Ventilated, cut-resistant hockey sock

Abstract

A ventilated hockey sock constructed out of a high-performance, moisture-wicking, cut-resistant woven or knitted fabric which has either two-way or four-way stretching properties depending upon desired usage, odor resistance, and has a double-layering of cut-resistant fabric in areas prone to abrasions and lacerations.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A hockey sock, comprising: a tubiform shape, having an open top end and an open bottom end, constructed out of a high-performance, moisture-wicking, cut-resistant, woven or knitted fabric, which can be cut into pattern pieces adjoined by means of sewing; a ventilation panel; two rectangular shaped loop portions of hook and loop fasteners; being odor resistant. 
     
     
         2 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , wherein said high-performance, moisture-wicking, cut-resistant, woven or knitted fabric is a micro-polyester yarn with stainless steel fibers and Spandex engineered to be: cut-resistant; lightweight; soft; pliable; and have two-way or four-way stretchable properties depending upon desired effect and usage. 
     
     
         3 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , further comprising a double-layering of the cut-resistant fabric in areas prone to abrasions or lacerations by a hockey skate blade. 
     
     
         4 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , wherein said ventilation panel, on the back of the sock, is constructed out of a polyester mesh fabric which allows for air-flow, circulation and breathability. 
     
     
         5 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , constructed and proportioned to comfortably fit over a hockey player's leg and protective equipment. 
     
     
         6 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , wherein said open top end is larger in diameter than the open bottom end. 
     
     
         7 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , wherein said double-layering of cut-resistant fabric is applied, but not limited to, over the knee in the front of the sock and over the calf in the back of the sock. 
     
     
         8 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , wherein the ventilation panel can be constructed out of known fabrics which allow for circulation of air. 
     
     
         9 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , wherein said two rectangular loop portions of hook and loop fasteners are sewn proximal to the top end with the first portion being sewn on the inside front and the second portion being sewn on the inside of the back. 
     
     
         10 . The hockey sock of  claim 1 , wherein said fabric is treated with a 100% natural, anti-microbial which virtually eliminates odor and known to control 15 types of Gram Positive Bacteria, 11 types of Gram Negative Bacteria, and 26 types of Fungi. 
     
     
         11 . A ventilated hockey sock: constructed out of a woven or knitted, high-performance, moisture-wicking, cut-resistant fabric made of polyester yarn and stainless steel fibers; having double-layers of cut-resistant fabric in areas prone to laceration; treated with a 100%, natural anti-microbial agent effective in controlling odor and killing bacteria and fungi; which is pliable, soft, and two-way or four-way stretchable; tubular in shape having a larger, in diameter, open top end than a smaller, in diameter, open bottom end; which is constructed and proportioned to fit over the leg of a hockey player wearing protective equipment; which has hook and loop fasteners which can securely hold it in place.