Moisture-absorbent sock
US6032295A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2403/0231
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sock whose leg portion has wicking regions interspersed among fabric folds which are adapted to increase the effective surface area of the leg portion. The foot and leg portions of the sock may be constructed of the same material, such as synthetic, hydrophobic yarns, and formed in a unitary manner, either by weaving or knitting. The wicking regions may be formed using stitching along outer edges of a plurality of diamond shapes. Alternatively, the wicking regions may be formed by a set of first fabric bands, wherein the fabric folds comprise a set of second fabric bands, and the first and second bands alternate horizontally along a length of the tubular leg portion. The first fabric bands are preferably elastic or stretchable to maintain the first fabric bands in intimate contact with a wearer's skin.
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