Bed socks

US8490218B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventor

• Gary J. Thompson · Akron, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Aug 8, 2010
• Grant date: Jul 23, 2013
• Expiry date: Jul 13, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A41B11/004
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

The improved bed sock is a sock specifically designed to be worn on a front half of the foot, which includes varying densities of elasticity throughout a fabric layer. The improved bed sock extends across the toes and down the front part of the Metatarsus, but of which does not extend to the Instep. The improved bed sock includes a specific region of elastic concentration just behind the ball of the foot (the widest part) that aids in maintaining the improved bed sock upon the front foot despite movement of foot while under covers. The improved bed sock is removed while in bed by use of a toe from an opposing foot without requiring the end user to sit up or get out of bed. The improved bed sock keeps the toes warm, but the rear portion of the foot cool.