Improvements in Waterproof Boots, Shoes, or the like.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 9th Nov., 1889
Complete Specification Left. 11th Aug. 1890-Accepted, 13th Sept., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Waterproof Boots, Shoes, or the like.
I, JOSEPH GREGORY STRINGER of Crossens Southport in the County of Lancaster,
Waterproof Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows :-
This invention relates to waterproof foot coverings, more especially to that kind
used by anglers, fishermen, sailors, etcetera, in which the upper part of the boot is
continued a considerable distance up the leg beyond the ankle, and is even sometimes
united or formed in one with a water proof covering enveloping the whole or a portion
of the body.
The invention consists in certain improved means or arrangements whereby the leg,
insole and sole of the boot may be securely connected together in such a manner as to
produce a perfectly watertight article at a less cost than heretofore, while at the same
time there is imparted to such article increased strength at the joints.
In constracting a watertight boot according to the method at present generally
employed, the waterproof leg is first united to the waterproof insole by means of a
solution of indiarubber or other similar solution, the lower edge of the leg being laid
upon the outside of the upturned edge of the insole. Another piece (or pieces) of
waterproof material forming a kind of short "upper," is next laid over the outside
of the bottom portion of the leg and firmly secured thereto in a similar manner, the
solution being laid over the whole inner surface of the upper. The lower edge
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of the upper projects beyond the insole to a sufficient distance to form the welt.
latter is generally strengthened by a strip of canvas which is secured to its inner
surface by "solution" and is extended upwards for a short distance between the upper
and the log to which it is also secured in the same manner.
The sole is then attached
to the welt by solution and stitching.
The above construction involves the use of a large amount of solution, thus
increasing the cost of the boot, and, moreover, the strength of the joints between the
leg, upper and insole depends entirely upon the adhesion of the solution.
there is an additional amount of waterproof material required for the upper.
Also
In constructing a boot according to my invention, I secure the welt, (and the
strengthening strip of canvas, where such is employed) by moans of solution, directly
to the insole, the upper edge of the welt (with the intervening canvas, if employed)
being laid upon the outer surface of the upturned edge of the insole. Or the upper
edge of the welt only may be laid upon the outer surface of the upturned edge of
the insole, the upper (or corresponding) edge of the canvas being laid against the
under surface of the insole itself. The inturned edge of the leg is then laid upon
the upper portion of the welt and the whole firmly secured together, preferably by
stitching, through the various pieces from the inside of the leg to the inside of the
insole. The edges of the insole, welt and leg which project on the inside of the boot
(and also the edge of the canvas when the latter is not laid against the underside of
the insole) may now be turned back and secured with solution in the manner best
adapted to cover the aforesaid stitches and so form a perfectly watertight joint.
These inside edges may also be entirely covered, as usual, with a strip of waterproof
material attached by solution or otherwise.
In some cases I may extend the outer or lower edge of the welt for a short distance
beyond the corresponding edge of the canvas strengthening strip and may then turn
it down to lie against the underside of the said strip. The welt is secured to the sole
in the usual manner.
By my improved construction I am enabled to dispense with the upper entirely, and
to form a nerfectly watertight ioint with a much less quantity of solution. Also, the

page_text: joint, while quite watertight, is much stronger, being stitched and not depending
entirely upon the adhesion of the solution.
My invention is applicable to all kinds of waterproof fuot coverings besides those
particularized in the preamble.
Dated this 8th day of November 1889.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of 6, Lord Street, Liverpool, Patent Agents for the Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Waterproof Boots, Shoes, or the like.
1, JOSEPH GREGORY STRINGER of Crossens, Southport, in the County of Lancaster,
Waterproof Manufacturer, 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 waterproof foot coverings, more especially to that kind
used by anglers, fishermen, sailors, etcetera, in which the upper part of the boot is
continued a considerable distance up the leg beyond the ankle, and is even sometimes
united or formed in one with a waterproof covering enveloping the whole or a portion
of the body.
The invention consists in certain improved means or arrangements whereby the leg,
insole and sole of the boot may be securely connected together in such a manner as to
produce a perfectly watertight article at a less cost than heretofore, while at the same
time there is imparted to such article increased strength at the joints.
In the drawings:-
Figure 1 is a transverse section through one side of the leg, and through a portion
of the insole and sole, showing the method at present generally employed of con-
structing a waterproof hoot.
Figures 2, 3, and 4 are similar sectional views of a waterproof boot, constructed
according to my invention.
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In constructing a watertight boot according to the method at present generally
employed, the waterproof leg A (see Figure 1) is first united to the waterproof
insole B by means of a solution of indiarubber or other similar solution, the lower
edge of the leg A being laid upon the outside of the upturned edge of the insole B.
Another piece (or pieces) of waterproof material (forming a kind of short "
is next laid over the outside of the bottom portion of the leg A and firmly secured
thereto in a similar manner, the solution being laid over the whole inner surface of
the upper C. The lower edge of the upper projects beyond the insole B to a
sufficient distance to form the welt. The latter is generally strengthened by a strip of
canvas c which is secured to its inner surface by "solution" and is extended upwards
for a short distance between the upper C and the leg A to which it is also secured in
the same manner. A sole such as D is then attached to the welt by solution and
stitching.
The above construction involves the use of a large amount of solution, thus increasing
the cost of the boot, and, moreover, the strength of the joints between the leg, upper
and insole depends entirely upon the adhesion of the solution. Also there is an
additional amount of waterproof material required for the upper.
In constructing a boot according to my invention, I secure the welt C (see Figure 2)
(and the strengthening strip of canvas c' where such is employed) by means of
solution, directly to the insole B, the inner edge of the wolt C (with the intervening
canvas e, if employed) being laid upon the outer surface of the upturned edge of the
insole B. Or the inner edge of the welt C only may be laid upon the outer surface
of the upturned edge of the insole B (see Figure 3), the inner (or corresponding)
edge of the canvas c¹ being laid against the under surface of the insole itself."
The outer or lower edge of the welt C may be extended for a short distance beyond
the corresponding edge of the canvas strengthening strip c³, and may be then turned

page_text: down to lie against the underside of the said strip e', but this is not absolutely essential.
The inturned edge of the leg A (Figures 2 and 3) is then laid upon the upper portion
of the welt (and the whole firmly secured together, preferably by stitching through
the various pieces from the inside of the leg A to the inside of the insole B. The
edges of the insole B, welt C and leg A which project on the inside of the boot (and
also the edge of the canvas c' when the latter is not laid against the underside of the
insole) may now if desired be turned back (see Figure 4) and secured with solution in
the manner best adapted to cover the aforesaid stitches and so form a perfectly water-
tight joint. These inside edges may also be entirely covered, as usual, with a strip of
waterproof material E, attached by solution or otherwise. The welt is secured to a
sole, such as D, in the usual manner.
By my improved construction I am enabled to dispense with the upper entirely, and
to form a perfectly watertight joint with a much less quantity of solution. Also, the
joint, while quite watertight, is much stronger, being stitched and not depending
entirely upon the adhesion of the solution.
My invention is applicable to all kinds of waterproof foot coverings besides those
particularized in the preamble.
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 :-
1. A waterproof boot, shoe or the like in which the welt (and a strengthening strip
of canvas where such is employed) is secured by means of solution directly to the
insole, the inner edge of the welt with the intervening canvas (if employed) being laid
upon the
upturned or folded edge of the insole itself, and the inturned edge of the leg
laid upon the upper portion of the welt, the whole being firmly secured together by
stitching through the various pieces substantially as described.
2. A boot, shoe, or the like of the kind described in which the inner edge of the
welt only, is laid and secured upon the upturned or folded edge of the insole, the
corresponding edge of the canvas being laid and secured underneath the insole,
substantially as set forth.
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Dated this 8th day of August 1890.
WM. P. THOMPSON & Co.,
Of Liverpool, Manchester, and London, Patent Agents.