Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
CA 02957574 2017-02-10
Functional Athletic Grip Sock
A knitted commodity worn similarly to a sock. The socks have cut outs in
definitive anatomical landmarks of the ball and
heel of the foot. Designed to give a barefoot experience for warranted
pleasure and functionality.
Heretofore, socks intended to be made for movement exercise that have intended
to provide nonslip bottoms have sticky
mat like material to grip the floor or mat with.
Also, socks with toe cut outs made to provide a grip from the toes.
The present invention is specially deigned to provide a grip on a floor, mat,
sticky mat and/or apparatus by means of
specific cut outs made on the anatomical structures of the ball and heel of
the foot, allowing for the bare foot to make
contact to the direct surface. The skin at the bottom of the foot contains
millions of nerve fibres to help us maintain our
balance. But also is naturally awarded to hold a grip where a regular sock
cannot.
The sock is made of natural and synthetic fibres. The cut outs are sized and
secured by a technique to fit comfortably and
securely snug around these anatomical landmarks of the ball and heel. The
technique also successfully allows for the
openings to take shape around the predominant features of the ball and heel as
individual's feet have unique
characteristics. The added toe and arch support helps to keeps the sock
comfortably secured on the foot as well.
The sock can be made at ankle height to knee height. The sock can be made so
that the toes are covered to keep cold
toes warm, also a layer of grip like material can be added to the bottoms of
the toes onto the fabric to add grip for the toes
as well. Sticky material can be added on the inside area of where the toes lay
for maximum non slip experience. The socks
with covered toes also help hide unkept feet and embarrassing toe nail
ailments or issues. They can also be made with
individual toes covered separately, or toes exposed. The sock can be made in
different sizes to fit comfortably and work to
function with the intended use.
The invention when used on a floor for walking or movement allows for a
natural grip using the bottom flesh of the foot.
This gives a sense of security from the intended bare part of the foot.
Whether it be for; a child learning to walk, movement
such as dance or gymnastics, Or an elderly person that feels the safety in
having the ball and heel exposed to the floor
directly. Others might wear the socks to cool a heated foot. Wearing the socks
in shoes or boots gives the barefoot feeling
that someone might enjoy, and create a nonslip surface within the shoe or
boot.
Populations would benefit wearing the socks while doing any type of movement
on a mat, sticky mat or apparatus. Many
people start a pilates, yoga or martial arts class with socks on if they
usually prefer to wear socks. Performing certain
exercises wearing regular socks will twist and turn onto the foot itself as
the bottom of the sock grips to the mat but the
sock slides on the foot itself. Regular socks also slide off the foot durning
movements such as going into downward dog or
even holding plank position or transitioning between the two. In standing
postures when the foot must hold in place for
balance the exposed skin of the bottom of the foot allows for a more grounded
feel. In martial arts one must feel secure
with one foot on the ground while kicking the other in the air. Being able to
keep the toes covered and warm and not being
interrupted by twisting, torquing and falling off socks during exercise is a
commodity in it's class.
Further, It is apparent that the 'Barefoot Sock', or 'Functional Sock' has a
number of advantages.
From wearing the socks around the house, to providing a hygienic alternative
in an athletic environment, to giving a sense
of security of having connectedness to the surface from under the foot. But
are not limited to the above mentioned
statements.
For Comfort, for pleasure, functionality and security!
