Disposable Sock with Liquid Impermeable Inner Sole

Abstract

This invention relates generally to a disposable sock with an inner liquid impermeable layer on the portion that covers the sole of the foot, and a breathable outer layer that encases the liquid impermeable layer and encases the remaining portion of the foot. The characteristics of the present invention increase circulation in the foot, aid in the absorption of a multitude of compounds, including lotions, ointments, or therapeutics to the foot, while minimizing bacterial growth, are cost efficient, lightweight and easy to use.

1 . A disposable sock adapted to transfer a compound from the interior surface of the disposable sock to the skin of a wearer of the disposable sock, the disposable sock comprising:
 an inner layer that is not permeable to liquids and is in contact with the sole of the foot when the sock is worn by said wearer;   an outer breathable layer that encases said inner layer and the foot of said wearer, said inner layer being adhered to said outer layer; and   a compound associated with at least a portion of the interior surface, wherein the inner layer is interposed between the composition and the outer layer, and the composition is interposed between the skin of said wearer and the inner layer.   
   
   
       2 . The disposable sock of  claim 1 , wherein the inner layer that is not permeable to liquids is made of polyethylene. 
   
   
       3 . The disposable sock of  claim 1 , wherein the inner layer is a shape comparable to the sole of the foot of said wearer. 
   
   
       4 . The disposable sock of  claim 1 , wherein the outer breathable layer is made of a nylon mesh material. 
   
   
       5 . The disposable sock of  claim 1 , wherein the outer breathable layer terminates in an elastic portion that secures the sock to the wearer at the termination of the sock. 
   
   
       6 . The disposable sock of  claim 1 , wherein the sock terminates at the ankle, calf, or middle calf of the wearer. 
   
   
       7 . The disposable sock of  claim 1 , wherein the sock is adapted to be disposed of after a single use. 
   
   
       8 . The disposable sock of  claim 1 , wherein said compound is absorbed into the skin of the sole of the foot of said wearer at a rate more rapid than a user of the compound not wearing said disposable sock. 
   
   
       9 . The disposable sock of  claim 1 , wherein the compound may be any oil, lubricant, lotion, cream, water, humectant, therapeutic, herbal remedy, or homeopathic remedy. 
   
   
       10 . A disposable sock comprising an inner polyethylene layer that is in skin contact with at least a portion of the sole of the foot and an outer breathable layer that encases the inner layer, said inner layer being adhered to the outer layer, and said disposable sock increasing the circulation of the foot of a wearer when the disposable sock is worn. 
   
   
       11 . The disposable sock of  claim 10 , wherein a compound may be applied to the sole of the foot of said wearer such that said compound is interposed between the skin of the sole of the foot of said wearer and said inner layer and said compound is in direct contact with at least a portion of the skin of the sole of the foot of said wearer, said compound being absorbed into the skin of the sole of the foot of said wearer at a rate more rapid than a user of the compound not wearing said disposable sock. 
   
   
       12 . The disposable sock of  claim 10 , wherein the outer breathable layer is made of a nylon mesh material. 
   
   
       13 . The disposable sock of  claim 10 , wherein the outer breathable layer terminates in an elastic portion that secures the sock to the wearer at the termination of the sock. 
   
   
       14 . The disposable sock of  claim 10 , wherein the inner layer is a shape comparable to the sole of the foot of said wearer. 
   
   
       15 . A disposable sock comprising an inner polyethylene layer that is in skin contact with at least a portion of the sole of the foot and an outer breathable layer that encases the inner layer, said inner layer being adhered to the outer layer, and said disposable sock increasing the circulation of the foot of a wearer when the disposable sock is worn and where a compound is applied to the sole of the foot of said wearer and said compound is interposed between the skin of the sole of the foot of said wearer and the inner layer, the absorption of said compound into the skin of the sole of the foot of said wearer at a rate more rapid than a user of the compound not wearing said disposable sock. 
   
   
       16 . The disposable sock of  claim 15 , wherein the outer breathable layer is made of a nylon mesh material. 
   
   
       17 . The disposable sock of  claim 15 , wherein the outer breathable layer terminates in an elastic portion that secures the sock to the wearer at the termination of the sock. 
   
   
       18 . The disposable sock of  claim 15 , wherein the inner layer is a shape comparable to the sole of the foot of said wearer.