SOCK DONNING AID

Abstract

The invention relates to a sock donning aid as a compensatory aid for individuals with limited mobility to facilitate putting on socks or stockings, particularly compression. It consists of a U-shaped profile body connected to a support pad via a base, where the body of the sock donning aid is surrounded by at least one closed or open profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body whereas this profile is equipped with symmetrically designed stops in which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body are seated.

Claims

1. A sock donning aid consisting of a body in the shape of a U profile, where the body is connected to a support pad via a base, whereas the body tilts relative to the support pad at an angle of <90, where, when tilted, the end of the sock donning aid body profile closer to the support pad is perpendicular, and the other end of the body is beveled towards the opposite end at an angle of 45 to 80 relative to the longitudinal axis of the body wherein the sock donning aid body is surrounded by at least one closed or open profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, connected by a connecting segment to the sock donning aid body or the base, whereas the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body is provided with symmetrically formed stops, in which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body are seated and the support pad is provided on its upper surface with a means for fastening the sock donning aid to a fixed object.

2. The sock donning aid according to claim 1, wherein the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body is closed, whereas surrounding the outer surface of the sock donning aid body and provided with symmetrically formed stops on the inner side of the profile, into which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body are seated.

3. The sock donning aid according to claim 2, wherein the inner diameter of the profile above the stops is larger than the inner diameter of the profile below the stops.

4. The sock donning aid according to claim 1, wherein the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body is closed, whereas surrounding the outer surface of the sock donning aid body and separating its longitudinal edges, which are seated in the inner corners of the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, forming stops.

5. The sock donning aid according to claim 1, wherein the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body is open, whereas surrounding either the outer or inner surface of the sock donning aid body and provided with stops at both ends, in which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body are seated.

6. The sock donning aid according to claim 1, wherein the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body is open, connecting the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body from above using stops formed at both ends of the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body.

7. The sock donning aid according to claim 1, wherein the stops form grooves, in which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body are seated.

8. The sock donning aid according to claim 1, wherein the sock donning aid body is provided with a longitudinal opening near its beveled end.

9. The sock donning aid according to claim 1, wherein the sock donning aid body is connected to the support pad via a joint in the base.

10. The sock donning aid according to claim 1, wherein the support pad is provided with a non-slip surface on its bottom side.

11. The sock donning aid according to claim 2, wherein the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body is closed, whereas surrounding the outer surface of the sock donning aid body and separating its longitudinal edges, which are seated in the inner corners of the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, forming stops.

12. The sock donning aid according to claim 2, wherein the stops form grooves, in which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body are seated.

13. The sock donning aid according to claim 3, wherein the stops form grooves, in which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body are seated.

14. The sock donning aid according to claim 2, wherein the sock donning aid body is provided with a longitudinal opening near its beveled end.

15. The sock donning aid according to claim 3, wherein the sock donning aid body is provided with a longitudinal opening near its beveled end.

16. The sock donning aid according to claim 2, wherein the sock donning aid body is connected to the support pad via a joint in the base.

17. The sock donning aid according to claim 3, wherein the sock donning aid body is connected to the support pad via a joint in the base.

18. The sock donning aid according to claim 2, wherein the support pad is provided with a non-slip surface on its bottom side.

19. The sock donning aid according to claim 3, wherein the support pad is provided with a non-slip surface on its bottom side.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES:

[0026] FIG. 1: A perspective view of the sock donning aid with the sock donning aid body seated in the stops of the closed profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body

[0027] FIG. 2: A top view of the sock donning aid with the closed profile fitted onto it with the visible opening in the sock donning aid body

[0028] FIG. 3: A front view of the lower part of the sock donning aid with the visible connection of the sock donning aid body with the profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body using a screw on the base.

[0029] FIG. 4a: A front view of the sock donning aid in a position where the sock donning aid body is parallel to the support pad and seated in the stops of the open profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, with the open profile surrounding the sock donning aid body from the outside

[0030] FIG. 4b: A front view of the sock donning aid in a position where the sock donning aid body is parallel to the support pad and seated in the stops of the open profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, with the open profile surrounding the sock donning aid body from the inside

[0031] FIG. 5a-d: Possible shape designs of closed profiles defining the width of the sock donning aid body

[0032] FIG. 6: A front view of the sock donning aid in a position where the sock donning aid body is parallel to the support pad and seated in the stops of the open profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, with the open profile connecting the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body from above

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Example 1

[0033] The widening of the sock donning aid body with a closed profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, placed on the outer side of the sock donning aid body for a men's compression stocking

[0034] The sock donning aid consists of a body 1, which is made of flat plastic shaped into a U profile with a length of 222 mm with a semi-arched profile with a diameter of 110 mm. The sock donning aid body 1 is mounted on a support pad 3 using a base 2 (FIG. 1). The profile of the body 1 is beveled at one end relative to the longitudinal axis at an angle of 60 sloping towards the other end and at this beveled end the lower part of the profile is provided with a longitudinal opening 2 with a diameter of 25 mm at one end of the opening 9 and 50 mm at the other end of the opening 9; the length of the opening is 90 mm (FIG. 2). The body 1 is inserted into the lower part of the closed profile 6 (FIG. 5a), which defines the width of the sock donning aid in the shape of an oval ring with which the body 1 is connected on its outer side using a connecting segment 7 in the form of a groove in the sock donning aid body 1, into which the profile 6 defining the width of the sock donning aid fits. The profile 6 is provided on its inner circumference with oppositely positioned stops 8 in the form of protrusions creating a groove, whereas the body 1 fits into the grooves of the profile 6 with its longitudinal edges. By positioning the longitudinal edges of the body 1 into the grooves in the profile 6, the diameter of the semi-arched profile of the body 1 widens from 110 mm to 114 mm. The body 1 is pivotally connected to the support pad 3 via a joint on the base 2, allowing the longitudinal axis of the sock donning aid body 1 to be tilted relative to the support pad 3 up to an angle of =60. The support pad 3 is provided on its upper surface with a securing means 5 in the form of a hook for attachment to a fixed object using a string and on its bottom side it is equipped with a non-slip surface 4 made of ribbed rubber.

Example 2

[0035] The widening of the sock donning aid body with a closed profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, featuring an increased inner diameter of the ring above the grooves for a compression sock for a person with a larger ankle circumference

[0036] The diameter of the closed profile 6 from Example 1 is widened above the oppositely positioned stops 8 in the form of protrusions creating a groove, wherein the body 1 fits into the grooves of the means 6 defining the width of the sock donning aid body 1 with its longitudinal edges. The diameter of the semi-arched profile of the sock aid body 1 widens from 110 mm to 114 mm, wherein the inner diameter of the profile 6 defining the width of the sock donning aid body 1 above the stops 8 is 116 mm (FIG. 5b). After inserting the foot into the compression sock without using their hands, the user moves the foot in the direction of the profile of the sock donning aid body 1, slightly lifts it upwards, and slides the foot with the donned sock out through the opening of the profile 6 above the stops 8.

Example 3

[0037] The narrowing of the sock donning aid body width with an open profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, placed on the outer side of the sock donning aid body, for a women's sock.

[0038] The sock donning aid consists of a body 1, which is made of flat material shaped into a U shape profile with a length of 200 mm with a semi-arched profile with a diameter of 90 mm. The sock donning aid body 1 is connected to a support pad 3 via a base 2, with the longitudinal axis of the sock donning aid body 1 inclined relative to the support pad 3 at an angle of =50. The support pad 3 is provided on its bottom side with a non-slip surface 4 made of ribbed rubber. The profile of the body 1 is beveled at one end relative to the longitudinal axis at an angle of 45 towards the other end and at this end. The sock donning aid body 1 is inserted into the open profile 6 defining the width of the sock donning aid body 1, wherein this profile 6 surrounds the outer surface of the sock donning aid body 1 and is equipped with stops 8 at both ends, formed by bending the ends of the profile 6 toward its inner surface, creating grooves in which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body 1 are seated. (FIG. 4a). The profile 6 is connected to the base 2 using a connecting segment 7 in the form of a screw (FIG. 3). By positioning the longitudinal edges of the body 1 into the grooves in the profile 6, the diameter of the semi-arched profile of the body 1 is narrowed from 90 mm to 87 mm. The support pad 3 is provided on its upper side with a means 5 for securing to a fixed object in the form of a hook and on its bottom side equipped with a non-slip surface 4 made of ribbed rubber.

Example 4

[0039] The narrowing of the sock donning aid body width with a profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body, placed on the inner part of the sock donning aid body, for a women's compression stocking.

[0040] The profile 6 defining the width of the sock donning aid body 1, according to Example 3, is open, whereas adhering to the inner surface of the sock donning aid body 1 and is equipped with stops 8 at both ends, formed by bending the ends of the profile 6 toward its outer surface, creating grooves in which the longitudinal edges of the sock donning aid body 1 are seated (FIG. 4b). By positioning the longitudinal edges of the body 1 into the grooves in the profile 6, the diameter of the semi-arched profile of the body is narrowed from 100 mm to 96 mm.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

[0041] The invention is applicable for individuals with limited mobility to facilitate the donning of socks or stockings, particularly compression. The advantage of this solution is primarily the physically effortless use of this type of sock donning aid, which enables independent donning of stockings even for elderly individuals and those with musculoskeletal limitations that prevent them from bending forward. The design according to the invention is structurally simple and low-cost to manufacture.

REFERENCE SIGNS LIST

[0042] 1sock donning aid body [0043] 2base [0044] 3support pad [0045] 4non-slip surface [0046] 5means for fastening the sock donning aid to a fixed object [0047] 6profile defining the width of the sock donning aid body [0048] 7connecting segment [0049] 8stop [0050] 9longitudinal opening