Decorative sock adomment

Abstract

An inexpensive and highly decorative band that may be used to adorn a user's sock. In one example embodiment, the band is used to decorate a child's sock for certain social activities such as church, school events and wedding ceremonies, etc. The decorative band uses an elastomeric material which easily adjusts to the child's or user's leg. The article is worn around the open end of the sock. The highly decorative band is compatible with all sock materials. One novel feature of the highly fashionable band is the use of invisible thread that prevents the unsightly staining of the highly decorative band. The highly fashionable band utilizes a braided elastomeric material for extra strength and durability.

1 . An article of wearing apparel comprising: a lattice structure being gathered lace; an elastomeric material; the lattice structure being secured directly around a top edge of the elastomeric material to form an expandable ring shape. 
   
   
       2 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 1 , further comprising: a ribbon shaped material attached to the lattice structure. 
   
   
       3 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 2 , further comprising: the ribbon shaped material being detachable and expands around the entire circumference of the lattice structure. 
   
   
       4 . (canceled) 
   
   
       5 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 1 , further comprising: the elastomeric material is dimensioned to fit various parts of a user's anatomy. 
   
   
       6 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 5 , wherein the article is placed over a sock worn by the user. 
   
   
       7 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 6 , wherein the article is placed over an open end of the sock. 
   
   
       8 . An article of wearing apparel comprising: a lace pattern being lace; an elastomeric material being a band with smooth ends and edges; the lace pattern being wound directly around the elastomeric material to form an expandable ring, wherein the lace is gathered around a top edge of the band by invisible thread; a ribbon shaped material attached to the lace pattern; and the elastomeric material being dimensioned to fit a user's anatomy. 
   
   
       9 . (canceled) 
   
   
       10 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 8 , further comprising: the ribbon shaped material expands around the entire circumference of the lace pattern. 
   
   
       11 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 10 , wherein the ribbon shaped material is secured to the lace pattern by invisible thread. 
   
   
       12 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 8 , further comprising: the elastomeric material is rubber or rubberized foam. 
   
   
       13 . An article of wearing apparel comprising: a lattice structure being gathered lace; an elastomeric material, wherein the elastomeric material is a braided elastic band; the lattice structure being attached directly to a top end of the elastomeric material such that the lattice structure extends downward from the band, wherein the top end is near an opening of the band; a ribbon shaped material attached to the lattice structure; the band being placed over a sock. 
   
   
       14 . (canceled) 
   
   
       15 . (canceled) 
   
   
       16 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 13 , wherein the lattice structure and the ribbon shaped material are connected by an invisible thread. 
   
   
       17 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 8 , wherein the ribbon and lattice structure are made from a group selected from natural or synthetic fibers. 
   
   
       18 . The article of wearing apparel of  claim 13 , wherein the lattice structure is gathered around the elastomeric material.