GB2375282A - Aid for donning socks - Google Patents

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GB2375282A
GB2375282A GB0110743A GB0110743A GB2375282A GB 2375282 A GB2375282 A GB 2375282A GB 0110743 A GB0110743 A GB 0110743A GB 0110743 A GB0110743 A GB 0110743A GB 2375282 A GB2375282 A GB 2375282A
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Russell Sullman
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/90—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers
    • A47G25/905—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers for stockings

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Abstract

An aid for donning a sock or the like comprises means such as jaws J for holding open a sock, a handle H or a floor support carrying the jaws and means such as clips X for retaining the sock on the jaws, the clips being releasable by a control L. The device may be powered.

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SOCK APPLICATOR DEVICE Due to a number of factors, it may be difficult for some people to put socks on, so there is therefore the need for a device that can make this task easier.
The device comprises one or more components for holding the sock open, optionally with a means of clipping or other means of releasable holding the sock in position, and a column or extension connected to a handle or other means of holding the device, optionally with a means of releasing the clips or other way that the sock is held. This allows the sock to be brought to the foot and worn without the operator having to bend over.
The device may be designed to be either one or two handed, or may be provided as a unit that does not need to be held (e. g. floor-mounted). It may be possible to move the components as required.
The device may be provided with one or more rests or other means of support for added stability and support.
The component that holds the sock keeps it open so that the foot may be slid inside, and the sock may be releasably secured to the device with one or more clips or other means of securing. A means for releasing the clamps or other means of securing may be attached to the handle or other means of holding the device. This means that the sock may be released once it is in position/has been placed.
The device may be provided with one or more rests or other means of support for added stability. It may also be provided with a power source in order to improve ease of use (e. g. batteries).
The device may be lightweight to assist in handling, and composed of a number of materials, for example metals, plastics, etc.
An embodiment of the device will now be described by way of example in which :- Figure 1 shows an example of the device.
The device comprises column C linking the handle H with D which houses the opening and closing jaws J that hold open the sock with releasable clips X that grip so that the device holds the sock securely until required not to do so (i. e. once the sock is
on the foot). The button B is used to release the clips X. Lever L fs ed 6-o opera.beJc\ Tcnec ScLiru The device may also be provided and/or adapted for use with other types of footwear (e. g. shoes) or other types of clothing.

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  1. CLAIMS 1) A sock applicator de\ ice comprising a means by which the sock is releasably held open and a means by which it can be opened/held open to allow insertion of the foot. a column or other means of connecting to the handle or other means of holding the device, and optionally controls that allow the means of controlling and/or securing the sock in position to be released when necessary. hand-held or otherwise supported. with optionally adjustable rest or other means of extra stability. and where the device is adjustable in part or as a whole as required by the operator. and integrated or separate as necessary.
    2) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the device may be adapted and/or provided for use with other items, for example other types of footwear such as shoes.
    3) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the device made is made of one or more materials.
    4) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein it may be provided with a
    power source. e. g. batteries. t : l 5) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein it may be possible to provide the device in a hands-free form, for example one situated on the ground.
    6) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the device may be provided in either one and/or two-handed forms.
    7) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the device may come
    with a means by which the handle, extension or other means of achieving a L long reach, and/or the means of holding the sock may be provided with ways in which they may be altered or adjusted in terms of shape and size.
    8) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein the device may be provided with one or more hinges and/or joints to allow adjustment of the device.
    9) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein it may be adapted for operation by a second person, not the person putting on the socks, e. g. a nurse.
    10) A device as claimed in any preceding claim wherein it may be provided with a floor rest or other means of support for increased stability.
    11) A device substantially as described herein.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20120228343A1 (en) * 2011-03-11 2012-09-13 Brobeg Stephen K J Sock hand
ES2605836A1 (en) * 2017-02-07 2017-03-16 Universidad De Jaén Device for the placement and removal of socks and stockings (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3604604A (en) * 1970-02-24 1971-09-14 Albert D Ahn Invalid{3 s sock-holding appliance
US3806008A (en) * 1973-08-02 1974-04-23 Lettre J De Tool for putting socks on feet
US3991920A (en) * 1975-09-29 1976-11-16 Hall Thomas D Device for applying stocking
US3993228A (en) * 1975-12-29 1976-11-23 Leo Fuhr Hosiery donning apparatus
DE2602200A1 (en) * 1976-01-21 1977-07-28 Gerhard Dawidowski Dressing aid for pulling on socks - has U-hoop and closable tongs ensuring easy use without tearing
US4130226A (en) * 1977-11-04 1978-12-19 Farrell Mary S Garment applying device
FR2580484A1 (en) * 1985-04-19 1986-10-24 Teil Louis Device to help putting on knee-socks or socks (for handicapped persons or persons unable to bend down)
US5924610A (en) * 1997-04-28 1999-07-20 Willemin; Ignace Device to facilitate putting on socks and similar articles of clothing
DE19830277A1 (en) * 1998-07-07 2000-01-13 Koszlat Heinz Arrangement for pulling stockings and shoes on and off without bending down can be universally used for gripping diverse objects

Patent Citations (9)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3604604A (en) * 1970-02-24 1971-09-14 Albert D Ahn Invalid{3 s sock-holding appliance
US3806008A (en) * 1973-08-02 1974-04-23 Lettre J De Tool for putting socks on feet
US3991920A (en) * 1975-09-29 1976-11-16 Hall Thomas D Device for applying stocking
US3993228A (en) * 1975-12-29 1976-11-23 Leo Fuhr Hosiery donning apparatus
DE2602200A1 (en) * 1976-01-21 1977-07-28 Gerhard Dawidowski Dressing aid for pulling on socks - has U-hoop and closable tongs ensuring easy use without tearing
US4130226A (en) * 1977-11-04 1978-12-19 Farrell Mary S Garment applying device
FR2580484A1 (en) * 1985-04-19 1986-10-24 Teil Louis Device to help putting on knee-socks or socks (for handicapped persons or persons unable to bend down)
US5924610A (en) * 1997-04-28 1999-07-20 Willemin; Ignace Device to facilitate putting on socks and similar articles of clothing
DE19830277A1 (en) * 1998-07-07 2000-01-13 Koszlat Heinz Arrangement for pulling stockings and shoes on and off without bending down can be universally used for gripping diverse objects

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20120228343A1 (en) * 2011-03-11 2012-09-13 Brobeg Stephen K J Sock hand
ES2605836A1 (en) * 2017-02-07 2017-03-16 Universidad De Jaén Device for the placement and removal of socks and stockings (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

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