An Improved Legging.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application. 4th Apr., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 4th Jan., 1892-Accepted, 6th Feb., 1892
PROVISIONAL
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Legging.
A communication from abroad by EDWARD HENRY WESTON, of Illawarra, in
the Colony of New South Wales, Esquire, and WILLIAM COPE, of Sydney,
in the said Colony, Solicitor.
I, GEORGE PENKIVIL SLADE, of 9 Bow Churchyard, in the City of London,
Solicitor, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention to be as follows:-
This invention consists of a protective covering for the leg, somewhat similar to
that afforded by the upper part of a top boot, and its object is to manufacture the
same so as to avoid the use of fastenings, which, in ordinary leggings, are a constant.
source of trouble from contact with other articles, and are also liable to be torn
off the invention being especially adapted for cavalry and other troops, and
for service in the bush, at sea, and for other situations involving arduous work.
The improved legging has no side opening, and is made with one or more piece
or pieces of suitable material, so joined as to form a cylinder or tube resembling
an ordinary legging, or the top of a high boot, open at each end. At the heel,
a short distance above the lower edge, a chock or rest is provided, upon which a
spur may be supported, and a loop is formed on the outside of that portion which
covers the inner side of the ankle, through which a spur or other strap may pass,
and secure the legging to the foot. A semi-circular piece is taken out of the
lower end of the front, to admit of its fitting closely to the instep.
The legging is intended is to drawn on to the leg, previously to putting on the
boot, and, after the boot is on, then it is to be drawn down close to the instep, to
act as a top to the boot.
Should the material, of which the legging is made, require it, a button or loop
may be fitted inside the top of the legging, by means of which it may be secured
to the trousers, and thus prevented from slipping down the leg.
The advantages to be derived from the use of this invention consist in the
absence of buckles, buttons, or other fastenings, which are so fruitful a source of
trouble, particularly, where a number of men are riding or working together in
close quarters, or in the bush. A further advantage over other leggings consists
in the economy of its construction; also in the rapidity with which it can be 'put
on; and its neatness of appearance is such that when a moderately broad spur or
other strap is passed through the loop provided for the same, the legging has
the appearance of being a continuation of the boot itself.
Dated 4th Anil 1801
GEO. DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent for Applicant.
COMPLETE
SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Legging.
A communication from abroad by EDWARD HENRY WESTON, of Illawarra, in
the Colony of New South Wales, Esquire, and WILLIAM COPE, of Sydney,
in the said Colony, Solicitor.
I, GEORGE PENKIVIL SLADE, of 9 Bow Churchyard in the City of London,
Solicitor, do hereby declare the nature of my said invention and in what manner
he same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
y the following statement :-
This invention consists of a protective covering for the leg, somewhat similar

page_text: to that afforded by the upper part of a top boot, and its object is to manu-
facture the same so as to avoid the use of fastenings, which, in ordinary leggings
are a constant source of trouble from contact with other articles, and are also
liable to be torn off; the invention being especially adapted for cavalry and other
troops, and for service in the bush, at sea, and for other situations involving
arduous work.
The improved legging has no side opening, and is made with one or more piece
or pieces of suitable material, so joined as to form a cylinder or tube resembling
an ordinary legging, or the top of a high boot, open at each end. At the heel,
a short distance above the lower edge, a chock or rest is provided, upon which a
spur may be supported, and a loop is formed on the outside of that portion which
covers the inner side of the ankle, through which a spur or other strap may pass,
and secure the legging to the foot. A semi-circular piece is taken out of the
lower end of the front, to admit of its fitting closely to the instep.
The legging is intended to be drawn on to the leg, previously to putting on the
boot, and, after the boot is on, then it is to be drawn down close to the instep to
act as a top to the boot.
Should the material, of which the legging, is made, require it, a button or
loop may be fitted inside the top of the legging, by means of which it may be
secured to the trousers, and thus prevented from slipping down the leg.
The advantages to be derived from the use of this invention consist in the
absence of buckles, buttons, or other fastenings, which are so fruitful a source of
trouble, particularly where a number of men are riding or working together in
close quarters, or in the bush. A further advantage over other leggings consists
in the economy of its construction; also in the rapidity with which it can be put
on; and its neatness of appearance is such that when a moderately broad spur or
other strap is passed through the loop provided for the same, the legging has the
appearance of being a continuation of the boot itself.
And in order that my said invention may be particularly described and ascertained,
reference is hereby made to the accompanying drawing, in which a side view of
the legging is shown, as worn on the right leg.
a is the legging is a loop, through which the spur or other strap passes,
and is a chock upon which the spur may rest, when fitted in position. d shows
the approximate position for a loop or button, by which the legging may be
secured to the trousers, in case the material of which the legging is made
should be deficient in stiffness, and require such a support to prevent it slipping
down the leg.
My improved legging is especially adapted for the use of mounted troops, as
there is nothing on the legging to catch or become entangled with the trapping
of the rider's horse or that of his comrade.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I would have it under-
stood that I do not confine myself to any particular shape, size, material, or
thickness of material for the same; and I declare that what I claim is :-
1. The manufacture and use of improved leggings substantially as herein-before
described and illustrated by the drawing.
2. The improved legging substantially as and for the purposes herein before
described and illustrated by the drawing.
Dated 4th January 1892
GEO.
DOWNING,
8, Quality Court, London, W.C., Agent.