An apparatus is provided for impeding a downward travel of a leg section of a sock by the use of a retainer provided about at least one of a heel of the sock and a heel opening, defined by a heel opening perimeter, of the sock, wherein the retainer impedes the downward travel of the leg section of the sock. A method is provided for the use of the retainer to impede the downward travel of the leg section of the sock.

An apparatus is provided for impeding a downward travel of a leg section of a sock by the use of a retainer provided about at least one of a heel of the sock and a heel opening, defined by a heel opening perimeter, of the sock, wherein the retainer impedes the downward travel of the leg section of the sock. A method is provided for the use of the retainer to impede the downward travel of the leg section of the sock.

A foot cushioning device for enhancing comfort includes a shell and a plurality of pads. The shell is tubular and has an open end so that the shell is configured to insert a foot through the open end. The shell is flexible so that the shell is configured to conform to the foot that is positioned in the shell. A plurality of first couplers is coupled to an exterior surface of the shell. The pads are resilient. Each of a plurality of second couplers is coupled to a respective pad. The second coupler is positioned to selectively couple to a respective first coupler to couple the respective pad to the shell, positioning the respective pad to cushion a portion of the foot that is positioned in the shell adjacent to the respective pad.

An apparatus is provided for impeding a downward travel of a leg section of a sock by the use of a retainer provided about at least one of a heel of the sock and a heel opening, defined by a heel opening perimeter, of the sock, wherein the retainer impedes the downward travel of the leg section of the sock. A method is provided for the use of the retainer to impede the downward travel of the leg section of the sock.

An apparatus is provided for impeding a downward travel of a leg section of a sock by the use of a retainer provided about at least one of a heel of the sock and a heel opening, defined by a heel opening perimeter, of the sock, wherein the retainer impedes the downward travel of the leg section of the sock. A method is provided for the use of the retainer to impede the downward travel of the leg section of the sock.

The present invention relates to a compression stocking (10) which is divided into at least two parts, making it easier to put the stocking on and to take it off. A first part (12) has a foot portion (16), an ankle portion (18) which extends above the malleolus 14, and a first overlap portion (24) which is above the ankle portion, and is so formed as to exert in use a pressure which is reduced compared to a pressure exerted by the ankle portion. A second part (30) is tubular and has a second overlap portion (32) and a leg portion (34) which extends in use up the leg from the overlap portion to surround at least part of the lower leg.

In use the first overlap portion is able to be placed within the second overlap portion, the compression stocking providing a pressure which reduces progressively up the leg.

An outer surface of the first part and an inner surface of the second part are formed in a manner which provides a sufficiently low coefficient of friction to enable the compression stocking to be put on by putting the first part on first, and then drawing the second part over the first part and pulling it up the leg to bring the second overlap portion into position around the first overlap portion, so that passage of the second part over the foot and ankle is facilitated by the first part.

The present invention relates to a compression stocking (10) which is divided into at least two parts, making it easier to put the stocking on and to take it off. A first part (12) has a foot portion (16), an ankle portion (18) which extends above the malleolus 14, and a first overlap portion (24) which is above the ankle portion, and is so formed as to exert in use a pressure which is reduced compared to a pressure exerted by the ankle portion. A second part (30) is tubular and has a second overlap portion (32) and a leg portion (34) which extends in use up the leg from the overlap portion to surround at least part of the lower leg.

In use the first overlap portion is able to be placed within the second overlap portion, the compression stocking providing a pressure which reduces progressively up the leg.

An outer surface of the first part and an inner surface of the second part are formed in a manner which provides a sufficiently low coefficient of friction to enable the compression stocking to be put on by putting the first part on first, and then drawing the second part over the first part and pulling it up the leg to bring the second overlap portion into position around the first overlap portion, so that passage of the second part over the foot and ankle is facilitated by the first part.

A sock is provided to with to be worn by a wearer. The sock includes (i) a set of two straps, (ii) a set of five LEDs, (iii) a push button, and (iv) a battery. The set of two straps are coupled to the sock from the sides of the sock. The set of five LEDs is coupled to the plurality of straps and the push button for operating LEDs with the help of the battery.

A double-ended reversible tubular sock body having a first closed toe end and a second closed toe end, and a first heel section and a second heel section, each disposed within the elongated tubular sock body, with a first pattern disposed on a first side of the elongated tubular sock body and a second pattern disposed on a second side of the elongated tubular sock body, with one of the first pattern and the second pattern visible when the elongated tubular sock body is placed on a foot of a user.

A double-ended reversible tubular sock body having a first closed toe end and a second closed toe end, and a first heel section and a second heel section, each disposed within the elongated tubular sock body, with a first pattern disposed on a first side of the elongated tubular sock body and a second pattern disposed on a second side of the elongated tubular sock body, with one of the first pattern and the second pattern visible when the elongated tubular sock body is placed on a foot of a user.