Foot & leg warmer

A synthetic non-porous material with elasticity such as latex or vinyl made to the shape of a sock or stocking in various, different sizes, worn under an ordinary sock or stocking will keep the feet warm. This synthetic non-porous material with elasticity such as latex or vinyl can also be molded into the lining of a sock or stocking like material.

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Description
DESCRIPTION

[0001] A sock or stocking made of vinyl latex or an elastic material, perforated or non-perforated. The sock or stocking is made to fit the foot or leg the same as a surgeon's glove fits his hand. The sock or stocking is worn under other socks or ladies stockings/nylons to keep the feet or legs warm in winter weather. The thickness would determine the warmth. Size and color would vary. A sock or stocking could also be lined with a molded latex or vinyl material perforated or non-perforated which would be washable and useable again.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

[0002] Sock or stocking can be made in various colors as to make the legs appear tan in the winter. They can also be perforated to allow heat to escape in mild climates or without perforation in very cold climates. The general public, nursing homes and hospitals would benefit from this product.

[0003] Sock or stocking can be made with an arch support built in and/or a bunion support built in. Sock or stocking can be made with or without toes.

Claims

1. A sock or stocking made of synthetic non-porous material like vinyl or latex in the form of a sock or stocking in various, different sizes, worn under an ordinary sock or stocking will keep the feet or legs warm in cold weather. This sock or stocking could be disposable.

2. A sock or stocking made of synthetic non-porous material like vinyl or latex that could be molded into the lining of an ordinary sock or stocking-like material will keep the feet or legs warm in cold weather This would be a non-disposable sock or stocking.

3. A synthetic non-porous material like vinyl or latex in the form of a sock or stocking that can be made partially or fully perforated to allow heat to escape.

4. A synthetic non-porous material like vinyl or latex in the form of a sock or stocking that could be built with a bunion support will keep the feet or legs warm in cold weather.

5. A synthetic non-porous material like vinyl or latex in the form of a sock or stocking that could be built with a heel pad will keep the feet or legs warm in cold weather.

6. A synthetic non-porous material like vinyl or latex in the form of a sock or stocking that could be built with toe supports will keep the feet or legs warm in cold weather.

7. A synthetic non-porous material like vinyl or latex in the form of a sock or stocking that could be built with an arch support will keep the feet or legs warm in cold weather.

8. A synthetic non-porous material like vinyl or latex in the form of a sock or stocking that could be built with a ball cushion will keep the feet or legs warm in cold weather.

Patent History
Publication number: 20040078871
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 7, 2002
Publication Date: Apr 29, 2004
Inventors: James A. Entwistle (Berlin, MD), Barbara Entwistle (Berlin, MD)
Application Number: 09963748
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Stockings (002/239)
International Classification: A43B017/00; A41B011/00;