Improvements in the Sole-lining of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 11th Jan., 1894-Accepted, 10th Mar., 1894
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Sole-lining of Boots and Shoes.
I, Dr. FRANZ HÖGYES, of Budapesth Physician, do hereby declare the nature
of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
My invention has for its object improvements in the sole-lining of boots and shoes
and which sole-lining consists of a coarse or rough upper surface and has this plate
or bed underlaid with a thin layer or layers of india-rubber or gutta-percha, the
india-rubber or gutta-percha layers are for the purpose of effecting the fastening or
securing the coarse or rough surface to the inner ordinary coarse canvas which
lies next the surface of the shoe sole as well as to give elasticity to the tread.
This invention has for its object to form the shoe in accordance with practical
sanitary considerations; and on the other hand, to lessen the fatigue in walking.
The arch or bow-shaped form of a man's foot specially requires that the surface
between the extremity of the foot arch or bow and the tread or ground remains
secure that this extremity itself fits with perfect safety on the tread. According
to the present mode of making the tread of shoes the aforementioned object is not
attained. In the present customary shoe, the soles are covered over in the inner
spaces of the shoe with smooth leather filling or smooth canvas, which sole lining
in use is slippery the result being that the foot at each step slides, and consequently
the placing of the foot is rendered unsafe. And, if apparently unnoticed,.
this inconvenience absorbs considerable muscular strength inasmuch as the
uninterrupted slipping or sliding of the foot hinders progress.
I will explain my invention by reference to the accompanying sheet of drawings
upon which
Figure 1., is a perspective view of my sole lining and
Figure 2., is a section.
In carrying my invention into effect I make a plate or bed a of asbestos texture
or weaving as shown on the accompanying drawing Figures 1 and 2 and this first
layer a is underlaid with a thin gutta-percha or india rubber layer b the latter being
fastened or secured to a customary coarse canvas c.
This sole lining presents three different and practical advantages viz.:-The
durability of the sole lining, the corresponding elasticity in the movement of the
foot, and lastly the hygienic results. The plate or bed a of asbestos weaving
retains its rough surface until worn completely away owing to its fluffy nature.
The india rubber or gutta percha layer b underneath the asbestos weaving a gives
a considerable amount of durability and always remains elastic and consequently
does not hinder the movement of the foot in any way; lastly with regard to
hygienic considerations it would be remarked that the asbestos layer has the
advantage of less fear of chemical decomposition or rotting taking place in
consequence of the heat or perspiration of the foot.
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 :-
Improvements in the sole-lining of boots and shoes and the like consisting of an
asbestos weaving a with rough upper surface and an intermediate layer 6 of thin
india rubber or gutta-percha underneath which intermediate layer an ordinary
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page_text: coarse piece of canvas c which is secured to the upper sole surface of the shoe or
boot as and for the purpose herein described and shown upon the drawings.
Dated this 10th day of January 1894.
GEORGE BARKER,
77, Colmore Row, Birmingham, Agent.