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Waterproof insulated sock with foot conforming capability

US4967494A · kind A · utility

37Cited by
11References
5Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 1989
Grant dateNov 6, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA43B23/06
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A sock which comprises an outer shell made up of an arrangement of non-stretchable fabric combined with a panel or panels of stretch fabric and an inner shell of insulating material. The fabrics are lined with a waterproof, breathable liner, such as Gortex or the like. The inner shell is connected with the outer shell only at the open upper end of each. A "stretch" or elastomeric cuff is connected to the open and serves to hold the sock up on the ankle and to prevent loss of heat or entry of water should the leg be immersed above the ankle.

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