Improvements in Waterproof Garments and in Appliances connected therewith.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 22nd Oct., 1892
Complete Specification Left, 21st July, 1893-Accepted, 2nd Sept., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Waterproof Garments and in Appliances connected
therewith.
I, EDGAR BOOTH, of 11 Heath Mount, Halifax in the County of York,
Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to improvements in waterproof coats, cloaks, and other
garments, and in appliances to be used in connection therewith, the object being to
allow air to circulate freely between the garments, and the body of the wearer so
that overheating, and consequent perspiring is prevented, and thus the objectionable
features of waterproof garments as now constructed or used are obviated by the
free ventilation of the coat or cloak.
According to this invention I employ a framework, preferably made of alinimum
or other light, strong, and rigid metal. The framework is made somewhat after
the shape of an epaulet one end of said framework resting on or near the coat
collar, the intervening portion forming a bridge, or support for the garment.
One of each of these frames is fixed by stitching, clamps or other fastenings, to
the inside of the shoulder portions of the garment so that when in use the weight
of the garment is supported by the bridge, and does not come in contact with the
shoulder of the wearer.
The shoulder piece may have a curved cross piece at its end, or ends for resting
and fitting on the shoulder.
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A light frame of metal may be jointed or hinged to the shoulder pieces and
extend from one shoulder to the other across the back.
In some cases, where for instance, the appliance is used with an existing garment.
I employ a metal jointed collar fastened round the neck of the wearer, inside the
waterproof garment, by means of a buckle or clasp. To this collar are jointed or
otherwise fixed, the shoulder pieces, so, that the latter are held in position, though
not attached to the garment.
The shoulder pieces may be made of various forms, and if necessary strengthened.
by light ribs, or strips of metal.
The above described appliances when in use ensure an air space being maintained
beneath the waterproof garment, so that air which gets inside the garment, either
underneath or through the loose front, may freely circulate about the shoulders of
the wearer.
Dated this 21st day of October 1892.
WALTER BRIERLEY,
Penny Bank Chambers, Halifax, Agent for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Waterproof Garments and in Appliances connected.
therewith.
I, EDGAR BOOTH, of 11 Heath Mount, Halifax, in the County of York,
Gentleman, 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 improvements in waterproof coats, cloaks, and other
garments, and in appliances to be used in connection therewith, the object being
to allow air to circulate freely between the garments and the body of the wearer,
so that overheating and consequent perspiring is prevented, and thus the

page_text: objectional features of waterproof garments as now constructed or used, are
obviated by the free ventilation of the coat or cloak.
According to this invention I employ a framework, preferably made of aluminium
or other light, strong, and rigid metal. The framework is made somewhat after
the shape of an epaulet, one end of said framework resting on or near the coat
collar, the intervening portion forming a bridge or support for the garment. One
of each of these frames is fixed by stitching clamps, or other fastenings to the
inside of the shoulder portions of the garment, so that when in use the weight of
the garment is supported by the bridge, and does not come in contact with the
shoulder of the wearer.
The shoulder piece may have a curved cross piece at its end or ends, for resting
and fitting on the shoulder.
A light frame of metal may be jointed or hinged to the shoulder pieces, and
extend from one shoulder to the other across the back.
In some case, where for instance the appliance is used with an existing garment,
I employ a metal jointed collar fastened round the neck of the wearer, inside the
waterproof garment by means of a buckle or clasp. To this collar are jointed or
otherwise fixed the shoulder pieces, so that the latter are held in position though
not attached to the garment.
The shoulder pieces may be made of various forms, and if necessary strengthened
by light ribs or strips of metal.
The above described appliances when in use, ensure an air space being maintained
beneath the waterproof garment, so that air which gets inside the garment, either
underneath or through the loose front, may freely circulate about the shoulders of
the wearer.
Such being the nature and object of this my said invention, the following is a
complete description of the same, and in order that the invention may be fully
understood, I have annexed two sheets of drawings, of which:
Fig. 1 is a plan view of one of the improved ventilating frames complete.
Fig. 2 is an end view of Fig. 1 applied to coat body having cape.
Fig. 3 shows right hand elevation of Fig. 1 fitted in position on the shoulder of
the wearer.
Fig. 4 is end view applied to a coat.
At A is the upper plate having the portions 2. 2. 2 stamped out or cut away,
the cross pieces 3. 3. 3 serving to afford the requisite strength with extreme
lightness, and also to bridge over and hold extended that portion of the garment
thereover. The lower or under part B is substantially the form of the bridge A,
the two being connected to each other by the studs or rivets 4. 4. 4, the length of
the rivets 4. 4. 4 being determined by the width of the intervening space or
airway C to the left between the parts A and B. At 5. 5 are holes for purpose of
securing the appliance to the garment by means of stitches; the lower or under
part B has like holes for similar purpose and to facilitate stitching the frames to
the garment, a curved needle may be advantageous.
To ensure maximum of lightness with requisite rigidity, together with strength
and freedom from rust, aluminium is well adapted, having all the desirable qualities.
Other metal, such as thin, hardened, and tempered steel is suitable, but I do not
either claim any metal for said purpose, nor do I limit the invention to said
improved appliances when made of metal, as there are other materials than metal
which may be adapted to the use, such as vulcanite. Nor do I limit the invention
to the precise form of the parts A. B, as it is obvious that the width or position
and number of the cross pieces 3. 3. 3 may be varied, so altering or varying the
outline of the spaces 2. 2. 2. without departing from the invention.
In fitting the improved appliance it must be observed that to a single texture
garment, the apparatus is simply secured by the plate A to the underside of the
shoulder. If the garment be double texture, i.e. provided with a lining, then the
appliance will be secured between the lining immediately under the part B is to
be cut out so as to leave spaces of the outline, and nearly as large as the spaces 2. 2. 2,

page_text: whereby an absolutely uninterrupted passage way for heated air to the interior of
the frame, and to the exit therefrom are insured.
So likewise in applying the appliances to inverness or other like capes, the
appliances must be secured between the cape and the body part of the coat, the
latter is to be cut away from under the part B, so as to leave free passage thereto.
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 improved appliance herein described and illustrated by annexed drawings,
or any mere modification of the same.
Dated this 19th day of July 1893.
EDGAR BOOTH,
By his Agent, Walter Brierley,
Penny Bank Chambers, Waterhouse Street, Halifax.