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US 12,668,901 B1Granted
Knit sock with targeted compression zones, and method for lifting and stretching the plantar fascia
AssigneeFlagship Brands, LLC
InventorsHugh Gaither, John Gaither, James Richard
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Abstract
A knit sock is integrally formed of a body yarn in circumferential courses and axial wales. At least one targeted compression zone is formed with the sock and includes spaced-apart axial compression ridges. A compression force applied by the sock within the targeted compression zone is greater than the compression force in directly adjacent areas of the sock.
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A knit sock integrally formed of a body yarn in circumferential courses and axial wales, said sock comprising:
- a first targeted compression zone formed with said sock, and comprising spaced-apart axial compression ridges, and wherein said compression ridges of said first compression zone comprise at least one pattern yarn integrally knit with the body yarn in a manner using tuck and float stitches, such that said compression ridges of said first compression zone create areas of increased density as compared to directly adjacent areas of said sock;
- a second targeted compression zone formed with said sock, and comprising spaced-apart axial compression ridges, and wherein said compression ridges of said second compression zone comprise at least one pattern yarn integrally knit with the body yarn in a manner using tuck and float stitches, such that said compression ridges in said second compression zone create areas of increased density as compared to directly adjacent areas of said sock;
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- whereby a compression force applied by said sock within said first and second targeted compression zones is greater than the compression force in directly adjacent areas of said sock.
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A knit sock integrally formed of a body yarn in circumferential courses and axial wales, said sock comprising:
- a targeted compression zone formed with said sock, and comprising spaced-apart axial compression ridges, and wherein said compression ridges comprise at least one pattern yarn integrally knit with the body yarn in a manner using tuck and float stitches, such that said compression ridges create areas of increased density as compared to directly adjacent areas of said sock;
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- whereby a compression force applied by said sock within said targeted compression zone is greater than the compression force in directly adjacent areas of said sock.
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