Improved Toppieces for the Heels of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1890

page_text: Date of Application, 13th June, 1890
Complete Specification Left, 12th Mar., 1891-Accepted, 2nd May, 1891
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Toppieces for the Heels of Boots and Shoes.
HENRY GEORGE RODGES 10 Tavistock Crescent Paddington London
Boot and Shoe Maker do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
I construct of very thin metal & leather a circular or revolvable toppiece. I take
a thin metal plate with parts raised ths of an inch as shown in drawing A & B
(Fig. 2) 1 then take a piece of leather the shape of an ordinary toppiece and cut
out a circular piece (Fig. 3) on the back of which I fix by means of short rivets a
very thin metal plate about half the size of the leather (Fig. 4) I then take the
other piece of leather which I call the front piece (Fig. 5). On to the back of this
I fix the metal plate (Fig. 2) and this I put on with short rivets through the back
into the leather. I then make two holes (countersunk) through the leather and
the plate sec (c Fig. 1) also one in the centre of the circular (D Fig. 1) these holes
are to admit screws by means of which the toppiece is fastened on to the heels of
boots and shoes. Short rivets may also be driven in around the face or upper part
of the circular piece (Fig. 3). The circle can be turned round when worn in one
place, by a key, or. spanner which fits into the notches made for it (E Fig. 3)
Figure 1 of drawing shows toppiece complete on the heel of a boot.
The advantages claimed for this my invention are these, that it can be sold at a
price which will enable anyone to buy it, and attach it to their heels with the aid
of a screw driver and 3 screws only, and that it will wear three times as long as an
ordinary heel, and it will make less noise. And that there is no tip or metal
showing which many people object to.
Dated this 12th day of June 1890
HENRY GEORGE. RODGES.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improved Toppieces for the Heels of Boots and Shoes.
1, HENRY GEORGE RODGES 10 Tavistock Crescent Paddington London
Boot & 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:-
I construct of metal and leather, or metal only, a revolvable toppiece, and I
construct it in the following manner. I take a thin metal plate with parts raised
about th of an inch and of the shape shown in the drawing (Fig. 2) (left with
Provisional) or similar, as the flat or that portion of the plate with the holes in it
may be made of any shape desired the raised parts (A. & B Fig. 2) being the most
essential. The corners a a being so formed as to protect the thin ends of the
leather from spreading, and the flange (13) is to keep the edge of the circular piece
smooth. This plate I press into the back or underside of a piece of leather and fix
it with short rivets driven through the holes in the plate, into the leather and cut
the leather to the shape shown in (Fig. 5) I then take another piece of leather
and cut out a circular piece (Fig. 3) into the back of which I press a small thin
metal plate (Fig. 4) and fix it by means of short rivets I then make two holes
(countersunk) c c Fig. 5) also one in the centre of the circular piece (D Fig. 3)
these holes are to admit screws by means of which the toppieces are fastened on to
the heels of boots or shoes. When made of metal only they are cast in two parts
and of the shape of (Fig. 3 & 5) with the middle portions of both parts well sunk
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page_text: so as to admit of their being filled with leather indiarubber or other suitable
materials if desired also to form a rim round to protect the heads of the screws
from wearing. The circular piece has two or more holes around within the sunk
part so that an extra screw may be put in, though the centre one is deemed
sufficient except for very large toppieces. The back or underside of the circular
part is made slightly hollow so that it fits tightly to the heel when the screw is
driven in. Short rivets or nails may also be driven in to prolong the wear.
The
circular piece may be turned round when worn in one place by a key or spanner
which fits into the notches made for that purpose ee Fig. 1). (Fig. 1) shows
toppiece complete on the heel of a boot.
The advantages claimed for this my invention are these that they may be
attached to any ordinary heel of a boot or shoe by the aid of a screw driver and
three screws only. 2nd that it makes less noise than an ordinary heel in walking
3rd that it wears three times as long as an ordinary heel.
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
The raised parts a a and B of the thin metal plate Fig. 2, and the sinking of the
middle portions Figs. 3 & 5 when made of metal, for the purpose herein fully
described and illustrated.
Dated this 11th day of March 1801
H. G. RODGES.