Sock
The invention relates to a sock, especially for using during sport, at least one dehumidifying channel (26) being provided in the sole (13) of the sock. According to the invention, air ducts (25) can be provided on the inner leg side and/or the outer leg side of the sock, said air ducts being connected to at least on dehumidifying channel (26) in the sole (13) of the sock.
This application is based upon patent application PCT/DE 2004/000023 filed Jan. 13, 2004, International Publication No. WO2004/064551.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONThe invention relates to a sock, in particular for use in athletic activities.
Human feet are often accommodated in tight shoes. This is the case in particular when the person moves quickly and a lot, e.g., in athletic activities. The tight shoes themselves result in increased perspiration on the feet. During athletic activity such a person will experience above-average perspiration. Since the risk of the development of blisters on the foot is increased due to the accumulation of perspiration in the shoe and/or sock, there have been attempts to facilitate the removable of perspiration from the shoe and/or sock.
German Utility Model DE 297 15 762 U1 discloses a climate-regulating stocking, in particular for use in types of leisure activities such as jogging, inline skating, skiing or the like, having at least one integrated air channel made of a climate-regulating mesh knit fabric extending from the sole of the foot to the band at the top. The climate channel allows most of the moisture generated to evaporate by conveying the moisture of perspiration out of the tread area of the foot and into an area of the stocking where free evaporation is possible. The known climate-regulating stocking fulfills all the requirements made of it.
The object of the present invention is to further improve upon the removal of moisture from the shoe. According to this invention, this object is achieved by providing at least one climate channel in the tread area.
This invention creates a sock, in particular for athletic activities, which further improves upon the removal of perspiration from the shoe and/or sock. By providing a climate channel in the tread area, it is possible to promote the conveying of the moisture that occurs in the area of the sole of the foot directly out of the area of the sole of the foot via the climate channel. The moisture can then escape through ventilation holes in the shoe.
In a further embodiment of this invention, the tread area of the sock has a central climate channel with additional climate channels branching off from it to the outer area of the sock. This achieves a uniform climate in the tread area. Furthermore, an equalization of pressure between the channels is achieved, resulting in a uniform removal of moisture under load. In addition, a pleasant feeling of occurrence is induced with the tread.
In an embodiment of this invention, the climate channel has a bent or wavy pattern. This enlarges the effective channel length, which results in an increase in the transport capacity while also increasing the surface area available for cooling in the tread area.
In another embodiment of this invention, the channels in the tread area are designed with a constriction. Due to the partial tapering of the channel path, accelerated air guidance is achieved, which in turn accelerates the removal of moisture out of the tread area and causes an increase in the cooling power in this area.
In another embodiment of this invention, an air channel is provided optionally on the inside and/or outside of the leg of the sock and this air channel is connected to the climate channel in the tread area. This provides an additional path for removing perspiration from the tread area of the foot. In the case of air channels on the inside of the leg and the outside of the leg, an additional air circulation in the shoe is achieved through the connection of the air channels.
In another embodiment of this invention, the sock has cushions. The cushions may be provided at different locations in the sock. They reduce skin abrasion as well as the risk of pressure points developing on the foot.
The sock is advantageously equipped with an X-cross bandage. The X-cross bandage supports the ankle in the transition area between the leg and the foot.
Other embodiments and improvements on this invention are described below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGAn exemplary embodiment of this invention is depicted in the drawing and is described in greater detail below. Like numerals refer to like elements in the various views.
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The shaft 2 is provided with a band 21 on the end facing away from the foot part 1. In the area of the calf, the shaft 2 is provided with padding 22, with bar padding being provided in the example shown here. Other forms of cushioning are also possible. Padding 23 is also provided in the lower area of the ankle developing into the arch of the foot. The arrangement of padding may also be provided in the area of the Achilles tendon.
The padding is usually made of synthetic yarns or compound fabrics or yarn or similar materials. In the exemplary embodiment, the padding in the socks is made of hollow chamber fibers spun with wool or cotton on the outside. The hollow chamber synthetic fiber yarns are especially highly shock absorbing and pressure absorbing. The tread area 13 may be made of a microfiber knit that helps to reduce abrasion. Depending on the requirements, the foot bed may also be made of microfibers in the area of the toes and heel.
In addition, the sock is equipped with an X-cross bandage 24 which is made of an elastic climate-regulating fabric. The X-cross bandage 24 supports the ankle in the transition area between the leg and the foot.
In the exemplary embodiment, an air channel 25 extends from the band 21 into the tread area 13 and is made of a climate-regulating mesh knit fabric. The air channel 25 contributes toward removal of the moisture from the tread area upward. Such an air channel 25 may also be provided on the sock on the inside of the leg or on both sides.
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Claims
1. A sock, in particular for use in athletic activities, characterized in that at least one climate channel (26) is provided in the tread area (13).
2. A sock according to claim 1, characterized in that air channels (25) are provided on the inside of the leg and/or on the outside of the leg of the sock and are connected to at least one climate channel (26) in the tread area (13).
3. A sock according to claim 1, characterized in that the climate channels (26) have a curved shape in the tread area (13).
4. A sock according to claim 2, characterized in that the climate channels (26) have a curved shape in the thread area (13).
5. A sock according to claim 1, characterized that the climate channels (26) are partially tapered (261).
6. A sock according to claim 1, characterized in that the climate channels (26) have an essentially circular cross section.
7. A sock according to claim 1, characterized in that the climate channels (26) are connected to one another through a central channel (262).
8. A sock according to claim 2, characterized in that air channels (25) and the climate channels (26) are made of the same material.
9. A sock according to claims 2, characterized in that the air channel (25) is made of a climate-regulating mesh knit fabric.
10. A sock according to claim 1, characterized in that the climate channel (26) is made of climate-regulating mesh knit fabric.
11. A sock according to claim 1, characterized in that the sock is equipped with an X-cross bandage (24).
12. A sock according to of claim 1, characterized in that the sock has padding (22, 23).
13. A sock according to claim 2, characterized in that the climate channels (26) are partially tapered (261).
14. A sock according to claim 3, characterized in that the climate channels (26) are partially tapered (261).
15. A sock according to claim 2, characterized in that the climate channels (26) have an essentially circular cross section.
16. A sock according to claim 3, characterized in that the climate channels (26) have an essentially circular cross section.
17. A sock according to claim 5, characterized in that the climate channels (26) have an essentially circular cross section.
18. A sock according to claim 2, characterized in that the climate channels (26) are connected to one another through a central channel (262).
19. A sock according to claim 3, characterized in that the climate channels (26) are connected to one another through a central channel (262).
20. A sock according to claim 4, characterized in that the climate channels (26) are connected to one another through a central channel (262).
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 13, 2004
Publication Date: Jul 6, 2006
Inventor: Bodo Lambertz (Pfaffikon)
Application Number: 10/542,557
International Classification: A41B 11/00 (20060101);