Double-layer sock having inverted, side-by-side toe closure seams
US6550289B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 14, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41B11/005
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A double-layer sock includes substantially coextensive, separately knitted inner and outer layers that cooperatively form a fabric receptacle dimensioned to fit over the foot and at least a portion of the leg of the wearer. The separately knitted inner and outer fabric layers are joined by sewn attachment stitches. The attachment stitches include stitching extending completely around the open leg end of the receptacle and tack stitching located within the toe sections of the layers. The layers are each preferably knit in a manner, such as by a circular knitting machine, requiring toe closure seams. The toe closure seams face toward one another in a juxtaposed relationship, such that the rib presented by each seam is overlain and concealed by the opposite fabric layer. The outer layer preferably presents inwardly facing terry loops so as to further minimize bulging created by the closure seams. A form for facilitating fabrication of a double-layer sock is also disclosed.
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