U.S. patent application number 13/912522 was filed with the patent office on 2014-02-13 for sock with ankle straps.
The applicant listed for this patent is Bailey Vera BOYD, Cynthia BOYD. Invention is credited to Bailey Vera BOYD, Cynthia BOYD.
Application Number | 20140041099 13/912522 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50064896 |
Filed Date | 2014-02-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140041099 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
BOYD; Cynthia ; et
al. |
February 13, 2014 |
SOCK WITH ANKLE STRAPS
Abstract
There is provided a sock for a foot comprising: a sole; a heel
portion attached to the sole; a toe covering attached to the sole;
two side portions attached to the sole, each side portion
connecting the heel portion to the toe covering and ending at a
level lower than an ankle of the foot; and two straps, each
attached at the heel portion. The heel portion may be reinforced.
The sock provides a cost-effective way for people to dress up their
existing shoe collection. The sock may resemble a standard sock
that has two straps, such as but not limited to ribbons, that can
wrap around a foot and tie at the front below the ankle bone.
Embodiments of the socks may come in a variety of materials,
colors, patterns and sizes. Also, in some embodiments, the sock
includes a reinforced heel section that can prevent blisters and
friction between the foot and the shoe.
Inventors: |
BOYD; Cynthia; (Ottawa,
CA) ; BOYD; Bailey Vera; (Metcalfe, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
BOYD; Cynthia
BOYD; Bailey Vera |
Ottawa
Metcalfe |
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CA
CA |
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Family ID: |
50064896 |
Appl. No.: |
13/912522 |
Filed: |
June 7, 2013 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
Number |
Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61681287 |
Aug 9, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/239 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41B 2300/33 20130101;
A41B 11/125 20130101; A41B 11/007 20130101; A41B 11/001
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/239 |
International
Class: |
A43B 17/00 20060101
A43B017/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 20, 2013 |
CA |
2809939 |
Claims
1. A sock for a foot comprising: a sole; a heel portion attached to
the sole; a toe covering attached to the sole; two side portions
attached to the sole, each side portion connecting the heel portion
to the toe covering; and two straps, each attached at the heel
portion.
2. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the combined length of the
straps being long enough to wrap around a leg attached to the
foot.
3. The sock according to claim 1 herein in use the toe covering
ends at or before a metatarsal joint of the foot.
4. The sock according to claim 1 wherein in use the side portions
end at a level below an ankle of the foot.
5. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the straps are constructed
from ribbon.
6. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the straps are constructed
from a same material as the sock.
7. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the two straps are of
equal length.
8. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the two straps attach to a
center point of the heel portion.
9. The sock according to claim 1 wherein each of the two straps
attaches to the heel portion and one of the two side portions.
10. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the combined length of
the straps is long enough to wrap around the foot two or more
times.
11. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the heel portion is
reinforced.
12. The sock according to claim 11 wherein the heel portion is
reinforced with double-lined nylon.
13. The sock according to claim 1 constructed from an elastic
material.
14. The sock according to claim 1 constructed from nylon.
15. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the straps have a pattern
printed thereon.
16. The sock according to claim 1 wherein the straps are a
different colour from other portions of the sock.
17. The sock according to claim 1, wherein the two straps comprise
a single strip of material extending under and attached to the sole
at an end adjacent to the heel portion.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent application 61/681,287 filed Aug. 8, 2012 and claims
priority from Canadian Patent Application No. 2,809,939 filed Mar.
20, 2013.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present application relates to a sock with ankle straps
or ribbons.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Shoes that are worn without socks can wreak havoc on the
feet. A user's sweat may make the shoe's colors bleed into the
skin, and the back of the shoe may rub against the back of the
foot, creating uncomfortable blisters. Even when a user wears
socks, they typically do not match the other elements of the user's
outfit.
[0004] Socks have been designed to cover a foot without showing
above a shoe. These socks are known as footlets, ankle socks and
liner socks. A problem with many of such sock is that they slip off
the user's feet. Additionally, portions of the sock may still be
visible when worn in some shoes.
[0005] A stylish and cost-effective sock is needed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIGS. 1 and 2 is a sketch of a sock according to an example
embodiment of the present disclosure with straps;
[0007] FIGS. 3 to 6 are sketches showing how the ribbons are tied
according to example embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0008] FIG. 7 is a sketch of a foot wearing a sock according to an
example embodiment of the present disclosure inside a shoe;
[0009] FIG. 8 is a sketch of a sock according to an example
embodiment of the present disclosure with a reinforced heel;
and
[0010] FIG. 9 is a sketch a a sketch of a sock according to an
example embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends,
certain illustrative aspects are described herein in connection
with the following description and the annexed drawings. These
aspects are indicative of the various ways in which the principles
disclosed herein can be practiced. Other advantages and novel
features will become apparent from the following detailed
description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
[0012] In an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a
sock for a foot comprising:
[0013] a sole; a heel portion attached to the sole; a toe covering
attached to the sole; two side portions attached to the sole, each
side portion connecting the heel portion to the toe covering and
ending at a level lower than an ankle of the foot; and two straps,
each attached at the heel portion.
[0014] In an embodiment the heel portion is reinforced.
[0015] The socks described herein provide a cost-effective way for
people to dress up their existing shoe collection. The sock may
resemble a standard sock that has two straps, such as but not
limited to ribbons, that can wrap around a foot and tie at the
front below the ankle bone. Embodiments of the socks may come in a
variety of materials, colors, patterns and sizes. Also, in some
embodiments, the sock includes a reinforced heel section that can
prevent blisters and friction between the foot and the shoe. Any
person who wants an easy way to customize their flat shoes may
appreciate this innovative item.
[0016] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 a sock 100 according to one
embodiment of the present disclosure will now be described. The
sock 100 comprises a sole 110, a heel portion 120, a toe covering
130, two side portions 140, and two straps 150. The heel portion
120, the toe covering 130 and the two side portions 140 are
attached to the sole 110. Each side portion 140 connects the heel
portion to the toe covering 130. Each of the two straps 150 are
attached at the heel portion 120. 8. In some embodiments, the two
straps attach to a center point of the heel portion. In some
embodiments, each of the two straps attaches to the heel portion
and one of the two side portions.
[0017] Referring to FIG. 3, the sock 100 can be slipped over a foot
300. In a preferred embodiment, the side portions are below the
ankle 310. The straps 150 fall at the back of the foot until
attached. Referring to FIG. 4, to attach the straps 150, each strap
is extended toward the front of the foot and attached to each
other. In some embodiments, the straps are tied, for example in a
bow. In embodiment shown in FIG. 4 the straps attach at the back of
the foot and wrap around below the ankles. Referring to FIG. 5, in
another embodiment, the straps attach to the heel portion and to
the side portions 140. In some embodiments, the parts of the side
portions 140 to which the straps attach are below the ankle 310 in
use. In some embodiments, such as shown in FIG. 6, the straps
extend over at least a portion of the ankle bones. In the
embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the straps extend up from the sides
over the ankle bone. In other embodiments (not shown) with the
straps attached at the center point of the heel portion, the heel
portion may be high enough to allow the straps to extend around at
the ankle bone.
[0018] Once the foot 300 with the sock 100 in place is put in a
shoe, the sock is usually not visible, as shown in FIG. 7.
[0019] In some embodiments, the combined length of the straps 150
is long enough to wrap around a leg attached to the foot. In some
embodiments the two straps are of equal length.
[0020] In some embodiments, in use the toe covering 130 ends at or
before a metatarsal joint of the foot.
[0021] In some embodiments, in use the side portions 140 end at a
level lower than an ankle 310 of the foot 300.
[0022] In some embodiments, the straps 150 are constructed from
ribbon. In some embodiments, the straps 150 are constructed from a
same material as the sock.
[0023] In some embodiments, the combined length of the straps 150
is long enough to wrap around the foot two or more times.
[0024] Referring to FIG. 8, in some embodiments, the heel portion
120 is reinforced. For example, a panel or extra layer 160 can be
added. In some embodiments, heel portion 120 is reinforced with
double-lined nylon.
[0025] Referring to FIG. 9, in another embodiment, the straps 150
comprise a single strip of material that extends under and is
attached to the sole of the sock at the heel. The portion of the
straps that extends under the sock provides extra cushioning for
the heel of the sock.
[0026] In some embodiments, the sock is constructed from an elastic
material. In some embodiments, the sock is constructed from nylon.
In some embodiments the sock is constructed from cotton. In other
embodiments, the sock is constructed from a blend of materials. In
some embodiments, the straps 150 have a pattern printed thereon. In
some embodiments, straps 150 are a different colour from other
portions of the sock.
[0027] The socks disclosed herein allow users to incorporate their
socks into their outfit. The socks in some embodiments comprise a
pair of socks made out of thin nylon. In some embodiments, each
sock measures about 5 1/2'' long, 3 1/2'' wide, with a lengthwise
diameter of 4 1/2'' and a width-wise diameter of 11/2''. It is to
be understood that other sizes are possible. The sock can be made
to accommodate any size foot. In some embodiments, a heel portion
is reinforced with a thicker piece of nylon. This reinforced
section helps to reduce friction that causes painful blisters. In
some embodiments, two pieces of ribbon measuring about 51/2'' long
and 3'' wide may start at the back of the sock and tie at front of
the foot below the ankle bone.
[0028] The sock and the ribbon may come in a variety of colors and
patterns, so that the same pair of shoes may have a different look,
depending on the style of the sock underneath. The sock may also
include a letter, such as the letter "S", embroidered on the top of
each sock. In some embodiments, the letter is embroidered in red.
The exact specifications, materials used, and method of use of the
socks may vary upon manufacturing.
[0029] What has been described above includes examples of the
disclosed architecture. It is, of course, not possible to describe
every conceivable combination of components and/or methodologies,
but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many
further combinations and permutations are possible. Accordingly,
the novel architecture is intended to embrace all such alterations,
modifications and variations. Furthermore, to the extent that the
term "includes" is used in either the detailed description or the
claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar
to the term "comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when
employed as a transitional word in a claim.
[0030] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the
present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration
and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit
the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously
many modifications and variations are possible in light of the
above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described
in order to best explain the principles of the present invention
and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in
the art to best utilize the present invention and various
embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the
particular use contemplated.
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