Waterproof oversock

Abstract

A disposable waterproof oversock is worn over foot and sock to protect from exposure to liquids, dirt and other contaminants in the environment that can penetrate footwear or reach above the ankle. The oversock is secured about the wearer's calf and ankle using fasteners that accommodate a range of calf and ankle sizes and allow adjustment to the wearer's desired fit. An elasticized region further increase both comfort and secureness of fit.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A waterproof oversock comprising:
 a first sheet of waterproof material and a second sheet of waterproof material, the two sheets having complementary traditional sock shapes with oversized openings, such that each shape has a leg portion and a foot portion, each of said sheets having an internal surface and an external surface, each of said sheets having a perimeter including a top edge, the external surface of the leg portion of the first sheet having a flap region, a mid region and an ankle region,   a waterproof seam formed between the first sheet and second sheet along the perimeter excluding the top edge, such that an opening is formed between the top edge of the first sheet and the top edge of the second sheet and a cavity is defined by the internal surfaces of the first sheet and second sheet, and   a means of securing the flap region to the mid region.   
     
     
         2 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 an enlarged calf region.   
     
     
         3 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a first reinforcing strip securely affixed to the first sheet and the second sheet in proximity to their respective top edges, and   a second reinforcing strip securely affixed to the first sheet and the second sheet at their respective ankle regions.   
     
     
         4 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 3 :
 wherein said means of securing the flap region to the mid region comprises a hook and loop system, the flap region further comprising a first patch of fastening material securely affixed thereto and the mid region further comprising a second patch of fastening material securely affixed thereto, such that the first patch can be secured the second patch.   
     
     
         5 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 4 , further comprising:
 an enlarged calf region.   
     
     
         6 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 3 :
 wherein said means of securing the flap region to the mid region comprises a hook and loop system, the flap region further comprising a strip of a first fastening material securely affixed thereto and the leg region further comprising an array of one or more strips of a second fastening material securely affixed thereto.   
     
     
         7 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 6 , further comprising:
 an enlarged calf region.   
     
     
         8 . A waterproof oversock comprising:
 a first sheet of waterproof material and a second sheet of waterproof material, the two sheets having identical traditional sock shapes with oversized openings, such that each shape has a leg portion and a foot portion, each of said sheets having an internal surface and an external surface, each of said sheets having a perimeter including a top edge, the external surface of the leg portion of the first sheet having a flap region, a mid region and an ankle region,   an enlarged calf region,   a first reinforcing strip securely affixed to the first sheet and the second sheet in proximity to their respective top edges and a second reinforcing strip securely affixed to the first sheet and the second sheet at their respective ankle regions   a waterproof seam formed between the first sheet and second sheet along the perimeter excluding the top edge, such that an opening is formed between the top edge of the first sheet and the top edge of the second sheet, and a cavity is defined by the internal surfaces of the first sheet and second sheet, and   a means of securing the flap region to the mid region.   
     
     
         9 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 8 :
 wherein the upper edges of the first and second sheet further comprise a first end and a second end, and   further comprising a first upper tab securely affixed along the perimeter in the vicinity of the first end of the upper edges and a second upper tab securely affixed along the perimeter in the vicinity of the second end of the upper edges, and a means of securing the first upper tab to the second upper tab,   a first lower tab securely affixed along the perimeter below the first upper tab and near the ankle region, and a second lower tab securely affixed along the perimeter below the second upper tab and near the ankle region, and a means of securing the first lower tab to the second lower tab.   
     
     
         10 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 9 :
 wherein said means of securing the flap region to the mid region comprises a hook and loop system,   wherein said means of securing the first and second upper tabs comprises a hook and loop system, and   wherein said means of securing the first and second lower tabs comprises a hook and loop system.   
     
     
         11 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 10 , further comprising:
 an ankle region on the second sheet, the material of said ankle region gathered to form a plurality of longitudinal creases, and   a elasticized panel securely affixed to said ankle region.   
     
     
         12 . A waterproof oversock comprising:
 a waterproof material forming an elongated cavity having a closed end, an open end, a leg portion, a foot portion, and an external surface, the external surface having a first side and a second side, the first side of the leg portion having a flap region, a mid region and an ankle region,   a means of securing the flap region to the mid region comprising a hook and loop system, wherein a first patch of fastening material is securely affixed to the flap region and a second patch of fastening material is securely affixed to the mid region.   
     
     
         13 . A waterproof oversock as set forth in  claim 12 , further comprising:
 an enlarged calf region.