Abstract:
A protective, separated-toe garment comprises a first, big-toe element, a second, pinky-toe element, and a third foot-pad element. The big-toe element comprises a front first edge disposed substantially perpendicular to opposing side edges, first and second curved edges from respective side edges in a curve to meet at a first point opposite the front first edge. The pinky-toe element comprises a front fifth edge substantially perpendicular to opposing third and fourth side edges, third and fourth curved edges tapering from the side edges in a curve to meet at a second point opposite the front fifth edge. The third foot pad element comprises a front ninth edge defining an oblique curve such that ends of the front ninth edge develop and merge into sixth and seventh side edges, respectively, at opposite sides at an oblique angle and curve rearwards to end at a respective side of an eighth rear edge.
Abstract:
A non-slip, reinforced heel sock is provided to prevent the slipping of the sock off of the foot, into the shoe. The sock is comprised of a toe portion, a heel portion, and a central body portion interconnecting the heel and toe portions, and a foot opening. The sock is worn inside of the shoe and is reinforced with an element that is attached to the heel portion of the sock and extends above the upper rear edge of the shoe.
Abstract:
A garment presently disclosed contains a substantially tubular body portion defining an opening configured to accommodate human toes, and a movable cover portion extending beyond the opening, wherein the movable cover portion comprises a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, a first edge, a second edge disposed substantially perpendicular to the first edge, and a third edge disposed substantially parallel the second edge, wherein the second edge of the movable cover portion is coupled with at least a portion of the substantially tubular body portion, wherein the third edge of the movable cover portion is coupled with at least a portion of the substantially tubular body portion.
Abstract:
A compression stocking is described with anti-slip means at the bottom surface of the stocking sole. The anti-slip means comprises one or more elongate grip members having a wave shape. The sole comprises a fabric tread and at least a portion of the elongate grip members overlies the tread.
Abstract:
A dry grip yoga system which includes: a moisture absorbent mat, where said mat includes a top surface and a bottom surface and said bottom surface includes a plurality of gripping nubs; and a socks, where socks include an gripping surface over a sole of each sock. The plurality of gripping nubs on the bottom surface may be arranged in a plurality of rows. In particular embodiment the moisture absorbent mat includes a lip. At least two alternative styles of socks may be used with the present invention. One style of sock may include toe sleeves, where gripping nubs are provide on a bottom surface of each toe sleeve and over a sole of each sock. Alternatively, the socks may exclude toe sleeves and include an opening to expose a user's toes, wherein gripping nubs are provided over a sole of each sock.
Abstract:
The present invention is a non-woven foot membrane that helps provide comfort and support for the foot during high-heel or regular shoe wear. The device comprises a self-supporting membrane that flexes, stretches and conforms to the shape of the foot, or the portion of the foot in contact with the membrane, when worn. The device has different thicknesses throughout its structure. Preferably, the parts of the invention at and around the major points of contact on the bottom of the foot when wearing a shoe such as a high-heel, that is, the parts of the invention under the big toe, metatarsal heads of the forefoot, and the heel, are thicker than the other portions of the device. The device also has different frictional properties at the inner/upper surface and outer/lower surface as well as a curvilinear form that each work to cup and grip the foot as well as prevent slippage in the shoe. The increased thicknesses throughout various parts of the structure of the device as well as the opposing frictional properties and curvilinear shape all work to counteract the stresses experienced by the plantar soft-tissue during shoe wear.
Abstract:
A wearable article provides a non-slip connection between the wearer's bare skin and the surface of an adjacently located object. The wearable article includes correspondingly aligned and shaped interior and exterior grip material segments at one or more locations on the wearable article. The interior grip material segments and correspondingly aligned and shaped exterior grip material segments serve to significantly diminish and potentially eliminate all relative movement between the user's skin, the grip material on the inner facing surface of the wearable article, the material defining the wearable article, the grip material on the outer facing surface of the wearable article, and the surface of an adjacently located object. The correspondingly aligned and shaped interior and exterior grip material segments on the wearable article may be arranged in different sizes and patterns to suit the movements typically executed during a particular physical or sporting activity.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a sock (1), suitable for being worn in the performance of gymnastic activities, in gym or in aquatic environments.The sock (1) comprises a plantar surface (4) restable on walking surfaces, a first bay (2) containing the user's big toe and at least one second bay (3) containing the remaining toes of the user. The sock (1) further comprises anti-slipping means positioned on the plantar surface (4) for reducing the slipping risk of the user on the walking surfaces and comprising at least one anti-slipping island (5), which occupies a partial surface smaller than the total plantar surface (4).
Abstract:
An open toe stocking is provided. The stocking includes a body with a foot engaging portion having a heel area. The body also includes an open toe area disposed in front of the heel area of the foot engaging portion and a bottom area extending from the heel area of the foot engaging portion to the open toe area of the foot engaging portion. A leg engaging portion is integrally formed with, and extends generally perpendicularly upwardly from, the foot engaging portion. The stocking also includes an elastic circumferential band encircling a lip of the open toe area of the foot engaging portion so as to allow the open toe area of the foot engaging portion to engage the foot of the wearer when the toes of the wearer are passed therethrough. A retention strap extends through the open-toed area of the foot engaging portion so as to engage between a pair of adjacent toes of the wearer. The retention end has a first end secured to the bottom area of the foot engaging portion and a second end secured to a top area of the foot engaging portion.
Abstract:
A water sock forming a tubular body having a pair of opposing, open ends that allow the water sock to be put on and removed as easily as any sock. The simple design of this water sock makes it compatible with any type of outer footwear. In one exemplary embodiment, a stretchable toe strap extends between opposing sides of the water sock adjacent to one of the open ends. This toe strap is received between two of the wearer's toes during use and prevents the water sock from sliding rearward toward the wearer's heel.