibers such as cotton yarn, synthetic yarn, blended yarn, rubber yarn, etc. with a knitting machine. In addition, the foot is worn with sneakers, shoes, etc. in the state of wearing socks, so the air flow is not smooth, and sweat generated by more sweat than other places causes athlete's foot, caused by smell and bacteria, and prevents such smell and athlete's foot. In recent years, socks that have been reinforced with antibacterial and anti-odor ingredients have been developed.

In developed countries, more than 40% of lower extremity amputations are caused by diabetes-related foot disease, and Korea does not have accurate statistics, but diabetic patients and their accompanying foot disease are increasing. Diabetic foot disease is usually recurring even once it is better, and once it occurs, physical and economic damage is very important due to long treatment and so on, so it is very important for normal foot care.First of all, diabetics can easily dry their feet and rough the skin Not only raw, but also easy to hurt. In the case of a wound, a neuropathy causes a sensation, making it difficult to detect the wound early, and the bacterial resistance is weakened, so that the wound is prone or a bacterial complication is likely to occur. In addition, atherosclerosis can lead to necrosis even without bacterial infection due to poor blood circulation, and foot deformity is gradually progressing due to loss of normal function of muscles and joints. These foot deformations cause ulcers in the prominence of the bones, causing the patient to heal for a long time without healing.

As such, the importance of socks is emphasized for diabetics to protect their feet, and these socks for diabetics are made of thin, soft cotton or fleece, with too tight bands, no seams or seams, cushions and feet. Socks that reduce pressure on the legs and legs are recommended.

For the protection of diabetic patients, functional socks with various functions have been proposed and developed.

For example, Korean Utility Model Application No. 10-2003-0004155 (filed January 21, 2003) uses a material such as a thread with a span function or rubber with high compressibility to prevent the socks from flowing down. Instead, a sock made of a shirt-like structure is disclosed. The socks have been described as greatly reducing the tightening by the band portion due to the compressible rubber to smooth the blood circulation, but there is a problem that the socks flow down as well as skin irritation due to button marks.

In Korean Utility Model Application No. 20-2003-0020415 (filed June 27, 2003), first, the toe part, the instep part and the heel part are woven from piles made of lint to give elasticity, and the ankle part is made of plain Weaving with a cloth, second, the ankle is formed into an inverted triangle that increases as you go up, and third, and the surface of the pile and ignorance cloth is coated with a mixture of anion and inorganic minerals that emit far-infrared rays and chitosan to protect the skin. Socks for diabetic patients characterized in that it is described, and because of the above-described configuration, the blood circulation of the ankle is smooth, deodorizing and antibacterial.

In Korean Utility Model Application No. 20-2006-0016898 (filed June 22, 2006), multifunctional socks made of silver-coated yarns or silver-spun yarns mixed with other fibers and silver-coated yarns were knitted on the soles of the soles. Is disclosed. Although the application describes that the shape of the sock is knitted so that the ankle portion is well stretched to increase the ventilation and blood circulation, but the configuration for this is not described.

In Korean Utility Model Application No. 20-2006-0019520 (filed July 20, 2006), the band part is formed of elastic polyester and cotton, and the ankle part is knitted with a mesh structure made of polyester, The part is made of a combination of span and cotton fabric, the sole part is made of a towel-type knitted reinforcement of two more cotton yarn, the heel and toe part is a double layer of fabric, functional socks for diabetic patients are disclosed. have.

Korean Utility Model Application No. 20-2006-002550 (filed September 22, 2006) provides a space for the big toe and heel, and gradually expands its width from the ankle to the calf. A diabetic sock consisting of parts is disclosed. These socks are said to be comfortable to wear and have good blood circulation, but the presence of the band still causes problems with blood circulation and skin irritation.

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-0921577 (Dec. 13, 2007) discloses a diabetic socks comprising a band part, an instep part, a toe part, a side part, a heel part, and a sole part, wherein the band part has elastic rubber or a spanner. 12 rotations, including the ankle and the band portion from the bottom to the same shape as the width is wider or wider, the toe portion is connected to the other parts of the socks and immersion of 40 to 60% of the body uplift, diabetic socks Is disclosed.

As such, various functional socks for diabetics are proposed as well as those developed and marketed, but satisfactory diabetic socks have not yet been proposed. There is still a need to develop a diabetic sock that is not only effective for blood circulation and skin protection but also has excellent fit for the protection of diabetics.

The following description provides a simplified description of one or more embodiments in order to provide a basic understanding of embodiments of the invention. This section is not intended to be a comprehensive overview of all possible embodiments, nor is it intended to identify key elements of all elements or to cover the scope of all embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present the concept of one or more embodiments in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

The present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art, to provide a sock that does not flow down without preventing blood circulation when worn, good ventilation and ventilation and excellent cleanliness such as antibacterial.

According to one embodiment of the invention, this embodiment discloses a sock including ankle, instep, toe, side, heel and sole. The sock includes an ankle fastener comprising a Lycra span on the ankle, and at least one of the instep, side and sole comprises a mesh tissue for ventilation, leading from the ankle to the heel. By branching the lower extension line in two directions, two Y-shaped sewing lines are formed symmetrically about the heel.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, even without disturbing the blood circulation during wearing, it does not flow down, it is excellent in wearing comfort, excellent in cleanliness, such as antibacterial to protect the skin or skin wounds, good breathability You can prevent your feet from sweating and keep your socks from spinning so you can maintain a good fit.

To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, one or more embodiments are described below and particularly include the features specified in the claims. The following description and the annexed drawings set forth in further detail certain illustrative aspects of these embodiments. These aspects are merely examples and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications are possible. Furthermore, the presented embodiments are construed to include both these embodiments and equivalents of such embodiments.

According to convention, various features of the drawings may not be shown by actual measurement. Thus, the dimensions of the various features may optionally be enlarged or reduced for simplicity. Also, some of the figures may be simplified for simplicity. Accordingly, the drawings may not show all components of the presented device (e.g., device) or method. Finally, like reference numerals may be used to indicate similar features throughout the description and drawings.
1 shows a sock according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 shows the internal shape of the ankle fastener according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 illustrates a sock according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 shows the internal shape of the ankle fastener according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view showing the shape of a general sock.

Various embodiments are now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to refer to like elements. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, various descriptions are set forth in order to provide an understanding of the present invention. It is evident, however, that such embodiments may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the embodiments.

Referring to Figure 5, showing the shape of a typical sock, 1 ankle tightening, 2 ankle, 3 is the instep, 4 is the toe, 5 is the side, 6 is the heel, 7 is the sole.

Referring to Figure 1 of the present invention, Figure 1 shows a diabetic socks according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the socks of the present embodiment may include ankle portion 105, instep portion, toe portion 104, side portion, heel portion and sole.

Ankle portion 105 may include ankle fastener 101.

According to the ankle part of the conventional socks, the ankle fastener part uses rubber to prevent the socks from falling down. Since rubber is used in this way, the marks of the ankle fasteners remain on the ankle when the socks are removed. In other words, tightening the ankle to the extent that the marks of the ankle fasteners remain on the ankle, and tightening the ankle to this extent can seriously impair the health of the diabetic foot, and further seriously impair the health of the diabetic patient. .

In one embodiment of the present invention, the ankle tightening unit 101 uses lycra, which is an artificial elastic fiber developed by DuPont. Lycra is a fabric that is resilient and resilient, providing a comfortable fit and infinite activity. In the present embodiment, since the lycra is used for the ankle fastener 101, the ankle is prevented from being tightened severely compared to when the rubber is used, and the blood circulation can be smoothed, thereby protecting the health of the diabetic patient. Can be.

Referring to Figure 2 of the present invention, there is shown a configuration using the lycra to the ankle fastener according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 illustrates an internal shape of the ankle fastener 101 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a shape showing the inside by cutting out the ankle tightening portion 101 is usually rounded. Looking at the inside of the ankle tightening unit 101, it can be seen that the shape convexly raised in two lines in the ankle tightening unit having a predetermined thickness (201). This portion 201 is a portion to prevent the socks from flowing down at the ankle may use more lycra than other portions of the socks. Thus, by providing a portion 201 using a lot of lycra in the ankle tightening unit 101 in two lines can be smoothly circulated without flowing down when diabetic patients wear socks.

Referring back to FIG. 1, a sock according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a Y-shaped sewing line 102. That is, the Y-shaped sewing line is formed by branching the lower extension line extending from the ankle portion 105 to the heel portion in two directions, respectively. This Y-shaped sewing line is also formed on the opposite side of the sock shown. Therefore, two Y-shaped sewing lines 102 may be formed symmetrically about the heel.

In FIG. 1, at least a portion of the instep, side, and sole may be knitted into mesh tissue. For example, as shown in Figure 1, it may be knitted into the mesh tissue 103 in the form of surrounding the side portion, the sole portion in a row from the instep. The mesh tissue 103 may help to ventilate and ventilate the foot and prevent the socks from turning in structure to increase the fit. The width of the mesh tissue 103 can be readily selected by one skilled in the art, but as an example, it can be about 1/3 to 1/7 of the length of the instep. More preferably, the width of the mesh tissue 103 may be about 1 cm to 2 cm in consideration of aesthetics.

In particular, the mesh tissue 103 enters the lycra more than other parts except for the ankle fastener 101 of the sock to knit into the mesh, and enters less silbix. As the content of the lycra increases in this way, the mesh tissue portion is stretched and the tightening force becomes stronger, so that the socks can be prevented from turning.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the socks may be made of a mixture of SILVIX, lycra and nylon.

Silvix is a product developed to have antimicrobial properties.Since the existing processing method that has applied antimicrobial on the surface or inserted in the middle to realize temporary and partial antimicrobial power, silver nanoparticles have been developed through the unique technology 'multi-step particle growth method'. By synthesizing with, the material itself has sterilization performance, and it is greatly different in performance and stability. It can be widely used in most sanitary fields where microorganisms need to be sterilized or suppressed.

Silbics is characterized by the fact that silver is resistant to antimicrobial, bactericidal and antimicrobial effects against 650 strains, and that silver is a deodorizing and non-toxic eco-friendly material that removes the causative agent of odor. It is made of fine particles of 1 meter) and has excellent antibacterial / sterilization function.

In addition, Lycra is an artificial elastic fiber developed by DuPont, and has excellent elasticity and resilience. With Lycra, its elasticity and resilience are very good, providing elasticity, flexibility, and drape while maintaining the properties of the fibers used together.

Lycra is a fiber developed by DuPont, which is strictly controlled by DuPont, and does not indicate that lycra is used when it does not contain 20% or more of clothes.

Socks according to an embodiment of the present invention, in order to take full advantage of the effects of the Sylvik and Lycra, the mixture of Sylvik, Lycra and nylon.

Preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to use Sylvix in at least 70% of the socks, lycra in at least 20% of the socks, and nylon in the remainder. More preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, Sylvix is used for 74% of the socks, lycra is used for 25% of the socks, and nylon is used for 1% of the socks (e.g., a portion for displaying a brand name). ) Can be used.

In particular, the ankle fastener 101 has an effect of preventing the socks from flowing down without tightening the ankle of the diabetic patient by increasing the ratio of lycra. For example, the ankle fastener 101 may be knitted such that the ratio of Sylvik and Lycra is 1: 1. In addition, in particular, the convex portion 201 of the ankle fastener 101 is the portion that plays the most role so that the socks do not flow down, it is possible to further increase the ratio of lycra. For example, the convex portion 201 of the ankle fastener 101 may be knitted with 100% lycra only.

Referring to FIG. 3, a sock according to another embodiment of the present invention may include an ankle part, an instep part, a toe part 304, a side part, a heel part, and a sole part.

The ankle part may include ankle fastener 401.

In the embodiment of the present invention, the ankle fastener 401 uses lycra, which is an artificial elastic fiber developed by DuPont.

Referring to Figure 4 of the present invention, there is shown a configuration using the lycra to the ankle tightening portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 illustrates the internal shape of the ankle fastener 301 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a shape showing the inside by cutting out the ankle tightening unit 301 which is usually rolled up. Looking at the inside of the ankle fastener 301, it can be seen that the convexly raised shape in a thick line in the ankle fastener with a certain thickness (401). This portion 401 is used to prevent the socks from flowing down at the ankle, so that the lycra may be used more than other portions of the socks. Thus, by providing a portion 401 using a lot of lycra in the ankle tightening unit 301 in two lines can be smoothly circulated without flowing down when diabetic patients wear socks.

As described in FIG. 2, the ankle fastener 301 has an effect of preventing the socks from flowing down even though the ankle of the diabetic patient is not tightened by increasing the ratio of lycra. For example, the ankle fastener 301 may be knitted such that the ratio of Sylvik and Lycra is 1: 1. In addition, in particular, the convex portion 401 of the ankle fastener 301 is the portion that plays the most role so that the socks do not flow down, it is possible to further increase the ratio of lycra. For example, the convex portion 401 of the ankle fastener 301 may be knitted only with 100% lycra.

Referring back to FIG. 3, the sock according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a Y-shaped sewing line 302. That is, the Y-shaped sewing line is formed by branching the lower extension line extending from the ankle portion to the heel portion in two directions, respectively. This Y-shaped sewing line is also formed on the opposite side of the sock shown. Therefore, two Y-shaped sewing lines 302 may be formed symmetrically about the heel.

In FIG. 3, at least a portion of the instep, side, and sole may be knitted into mesh tissue. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, it may be knitted into the mesh tissue 303 in a form extending in a row along the side portions. The mesh tissue 303 may help the ventilation and ventilation of the foot and prevent the socks from turning in structure, thereby increasing the fit. The thickness of the mesh tissue 303 can be readily selected by one skilled in the art, but as an example, it can be about 1/7 to 1/10 of the thickness of the instep. More preferably, the width of the mesh tissue 303 may be about 1 cm to 2 cm in view of aesthetics.

In particular, the mesh tissue 303 enters the lycra more than other portions except for the ankle fastener 301 of the socks to knit into the mesh, and enters less silbix. As the content of the lycra increases in this way, the mesh tissue portion is stretched and the tightening force becomes stronger, so that the socks can be prevented from turning.

According to such a configuration, the sock of the present invention does not hinder blood circulation at the time of wearing, it is excellent in the wear feeling because it does not flow down, and excellent in cleanliness, such as antibacterial, can protect the skin or skin wounds, good breathability It is possible to prevent sweating on the feet and to prevent the socks from spinning, thereby maintaining a good fit.

The description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims

A sock comprising ankle, instep, toe, side, heel and sole,
Ankle fasteners including Lycra spans in the ankles,
At least one of the instep, side and soles comprises mesh tissue for ventilation,
Ankle, instep, toe, side, heel, and two Y-shaped sewing lines formed by bifurcating a lower extension line extending from the ankle to the heel in two directions, respectively, in two directions with the heel in between. Socks including soles.

The method of claim 1,
The socks include ankle, instep, toe, side, heel and sole, which are made of a mixture of SILVIX, lycra and nylon.

The method of claim 1,
Socks including the ankle, instep, toe, side, heel and sole, which is formed in the ankle tightening portion by knitting a lycra to form one or two rows of convex portions.

The method of claim 1,
Wherein said mesh tissue is formed to wrap one foot across said instep, side, and sole, ankle, foot, toe, side, heel, and sole.