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Is a compression socks patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a compression socks have been patented many times, but "a compression socks" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 302 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “compression sockstockinggarment” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 121 best keyword matches we examined, 48 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: TACTILE SYS TECH INC (6), JOHNSON JOE (4), Stein Celeste (3), UNIV AJOU IND ACADEMIC COOP FOUND (2).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A61F (94), A41B (32), A61H (22), A41D (18).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a compression socks

  1. Compression stockings having composite body shaping and beautifying function and knitting method WO-2023283975-A1 2023 · UNIV SOOCHOW
    Compression stockings are compounded with waist, abdomen and hip body shaping belts. According to characteristics of a human body and pressure requirements, a pressure region of a product is designed to provide a composite compres…
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  2. Compression Stocking with Adjustable Compression Pressure US-2022226184-A1 2022 · TOBROX HOLDING B V
    The invention relates to a compression stocking with adjustable compression pressure for therapeutic compression of a limb, comprising a stocking element with a pressure compartment and a valve mechanism, the valve mechanism compr…
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  3. Devices and methods for applying compression socks to feet US-2021235911-A1 2021 · SOMMER PAUL G
    Devices and methods for assisting a user to don and remove a compression sock from the user's leg. The device includes a base, at least two side members secured to the base on opposite sides thereof, and multiple arms extendin…
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  4. Compression stocking US-2019000678-A1 2019 · ROSY IDEAS LTD
    The present invention relates to a compression stocking ( 10 ) which is divided into at least two parts, making it easier to put the stocking on and to take it off. A first part ( 12 ) has a foot portion ( 16 ), an ankle portion (…
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  5. Compression Stocking with an Adjustable Pressure Arrangement US-2017273832-A1 2017 · BENMAAMER MOUTAA
    A compression stocking with the ability to change the applied pressure contains a foot portion, a calf portion, and a slit. The slit functions as a size-adjustable opening so that the compression stocking can be worn and removed c…
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  6. Compression socks having variable compression areas and variable compression force WO-2015118235-A1 2015 · SALLET PIERRE
    The invention relates to a "compression sock" device (1) consisting of two circular portions (2, 3) (the first so-called "top" portion (2) placed under the knee and the second so-called "bottom" portion (3)…
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  7. Compression sock aid US-9072397-B2 2015 · CLIFTON GARRY
    Disclosed is a compression sock aid device having a left and right double paneled structure hingedly connected to one another, wherein a spring member provides outward bias to facilitate opening of the device and the spreading of …
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  8. Measuring device for determining a leg-and-foot length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings US-8887402-B2 2014 · DOPPEL WIEBKE
    Measuring device for determining a leg length for measurement of stockings, in particular medical compression stockings, comprising a base plate with a foot-receiving surface and, arranged vertically thereon, a measurement board, …
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  9. Functional compression socks US-7950071-B2 2011 · JEONG CHANG MIN
    This invention relates to functional socks which provide appropriate and variable compression on the various parts of foot. The functional compressive socks of this invention comprise the parts including shin, calf, instep, …
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  10. Elastic venous compression stocking that is easier to put on US-2011015668-A1 2011 · CROS FRANCOIS
    The orthosis includes a compressive portion having an ankle portion that, when worn, exerts a nominal textile pressure P 0 for an ankle circumference C 0 . When it is stretched in order to enable it to go past the instep region o…
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  11. Removable Sleeve for Facilitating the Application of Compression Stockings US-2010089954-A1 2010 · RONDEAU ROGER E
    An inexpensive sleeve and method of use are disclosed for easing application of a compression stocking onto a foot and leg. By reducing the friction usually encountered when applying a compression stocking or sock, the sleeve prot…
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  12. Compression stocking, set, and use WO-2008040414-A1 2008 · HARTMANN PAUL AG
    The invention relates to a compression stocking made of an elastic material, with a pressure body (20) which can be attached to the compression stocking (10), wherein the compression stocking (10) is a leg stocking and has a pouch…
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  13. Compression sock US-2008249454-A1 2008 · MILLS KARL
    A novel stocking is disclosed having an advantageous combination of static and graduated compression regions to provide beneficial circulation for individuals having compromised circulation and for athletes. Because the stockings …
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  14. Auxiliary device for putting on therapeutic compression garments, especially tights, knee-length socks and full-length stockings US-6971561-B2 2005 · SAWLEWICZ PAWEL
    The device is made from low friction factor fabric, has the shape of a plane figure with a catch element ( 1 ) at its one end beneficially in the form of a pocket, and at its other end there is a fastening element ( 2 ) in the for…
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What this means for your idea

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.