Space filling apparatus for footwear

Abstract

The present invention includes a sock for thickening and enhancing the shape and curvature of a wearer's leg, which includes a sock with an open top end which contains and adjustable mechanism, comfortable padding throughout the length of the sock at varying thicknesses, and a closed lower end.

Description

FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the field of socks and hosiery. Specifically the invention relates to the enhancement of the curvature of a wearer's leg and providing relief from foot ailments.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]The prior art of socks and hosiery are well known. The objectives of such prior art include objectives such as shape enhancement and temperature control.[0003]Prior art includes U.S. Pat. No. 6,385,778, hereinafter referred to as “Johnson”, which describes hosiery that includes a plastic insert used to enhance the shape of the wearer's leg to fill any space between the wearer's leg and the footwear. However, the Johnson patent does not teach the gradual increase of the hosiery from the wearer's ankle to the opening. The Johnson patent also does not teach having cushioned foot padding on the closed end of the sock.[0004]Prior art also includes U.S. Pat. No. D598642 hereinafter referred to as “Plumert”, which describes “boot cuffs,” developed...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an improved device for enhancing the shape of a wearer's legs and preventing slouching. It includes a thickened material that fills gaps between the leg and footwear to keep the boot or shoe in place. The invention also provides better temperature control with leg warmers to prevent cramps, injuries, and cold feet. It offers cushioning devices for common foot ailments such as metatarsalgia, plantar fasciitis, and hammertoes. Additionally, the invention helps prevent the occurrence and progression of venous disorders such as edema, phlebitis, and thrombosis by promoting blood flow and reducing pressure on the legs.

Problems solved by technology

Calves fatigue quickly when using repeated motions and ankle muscles ligaments are especially vulnerable to injury when cold.

Metatarsalgia is a condition which causes pain in the ball of a person's foot due to strain of the metatarsophalangeal joints, which are the joints where the toes flex and push off the ground, and can be caused by abnormal foot structure, which leads to excess ground pressure at the ball of the foot.

Plantar Fasciitis, also known as heel spur syndrome, is a condition which causes pain on the bottom of the heel when bearing weight due to inflammation, and is caused by foot dysfunction which results in excess strain on the plantar fascia.

Hammertoes are a deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint, and the condition commonly results from wearing poorly fitting shoes, excessive wearing of high heels, or other situations which require the toes to be bent for long periods of time causing a shortening of the muscle.

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