Sock with attached knee pad

Abstract

One example embodiment includes a system for use in playing sports, the system capable of reducing knee injuries to the wearer. The system includes a sock, where the sock is configured to cover the foot, the lower leg and the knee of a user. The system also includes a knee pad. The knee pad is configured to cover the knee of the user and attach to the sock.

1 . A system for use in playing sports, the system capable of reducing knee injuries to the wearer, the system comprising:
 a sock, wherein the sock is configured to cover the foot, the lower leg and the knee of a user; and   a knee pad, wherein the knee pad is configured to:
 cover the knee of the user; and 
 attach to the sock. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sock includes a first portion configured to fit snugly around the lower leg of the user. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the first portion includes an elastic material. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the sock includes a first portion configured to fit snugly around a portion of the user's thigh. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the first portion includes an elastic material. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the knee pad is configured to attach to the inner surface of the sock. 
     
     
         7 . A system for use in playing sports, the system capable of reducing knee injuries to the wearer, the system comprising:
 a sock, wherein the sock is configured to cover the foot, the lower leg, the knee and at least a portion of the thigh of a user, wherein the sock includes:
 a first elastic portion, wherein the first elastic portion is configured to fit snugly around the lower leg of the user; and 
 a second elastic portion, wherein the second elastic portion is configured to fit snugly around at least a portion of the thigh of the user; 
   a knee pad, wherein the knee pad is configured to cover the knee of the user; and   an attachment means, wherein the attachment means is configured to attach the knee pad to the knee region of the sock.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the sock includes a nylon sock. 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the knee pad includes a polyurethane foam. 
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the knee pad is configured to surround the patella of the user. 
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein sock includes a knee portion. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the knee portion includes a double knit fabric. 
     
     
         13 . A method of manufacturing a system for use in playing sports, the system capable of reducing knee injuries to the wearer, the method comprising:
 providing a sock, wherein the sock is configured to cover the foot, the lower leg and the knee of a user; and   providing a knee pad, wherein the knee pad is configured to:
 cover the knee of the user; and 
 attach to the sock. 
   
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the sock includes a pocket, wherein the pocket is configured to receive the knee pad. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the pocket includes an open side for receiving the knee pad. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the pocket is attached to the sock on all sides. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the knee pad is attached directly to the sock. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the knee pad is attached using thread. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the knee pad is sewn onto the sock. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the knee pad is attached to the sock using adhesive.