Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1899

page_text: PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in or relating to Boots and Shoes.
I, GEORGE CUMMINGS, of Blyth, in the County of Northumberland, Boot Maker,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
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This invention relates to boots and shoes and has particular reference to those
of the heavier classes such as are worn by miners and others.
The main object of the invention is to improve the construction of boots and
shoes of the character referred to in such a manner that the heel portion of
the upper is fortified and strengthened against the exceptional and excessive
wear to which such part of the upper is subjected by miners and others in the
ordinary course of their business.
According to my invention I provide the heel portion of the upper with an
external counter or overlaid covering of preferably thick butt leather. The
said counter may have its lower edge lasted in with the upper in the usual way
and the other edge may be secured in position by sewing.
An important feature of this invention is that a groove or channel is opened
along the marginal edge of this counter and when the latter is sewn to the upper
the stitches are buried in this groove or channel and covered over by the laving
down of the lip or feather of the latter so that the stitches are completely hidden
and protected against wear much more effectively than when sewn through the
leather in the usual manner, besides which, the durability is increased.
In some cases the said counter may be entirely attached over the upper in the
manner described, instead of lasting the bottom edge therewith in the usual
manner as herein before stated.
Dated this 18th day of January 1899.
BOULT & WADE.
Agents for the Applicant.
Improvements in or relating to
I, GEORGE CUMMINGS, of Blyth, in the County of Northumberland, Boot 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 relates to boots and shoes and has particular reference to those
of the heavier classes such as are worn by miners and others.
The main object of the invention is to improve the construction of boots and
shoes of the character referred to in such a manner that the heel portion of
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page_text: the upper is fortified and strengthened against the exceptional and excessive
wear to which such part of the upper is subjected by miners and others in the
ordinary course of their business.
According to my invention I provide the heel portion of the upper with an
external counter or overlaid covering of preferably thick butt leather. The
said counter may have its lower edge lasted in with the upper in the usual way
and the other edge may be secured in position by sewing.
An important feature of this invention is that a groove or channel is opened
along the marginal edge of the counter and when the latter is sewn to the upper
the stitches are buried in this groove or channel and covered over by the laying
down of the lip or feather of the latter so that the stitches are completely hidden
and protected against wear much more effectively than when sewn through the
leather in the usual manner, besides which, the durability is increased.
In some cases the said counter may be entirely attached over the upper in the
manner described, instead of lasting the bottom edge therewith in the usual
manner as herein before stated.
The invention will be fully understood from the following further description
having reference to the accompanying drawings wherein,
Figure 1 is a view of a miner's shoe constructed in accordance with this
invention.
Figure 2 is a vertical transverse section taken on the line Y Y of Figure 1 and
looking towards the heel, the counter in this view having the channel or groove
open on one side and closed on the other.
Figure 3 is a vertical longitudinal section of the heel portion of the shoe
taken on the line X X of Figure 2.
A represents the upper of the shoe which, except as regards the counter, may
be constructed and attached to the sole B and heel C in the well known manner.
D represents an outer protective covering or external counter for the heel of
the upper.
It is formed of thick leather, such as butt leather, its lower or bottom edge D1
is lasted under the upper A and attached in the seat of the heel as will be well
understood.
The outer or upper edge of the counter D has a groove or channel D2 Figure 2
formed therein by a channelling machine in the usual way for the recention of
the stitches E by which it is connected to the upper by a sewing machine.
After the stitching operation the flap D³ is laid down as will be understood so
as to cover the stitches and thereby to prevent any friction thereon to wear them
away.
It is also advisable to connect the upper and counter by a headed stud or
evelet F which is clinched in position to attach the two parts together.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. A boot or shoe having an external heel counter constructed and attached
to the upper substantially in the manner and as and for the purpose described
and illustrated in the accompanying drawing.
Dated this 16th day of October 1899.
BOULT & WADE,
Agents for the Applicant.