US 20100319106A1 (19) United States (12) Patent Application Publication (10) Pub. No.: US 2010/0319106A1 HOOVER (43) Pub. Date: Dec. 23, 2010

(54) INDIVIDUAL TOE Publication Classification (51) Int. Cl. (76) Inventor: ARLIS HOOVER, Hubbard, OH A4IB II/00 (2006.01) (US) (52) U.S. Cl...... 2/239 (57) ABSTRACT Correspondence Address: The present invention relates to a toe sock to cover the hallux LAW OFFICE OF JERRY D. HAYNES, PA comprising: a woven , where said woven hosiery cov P.O. Box 3SO392 ers the entire halluX and Snugly fits over the halluX; and a Fort Lauderdale, FL 33335 (US) decorative design on the top portion of the woven hosiery. The toe Sock according to the present invention may be manufac tured of a stretchable material Such as cotton or spandex. In (21) Appl. No.: 12/488,620 another exemplary embodiment, the toe sock may be designed to cover any foot digit. In another exemplary embodiment, a group of toe may be designed where (22) Filed: Jun. 22, 2009 each toe Sock fits exclusively over each individual toe digit.

Patent Application Publication Dec. 23, 2010 US 2010/031910.6 A1

FIG. 1 US 2010/031910.6 A1 Dec. 23, 2010

INDIVIDUAL TOE SOCK toe sock according to the present invention provides a sock like garment for individual foot digits and therefore can be BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION used to provide a means for a comfortable, sweat absorbent 0001 1. Field of Invention woven material to cover an individual toe. 0002 The present invention relates to a toe-sock covering 0008 FIG. 1 depicts a toe sock according to the present for an individual toe. invention. The toe-sock10 covers the big toe of an individual. 0003 2. Description of Related Art The toe Sock10 may include a logo or a design 12 depicted on 0004 Socks are knitted or worn hosiery that may be worn the topside thereof in order to provide a unique style to the toe over an individuals foot. Socks protect feet from chafing, Sock. The toe Sock 10 covers the big toe and the remaining absorbing perspiration, keeping feet warm and generally toes of the foot 14 remain uncovered. keeping feet comfortable throughout the day. Socks come in 0009. The toe sock 10 according to the present invention many styles and may extend from the ankle to the knee. may be manufactured of Spandex, cotton or a combination Materials utilized to manufacture Socks include cotton, wool, thereof and may be stretchable materials so that the sock nylon, polyester or spandex to name a few. Socks usually remains in place during use. The toe Sock 10 may be worn cover the entire foot and some socks have been designed to with or other open-toe so that the sock 10 may encase individual toes. Such toe Socks have a glove-type fit be displayed as a fashion accessory. The toe sock 10 may be where compartments have been provided for each individual worn in various climates but however may be more conducive toe. Individual toe socks are often worn with sandals or flip in warmer climates where open-toe shoes are more com flops in order to showcase their unique style and provide a monly worn. convenient means for the individual to wear the particular What is claimed is: of choice. Other toe socks include rubber-grip adhesive 1. A toe sock to cover the hallux comprising: over the outside of the socks so that the socks may be worn as a. a woven hosiery, where said woven hosiery covers the a house or for specific activities Such as yoga. The toe entire hallux and Snugly fits over the hallux, and Sock design remains essentially similar to a conventional Sock b. a decorative design on the top portion of the woven where the Sock includes individual compartments for each hosiery. tOe. 2. The toe sock according to claim 1, where the hosiery is manufactured of a stretchable material. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 3. The toe sock according to claim 2, where the material 0005. The present invention relates to a toe sock to cover includes at least one of cotton and spandex. the halluX comprising: a woven hosiery, where said woven 4. A toe sock to cover any foot digit comprising: hosiery covers the entire hallux and snugly fits over the hal a. a woven hosiery, where said woven hosiery covers the lux; and a decorative design on the top portion of the woven entire digit and Snugly fits over the digit; and hosiery. The toe sock according to the present invention may b. a decorative design on the top portion of the woven be manufactured of a stretchable material such as cotton or hosiery. spandex. In another exemplary embodiment, the toe Sock may 5. The toe sock according to claim 4, where the hosiery is be designed to cover any foot digit. In another exemplary manufactured of a stretchable material. embodiment, a group of toe Socks may be designed where 6. The toe sock according to claim 5, where the material each toe sock fits exclusively over each individual toe digit. includes at least one of cotton and spandex. 7. A group of toe socks where each toe sock fits exclusively BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS over each individual toe digit, comprising: a. a woven hosiery, where said woven hosiery covers the 0006 FIG. 1 depicts the toe sock according to the present entire digit and Snugly fits over the digit; and invention. b. a decorative design on the top portion of the woven hosiery. DETAIL DESCRIPTION 8. The toe sock according to claim 7, where the hosiery is 0007. The present invention provides individually knitted manufactured of a stretchable material. toe-Sock coverings for individual toes. The toe Sock accord 9. The toe sock according to claim 8, where the material ing to the present invention extends exclusively over the hal includes at least one of cotton and spandex. lux (big toe) of the individual's foot, however other individual Sock coverings may be provided for the remaining toes. The c c c c c