Two-ply inflatable sock
OwnerJ. Denise Kuneshinventor
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Abstract
A two-ply inflatable sock whose dimension and fit is adjustable by the wearer is provided. The sock has an inner layer constructed of a wicking material and a water repellant outer layer. An inflatable toe cup positioned between the inner and outer layers and is adapted to encase the toes of the wearer, while an inflatable heel collar, likewise disposed between the inner and outer layers, is adapted to circumscribe the heel. The wearer may adjustably control the inflation of the toe cup and heel collar by manipulating finger pump and air release mechanisms so as to alter the dimension and fit of the sock. The toe cup and heel collar may be partially filled with a gel material, such as a plastisol or hydrogel.
Claims8
A two-ply sock, comprising:
- (a) an inner layer constructed of a wicking material;
- (b) a water repellant outer layer;
- (c) an inflatable toe cup disposed between said inner layer and said outer layer adapted to encase the toes of a wearer;
- (d) an inflatable heel collar disposed between said inner layer and said outer layer adapted to circumscribe the heel of the wearer;
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- (e) means for the wearer to adjustably control the inflation of said toe cup and said heel collar so as to alter the dimension and of said sock.
A two-ply sock, comprising:
- (a) an inner layer constructed of polypropylene;
- (b) a water repellant outer layer;
- (c) an inflatable toe cup disposed between said inner layer and said outer layer adapted to encase the toes of a wearer, said toe cup having an air inlet and being partially filled with a gel material selected from the group consisting of plastisols and hydrogels;
- (d) an inflatable heel collar disposed between said inner layer and said outer layer adapted to circumscribe the heel of the wearer, said heel collar having an air inlet and being partially filled with said gel material;
- (e) a first finger pump and release valve assembly adapted for fluid communication with said toe cup via a first air conduit;
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- (f) a second finger pump and release valve assembly adapted for fluid communication with said heel collar via a second air conduit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.