Patent ID: 8418896
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: A47G

Abstract:
1. A sock donning apparatus comprising: a central portion, being generally planar in manner, said central portion being tapered in shape, said central portion having a first end and a second end, said central portion having longitudinal seam extending partially along a center region, said central portion being longitudinally foldable along said longitudinal seam so as to create a first portion and a second portion, wherein said first end of said central portion is generally arcuate in shape, said first end being of suitable size to be at least partially journaled into the opening of a sock; a first side panel, said first side panel being integrally formed with said central portion, said first side panel being movable in relation to said central portion; a second side panel, said second side panel being integrally formed with said central portion opposite said first side panel, said second side panel being movable in relation to said central portion; at least one retention mechanism, said at least one retention mechanism being secured to said first side panel, said at least one retention mechanism operable to receive at least a portion of a sock and releasably secure the sock therein; and wherein said first side panel and said second side panel are movable so as to at least partially overlap to create a cavity of sufficient size to accommodate a human foot therein.