Improvements in Arch Supports for Feet.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application. 5th May, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 1st Feb., 1893-Accepted, 4th Mar., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Arch Supports for Feet.
I JAMES POND of Number 23 Castle Meadow in the Parish of Saint Andrew
in the City of Norwich Boot and Shoe Maker do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
This invention has reference to providing artificial support to the arch of the
foot by means of the following appliances:
(1) A solid whole made centre piece or stay or support of pliable steel brass or
other material, having bend or arch in the middle, and a raised scroll or cushion on
the inner edge, and indentations at one end to give spring, (Figs. 1 and 2) to be
inserted in boot or shoe sock (Fig. 4) to afford support to the arch of the foot in
cases of flat or weak feet by action on certain bones of the foot. The sock thus
fitted can be used in the same way as an ordinary boot or shoe sock.
(2) A solid whole made steel or brass centrepiece or support having bend or
arch in the middle with scroll or cushion on inner edge but with 2 holes at end
(Fig. 3) to be inserted lengthways between the soles in boots or shoes in process of
manufacture and which will give support to arch of the foot. This support is
intended to be used in cases of flat or weak feet not sufficiently developed to
require the support in the form of the sock, and also to be used after flat feet have
been improved or benefitted by the action of the sock.
The improvements are in the centre piece being made in one whole piece of
metal or other material without additions or joints, and in the position and shape
of the scroll or cushion on the inner edge, and in the scroll or cushion always
maintaining its proper position.
Dated this Fourth day of May 1892.
JAMES POND.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Arch Supports for Feet.
1 JAMES POND of Number 23 Castle Meadow in the Parish of Saint Andrew in
the City of Norwich Boot and Shoe Maker do hereby declare the nature of this
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This invention has reference to providing artificial support to the arch of the
foot by means of the following appliances:
(1) A solid whole made centre piece or stay or support of pliable steel brass or
other material having bend or arch in the middle and a raised scroll or cushion on
the inner edge and indentations at one end to give spring (Figs. 1 and 2) to be
inserted in boot or shoe sock (Fig. 4) to afford support to the arch of the foot in
cases of weak or flat feet by action on certain bones of the foot. The sock thus
fitted can be used in the same way as an ordinary boot or shoe sock.
(2) A solid whole made centre piece or stay or support of pliable steel brass or
other materials having bend or arch in the middle and a raised scroll or cusbion on
the inner edge but with 2 holes at end to fasten to sole (Fig. 3) to be inserted
lengthways between the soles in boots and shoes in process of manufacture and
which will give support to arch of the foot. This support is intended to be used
in cases of flat or weak feet not sufficiently developed to require the support in the
form of the sock and also to be used after flat or weak feet have been improved or
benefitted by the action of the sock.

page_text: The figures referred to above are those in the drawings left with the Provisional
Specification.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. That the centre piece or stay affords greater support by being made in one
piece without additions or joints.
2. That the invention is applicable to either ordinary sock or ordinary boot or
shoe.
3. That the peculiar position and shape of the scroll or cushion on inner edge of
centre-piece, and the pliability or spring of the whole invention is accurately
adapted to meet the anatomy of the human foot and is scientifically calculated to
restore and maintain the natural arch in weak or flat feet.
4. That in its application to boots and shoes it meets cases where it is not
required to the extent necessary in the form of the sock but where a modified form
of support is required and that its use gives increased elegance to the arch and
instep of the foot.
Deted in 21at dow of Toner 1802
JAMES POND.