Abstract: A knitted therapeutic medical compression stocking made from courses of bi-component fibers inlaid courses of spandex yarn. The use of bi-component yarns, in particular, crimped yarns having an elastomeric core preferably of a polyurethane and a thermoplastic sheath preferably of a polyamide when knit with inlaid courses of bare spandex, covered spandex, or spandex covered with a bi-component yarn forms therapeutic medical stockings that provide excellent compression control. In addition, these therapeutic stockings are more transparent than conventional therapeutic stockings. The therapeutic stockings of the present invention may be knit on a conventional circular hosiery knitting machine.

Abstract: A compressive composite elastic stocking which is easier to put on comprising at least two parts (11, 12; 111, 112) suitable for realizing, when applied to a leg (16), a stocking in a single piece with a predetermined degree of compression.

Abstract: A pantyhose undergarment and method of making the pantyhose undergarment that includes a waistband portion, a control top portion, and leg portions knitted to the control top portion. Shirring is included in between buttock areas. In one variation, the control top portion includes heavy knit under and on side areas of the buttocks, light knit on cheek areas of the buttocks, and medium knit on remaining areas of the control top portion. In another variation, the control top portion includes light support knit on cheek areas of the buttocks, and medium support knit on remaining areas of the control top portion. In additional variations, the control top portion includes heavy knit under, above, and on the sides of the buttocks, and optionally in between cheek areas of the buttocks, and the saddlebag regions, light knit on cheek areas of the buttocks, and medium knit on remaining areas of the control top portion.

Abstract: A leg support garment of a tights type that has stretchability and is applied in close contact with the human body so as to support the legs is provided with a stretchable part having a relatively great straining force. The stretchable part having a relatively great straining force includes a stretchable portion (A) having a relatively great straining force that substantially covers the ligamentum collateralle on a medial side of the knee joint of the human body, and on a superior side of the knee joint, extends through a length of not less than ¼ of that of the thigh, along at least one selected from the musculus group consisting of the musculus sartorius, the musculus semitendinosus, the musculus semimembranosus, and the musculus gracilis.

Abstract: A compressive composite elastic stocking which is easier to put on comprising at least two parts (11, 12; 111, 112) suitable for realizing, when applied to a leg (16), a stocking in a single piece with a predetermined degree of compression.

Abstract: A panty leg attachment device, a panty garment combined with the device, and a panty/combination leg covering garment utilizing the device enables the securement of the open end of a tubular leg covering garment to a leg opening of a panty garment. The device in one embodiment is formed from a panty inner band with first and second sides, the first inner band side affixed to the panty garment inner side and the second inner band side having securing means in the form of tape segments positioned thereon. A panty outer band having first and second sides has its second side secured to the panty garment outer side and carries a scalloped decorative edge along its perimeter.

Abstract: A shape enhancing hosiery for thickening and enhancing the shape and curvature of a wearer's legs includes a sleeve having a closed lower end, an open upper end, a curved plastic insert, and an adjustable strap coupled around the open end.

Abstract: A protective leg sock suitable for use when operating a flexible line weed trimmer. The sock includes a tubular leg enclosing portion that has an upper open end that pulls up to just above the knee, and a lower open end that flares out to cover the front top portion and the rear heel portion of the user's shoe. An elastic ring encircles the tube above the lower open end to engage the ankle area and prevent material from entering from the bottom. A cord and spring biased barrel closure secures the tube to the leg just above the knee, and grommets on each side of the tube below the upper end provide ventilation. The sock is preferably made from four mil, diamond embossed, tubular plastic film stock.

Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance and method of use. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded portion extending along the plantar surface and a wicking material. The sock is used to enhance athletic performance.

Abstract: A sock system for providing a sock for an undyed foot portion and a detachable dyed ankle portion to reduce irritation to a user's foot suffering from a foot malady such as athlete's foot. The sock system includes a foot portion and a least one tubular leg portion. A lower end of the leg portion is detachably attachable to the foot portion around the outer periphery of an opening in the foot portion adjacent the heel end of the foot portion. The foot portion comprising an undyed flexible woven cotton material while the leg portions comprises a dyed fabric material to suit the need of the user.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved women's stocking and stocking support that utilizes a stocking support belt encircling the hip area of the wearer having only one affixing point on each side and a pair of normally cut (elongated to the wearer's crotch) individual stockings, each of which is made of a stretchable nylon material, wherein each stocking is affixed, via stitching, to the outside hip area so that the stockings may be held in place comfortably for long, extended wear while remaining, because of the stretchability of the material, firmly and attractively in place between the crotch area of the wearer, the leg portions, and the hip areas. Other articles of clothing such as tank tops or bodysuits can also be used as support members for the stretchable hose.

Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance and method of use. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded portion extending along the plantar surface and a wicking material. The sock is used to enhance athletic performance.

Abstract: A support/sport sock for enhancing athletic performance. The sock includes a sock body of an elastomeric material which exhibits a pressure gradient against the calf of the leg which varies from a maximum proximate the foot portion of the sock to a minimum at the top end. The sock may include a padded heel portion and ball portion and an absorbent lining. A plurality of biomechanical support panels are incorporated into the sock body at locations thereon corresponding to the major muscle-tendon groups of the lower leg. These biomechanical supports serve to stabilize and support these muscle-tendon groups during athletic activity. The sock may be combined with an athletic shoe or other footwear.

Abstract: An athletic sock garter and method of using a garter are provided which preferably include an elongate strap arranged for encircling a portion of a sock wearer's leg when an athletic sock is positioned thereon so that an inner surface of the elongate strap abuttingly contacts a leg portion of the sock. The elongate strap has at least a portion thereof formed of elastic material. An adjustable fastener is connected to the elongate strap for adjustably fastening the elongate strap about the leg portion of the sock when positioned on a wearer's leg. The adjustable fastener preferably includes a ring member connected to a first end of the elongate strap, a pile fastener material secured to a portion of the outer surface of said elongate strap, and a mating hook fastener material secured to a portion of the outer surface of the elongate strap extending from closely adjacent a second end thereof toward the first end of the elongate strap.

Abstract: A foot protector for providing cushioning comfort and support to the foot of a wearer is described. The foot protector has a toe portion, a ball portion and an instep portion, and a pad positioned on the ball portion. The pad has an arcuate front edge, and the pad is positioned on the foot protector such that the arcuate front edge of the pad is located proximate the juncture of the toe portion and the ball portion, such that the transition from the padded region to the relatively less padded region is positioned below the toe joints, where it is not readily felt by the wearer. The padding can be formed during the knitting process, with the padding being formed by a plurality of terry loops.

Abstract: A lower leg protection garment is compressingly worn on the surface of a human body, having a tube-like shape from the vicinity of the region just below the knee joint to the vicinity of the ankle. The garment has a portion with a strong straining force which covers at least a part of tuber calcaneus across the sole and extends to the vicinity of the region just below the knee joint covering at least a part of the both sides of the lower leg region, and a portion with a weak straining force in the portion at least one third of the area of the portion having the tube-like shape below the knee joint, reinforcing the lower leg region to provide protection against the ankle sprain or recurrence thereof, enabling anyone to wear appropriately to the proper orientation without skill, providing good wearing comfort.

Abstract: A combination garment constructed of stretch material including a torso portion to snugly engage and enclose the lower torso of a wearer and at least a portion of the thighs or upper leg portions of a wearer and a pair of leg portions engaging and enclosing the remainder of the legs of a wearer. Coacting connecting structures are provided on the upper end of the leg portions and the lower ends of the portions of the torso portion that engages and encloses the thighs or upper leg portions of a wearer for attaching and detaching the leg portions in relation to the torso portion.

Abstract: Comfort sock designed to be arranged inside the shell of a sports boot, such as a ski boot. The sock (1) incorporates a one-piece structure comprising a foot covering (6) with a vamp (7) and an upper (8), a reinforcement (13), and at least one comfort support liner (11) independent of the covering (6) and connected to the reinforcement (13) of pivoting-sliding connections (16). This support liner (11) is arranged opposite an elastic area (9) of the foot covering (6), against which it comes into close contact at the time of closure of the shell of the boot in which the sock (1) is positioned.

Abstract: Knitted stocking construction comprising a circular knit tubular foot portion and a tapered flat bed knit lower leg portion. Use of a flat knit lower leg portion allows pattern differentiation when yarn type and color, needle patterns, and stitch types are varied. Flat bed knitting of the lower leg portion also allows a substantial genuine width taper. The tapered flat bed knit lower leg portion 36 may be constructed using weft or warp knits, and may be equipped with drawstrings or other features like pockets.

Abstract: A hosiery article having a tubular upper leg portion, a lower foot portion, and a lower band interposed between the upper and lower portions. The lower band is operative to maintain the position of the upper portion relative to the mouth of a shoe. In this way, the band allows the upper portion of the hosiery article to be compressed without allowing the upper portion to enter the shoe. Preferably, the lower band protrudes outwardly. Additionally, an upper band is provided at the upper end of the upper portion to maintain the upper portion in a compressed position.The upper leg portion is formed with a plurality of wide, crinkled ribs therein, providing a unique and desirable appearance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a remedial support appliance for medical use, comprising an elasticated knit main portion for compressing a leg or an arm in order to treat venous or lymphatic insufficiency. According to the invention, the main portion is extended upwards by an elasticated garter band constituted by an elasticated lace or braid covered on the inside with a pattern made of an antislip material, the fibers constituting the braid or the lace of said band being selected in such a manner that the band presents an elongation characteristic of shallow slope and simultaneously exerts pressure on the limb concerned that is less than the pressure exerted thereon by the main portion of the appliance in the vicinity of said band.

Abstract: A support plate includes a support loop extending from an uppermost end of the support plate for securement relative to an individual garment, wherein a second end support plate has extending therefrom a keyhole slot arranged to receive a projecting boss and secure the projecting boss within a narrowed portion of the keyhole slot between an associated boss head integral with the projecting boss and a support web mounted to the projecting boss spaced from the head, with the sock captured within the keyhole slot by the projecting boss and boss head. For use in sporting events, a modification of the invention includes an illumination housing arranged for mounting to the keyhole slot for identification and delineation of various players relative to a sporting event such as hockey and the like.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved women's stocking and stocking support that utilizes a stocking support belt encircling the hip area of the wearer having only one stocking fastener on each side and a pair of normally cut (elongated to the wearer's crotch) individual stockings, each of which is made of a stretchable nylon material, each stocking having a single slit or fastener on the outside hip area so that the stockings may be held in place comfortably for long, extended wear on a single side fastener while remaining, because of the stretchability of the material, firmly and attractively in place between the crotch area of the wearer, the leg portions, and the hip areas. Other articles of clothing such as tank tops or bodysuits can also be used as support members for the stretchable hose.

Abstract: A tubular "L" shaped member includes a tubular foot and leg cover interconnected by a single cavity, wherein the foot covering includes a planar bottom surface formed with spaced parallel ribs coextensive therewith. The upper terminal end of the leg cover portion includes a reinforcement strip to include a plurality of spaced bores directed therethrough, wherein each bore is arranged for securement to a clip member. Each clip member includes a plurality of clamps to grasp the leg cover portion and a clothing garment positioned thereabove.

Abstract: Multisectional hosiery having a plurality of various sections is connected by elastic attachment materials on each section in an overlapping manner. The multiple detachable hosiery sections allow the user to mix or match hosiery sections, or change the number of hosiery sections, to accommodate fashion desires, changes in clothing or a run in a particular hosiery section. The result is a versatile multisectional hosiery system which allows a user to use some of the various sections in many different combinations.

Abstract: The open end of a ladies stocking is in the shape of an inverted V, and an elasticized band is disposed adjacent to the peripheral edge of the open end.

Abstract: Method for treating leg wounds requiring both bandaging and the application of compressive pressure wherein a dressing is applied to cover the wound and an elastic stocking is put on to provide the compressive pressure; the improvement wherein a loosely knit stocking which easily slips on is first put on over the dressing and then the elastic stocking, the coefficient of friction between the stockings being relatively low, thereby greatly facilitating putting on the elastic stocking.

Abstract: A selected number of size indicating stripes is formed in a particular location in the socks, such as the cuff. The number of size indicating stripes is selected to indicate the size of the particular sock in which the size indicating stripes are knit so that the size of the particular sock is easily recognizable by the number of size indicating stripes knit therein. The size indicating stripes extend completely around the sock and are knit with circular courses of a particular color of yarn, which color contrasts with the color of the yarn knit in the adjacent areas of the sock.

Abstract: A pair of stockings are joined at the inner upper edge to form an integral garment connected by a crotchpiece. The crotchpiece extends between the two upper leg portions after being sewn to a portion of the top edge of each stocking. The stockings are worn under, and supported by, a pair of conventional panties. Additional support comes from a circumferential elastic band formed at the top of each stocking by a unique combination of spandex, nylon and cotton yarns. The band fits snugly around the thigh to prevent the stockings from slipping downwardly.

Abstract: A shoe having an upper the interior of which is provided with closure material. Cooperating closure material is in place on the exterior of a foot covering and adheres to the shoe upper mounted material to join the foot covering and shoe upper in a positive, non-slip manner. Adhesive material on the interior of the foot covering adheres to the skin of the foot and ankle. Extreme lateral displacement of the foot in an inward or outward direction is restrained by the shoe upper being put in tension. Upright stays prevent sagging of the shoe upper.

Abstract: A sock is described which can be worn in a boot or other situation where an ordinary sock is likely to sag, wherein the sock is constructed to resist such sagging. The sock includes an elastic sock body and a strip-shaped stiffener sewn to the outer surface of the sock body. The stiffener extends along the front of the sock body on the upper sock portion which surrounds the leg of the wearer, and on the lower sock portion that surrounds the foot of the wearer. The stiffener extends in a loop above the top of the sock body to form a finger-receiving loop that can be used to pull up the sock.

Abstract: Slip down-free socks with an elastic garter which is joined partly by stitching to the front upper part of a rib top in such a manner that, when the socks is put on, it suspends the socks. Instead of the elastic garter, slip down-free socks can have a garter portion of net stitch to be interposed between a welt portion and a leg portion of the socks.

Abstract: A therapeutic stocking structure comprising, an elongated belt having a sufficient length to encircle the waist of a wearer, with the belt having a pair of opposed sides for placement over the sides of a wearer's waist. The stocking structure has a stocking having a circumferentially elastic boot portion, and a hip panel extending upwardly from the stocking boot portion, with the hip panel having a margin at the upper end of the hip panel. The stocking margin is releasably secured to either side of the belt.

Abstract: The invention comprises a connector which can be detachably fastened at one end to the rear of a sock at or above the heel region and which can be detachably fastened at the other end to the outside of the rear or heel region of a shoe. This connector, when fastened, completely restrains riding or sliding of the sock into the shoe.

Abstract: In a full length therapeutic stocking of the type having a boot portion including elastomeric yarn, waist support means spaced above the boot portion, and a hip panel extending between the boot portion and the waist support means, that improvement including a pair of stocking supports extending between and attached to the waist support means and the boot portion, each support comprising a strip of fabric extending from a respective point at the waist support means to a respective point at the upper edge of the boot portion, and each of the respective points of one of the supports being spaced circumferentially of the stocking from the corresponding respective point of the other of the supports.

Abstract: A full-length, anti-embolism stocking extends over a wearer's leg and is adapted to exhibit a controlled, graduated compressive force on the leg. The compressive force is greatest in the ankle area and diminishes over the length of the stocking to a minimum at the top. Three distinct and defined sections make up the stocking, a lower section covering the calf and foot has a one-way stretch in a circumferential direction, an upper section covering the thigh also has a one-way stretch in a circumferential direction, and an intermediate section covering the knee has a two-way stretch. The knee and calf-foot sections comprise a fabric formed with a jersey stitch incorporating an elastomeric yarn. In the knee section the elastomeric yarn is knit-in to provide the two-way stretch and in the calf-foot section it is laid-in to provide only a one-way, circumferential stretch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sock having a flap protruding from its rear or heel area, which flap can be fastened to the outside of the rear or heel area of a shoe to prevent the sock from riding, slipping or otherwise working into the heel cavity of the shoe as the person wearing the sock and shoe moves about.

Abstract: A leg portion has at its upper end a first upper thigh, hip and abdomen covering section to the upper portion of which is connected a second upper thigh, abdomen and hip covering section for the opposite side of the wearer's body. A waistband is attached to the upper ends of the sections. An elastic crotch gusset is connected to and between the remaining lower portions of the sections and coacts with the sections to effect substantially uniformly tensioned engagement of the sections and the crotch gusset entirely about the wearer's upper thighs and groin areas. The crotch gusset and the second section define between them a downward leg opening through which the remaining leg of a wearer extends, and the crotch gusset and the second section each provide part of an edge for the leg opening and which edge snuggly engages about the upper thigh of the remaining leg of the wearer to restrain upward creeping of the second section.

Abstract: A within-the-shoe sock construction is provided which comprises a sock having a foot opening adapted to receive a foot therethrough. The height of the sock is substantially coextensive with the height of the shoe to be worn with the sock whereby the upper rear edge of the sock is substantially coterminous with the upper rear edge of the shoe. Retaining means is provided which comprises an enlarged member, which may be in the form of a pompon, and a relatively narrow supporting member, which may be in the form of a ribbon, is connected to the enlarged member. The enlarged member is adapted to be disposed outside the shoe and in engagement therewith to prevent downward movement of the sock. Connecting means in the form of a press-on peel-off separable fastener is provided for detachably connecting the support member to the sock so that the retaining device may be interchanged or replaced with other retaining devices.

Abstract: A belt assembly comprising, a housing having an elongated tunnel, and an elongated belt passing through the housing tunnel. The housing and belt have cooperating surface restraining means interengaging in the housing tunnel and providing substantial restraint against movement of the belt through the housing tunnel, with the surface means permitting movement of the belt through the housing tunnel responsive to relatively large forces applied against the belt.

Abstract: A toe covering for use with a surgical cast comprising an open ended semi-sock body of knitted textile material, adapted to receive the forward portion of a human foot extending beyond the cast and portions of flexible gripping material spaced around the interior of the body near the open end thereof and fixed to said body. The portions of flexible material are detachably secured to a tape carrying flexible material. The tape is adhesively attached to the periphery of the cast.

Abstract: A within-the-shoe sock construction is provided which comprises a sock having a foot opening adapted to receive a foot therethrough. The height of the sock is substantially coextensive with the height of the shoe to be worn with the sock whereby the upper rear edge of the sock is substantially coterminous with the upper rear edge of the shoe. Retaining means is provided which comprises an enlarged member, which may be in the form of a pompon, and a relatively narrow supporting member, which may be in the form of a ribbon, is connected to the enlarged member. The enlarged member is adapted to be disposed outside the shoe and in engagement therewith to prevent downward movement of the sock. Connecting means is provided for detachably connecting the support member to the sock so that the retaining device may be interchanged or replaced with other retaining devices.

Abstract: A therapeutic stocking comprising, a circumferentially elastic boot portion having an upper thigh panel for exerting a desired compressive pressure against the upper thigh of a wearer's leg. The upper thigh panel has a limited vertical stretch relative a hip panel for accurate placement of the upper thigh panel on the wearer's upper thigh. The stocking has waist support means, and the hip panel extends between the support means and the upper thigh panel along the side of the wearer's hip. The hip panel is vertically stretchable between the support means and the upper thigh panel to permit placement of the support means on the wearer's waist a variable distance from the upper thigh while the upper thigh panel remains at its proper position on the wearer's upper thigh.

Abstract: A combination pantyhose garment in which separate seamless panty stockings are worn by the wearer in which each panty stocking is seamless knit of textured yarns and the panty portion is provided with a leg opening and a supporting band having elastomeric yarns which cross over each other in the overlapping panty portions to provide increased control characteristics in the garment.

Abstract: A body limb support comprising a limb encircling member comprising knitted thread wherein the outer parts of the knitted thread in a relaxed state on a substantial portion of the inner surface of the limb encircling member have attached thereto a nonadhesive, noncontinuous, relatively soft, elastomeric polymeric material with a high coefficient of friction to skin so as to provide a nonocclusive slip resistant surface capable of maintaining the support in place on the limb of the body.

Abstract: A stocking with a stiffening of a portion of its elasticated double welt effected by the insertion of a plastic strip through an opening produced during the knitting of the double welt, said insert being referred to as a hosiery stay, measuring 25% less than the circumference of the welt and worn on the outer side of the leg in relation to the crotch so as to arrest the rolling of the fabric thus maintaining a near maximum area of elastic fabric to contact and grip the leg of the wearer.

Abstract: An article of wearing apparel comprising a leg portion shaped substantially to cover at least the upper part of one of a wearer's legs, and a body portion extending upwardly from the leg portion at least to waist height and capable of substantially covering the lower part of the wearer's body, an aperture being provided in said article through which said wearer's other leg passes when said article is worn by said wearer.

Abstract: A stocking with a stiffening of a portion of its elasticated double welt effected by the insertion of a plastic strip through an opening produced during the knitting of the double welt, said insert being referred to as a hosiery stay, measuring 25% less than the circumference of the welt and worn on the outer side of the leg in relation to the crotch so as to arrest the rolling of the fabric thus maintaining a near maximum area of elastic fabric to contact and grip the leg of the wearer.