# US 11,432,948 B2 · Prosthetic sock management tool > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,432,948 B2 - Document ID: US11432948B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/451,527 - Filed: 2019-06-25 - Published: 2019-12-26 - Granted: 2022-09-06 - Earliest claimed: 2018-06-25 - Assignees: The United States Government as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affair - Applicants: United States Department of Veterans Affairs - Inventors: Billie Caris Savvas Slater - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11432948B2 ## CPC - A61F 2/76: Means for assembling, fitting or testing prostheses, e.g. for measuring or balancing - A61B 5/4851: {Prosthesis assessment or monitoring} - A61F 2/7812: {Interface cushioning members placed between the limb stump and the socket, e.g. bandages or stockings for the limb stump} - A61F 2/80: Sockets, e.g. of suction type - A61F 2002/7615: {Measuring means} - A61F 2002/7818: {Stockings or socks for the limb stump} - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract A device and method for managing a plurality of groups of socks where the device includes a plurality of pouches attached to one another and a patient education and compliance tool. Each group has at least one sock. Socks of each of the groups have different characteristics from one another. The groups of socks are adapted for use between a limb of a patent and a socket of a prosthetic device. Each pouch is adapted for securing at least one sock from a group. The method includes sorting the plurality of groups of socks according to the characteristic, associating each pouch with a respective one of the groups, and securing each group of socks within an associated pouch. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A device for managing a plurality of groups of socks, each said group comprising at least one sock, socks of each of said groups having different characteristics from one another, said device comprising: a plurality of pouches attached to one another, each said pouch adapted for containing at least one said sock from one of said groups, each said pouch comprising an identifier corresponding to one of said group, said identifiers comprise indicia selected from the group consisting of numbers, letters, Braille, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of pouches is attached to a substrate. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, wherein each said pouch defines an opening for receiving said socks. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The device according to claim 3, wherein at least one of said pouches further comprises a fastening device for closing said opening. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The device according to claim 4, wherein said fastening device is selected from a group consisting of: zippers, hook and loop fasteners, snap closures, buttons, and magnetic closures. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The device according to claim 4, wherein said fastening device is a zipper, said zipper comprising a zipper pull attached to said zipper, said zipper pull comprises an identifier corresponding to one of said group. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, wherein each said pouch is constructed of a washable material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, wherein each said pouch is constructed of a quick-drying material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, wherein each said pouch is constructed of a different colored material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The device according to claim 9, wherein each said pouch is color coded, each said pouch corresponding to a respective one of said group of socks. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, wherein said patient education and compliance tool comprises instructions for use and care of said plurality of groups of socks. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, further comprising a fastener for removably attaching said patient education and compliance tool, thereto, said fastener selected from the group consisting of D-rings, hook and loop fasteners, and magnets. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, wherein at least one said pouch comprises a mesh material. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, wherein one said pouch is adapted for securing accessories. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The device according to claim 1, further comprising at least one patient education and compliance tool attached to said plurality of pouches. ### Claim 16 A method for managing a plurality of groups of socks, each said group comprising at least one sock, socks of each of said groups having different characteristics from one another, said method comprising: sorting said plurality of groups of socks according to said characteristics of said socks; associating each said pouch with a respective one of said groups; securing each said group of socks within an associated one of said pouches respectively; and wherein said associating step comprises associating a unique identifier with each said pouch, said unique identifier being selected from the group consisting of numbers, letters, Braille, and combinations thereof. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The method according to claim 16, wherein sorting said plurality of groups of socks comprises sorting said socks according to a thickness of said socks. ### Claim 18 (depends on 16) The method according to claim 16, wherein sorting said plurality of groups of socks comprises associating a unique identifier with said socks within each said group of socks respectively.