Improvements in Socks or Linings for Shoes and Boots, also Outer Soles for Slippers, Over-boots, Shoes, and Sandals.
Year: 1889

page_text: Date of Application, 11th June, 1889
Complete Specification Left, 8th Mar., 1890-Accepted, 12th Apr., 1890
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Socks or Linings for Shoes and Boots, also Outer
Soles for Slippers, Over-boots, Shoes, and Sandals.
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I, JOSEPH LESTER VERO, of Long Street, Atherstone, in the County of Warwick,
Sock Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
This Invention has for its object improvements in socks or linings for boots and
shoes also outer soles for slippers, over boots shoes and sandals.
Socks or soles for the lining of boots and shoes are at present made of various
materials, cork, leather, wood, and like materials which naturally are sufficiently stiff
to remain in place in the boot or shoe.
According to my Invention I employ a felt or woven fabric which in its natural state
is soft I consolidate it and impart to it the requisite stiffness by means of a stiffening
solution made with shellac and other hard resinous gums that naturally resist wet or damp
or such solutions as are ordinarily used in hat manufacturing for stiffening hard felt and
silk hats. A similar stiffening for hardness and appearance I make with a solution
made from glue or glutinous gums or substances but this stiffening will not resist wet
or damp and can only be used where the socks or soles are kept dry and free from
damp. I also cement or attach to this material a covering of soft felt or of natural
or imitation lambs wool or of leather or woven or felted fabrics or material suitable
to form the inner face of the sock or sole. In some cases also I apply a similar
covering to the under surface of the sock or sole.
I also use the above waterproof consolidated stiffened felt for the outer soles of
slippers and over boots and shoes also for the outer soles of sandals to be worn in
frosty weather to prevent slipping on ice or snow.
Toll 3
CT 1000
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Socks or Linings for Shoes and Boots, also Outer
Soles for Slippers, Over-boots, Shoes, and Sandals.
I, JOSEPH LESTER VERO, of Long Street, Atherstone, in the County of Warwick,
Sock 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 has for its object improvements in socks or linings for boots and
shoes also outer soles for slippers, over boots shoes and sandals.
Socks or soles for the lining of boots and shoes are at present made of various
materials, cork, leather, wood, and like materials which naturally are sufficiently stiff
to remain in place in the boot or shoe.
According to my invention 1 employ a felt or woven fabric which in its natural
state is soft I consolidate it and impart to it the requisite stiffness by means of a
stiffening solution made with shellac and other hard resinous gums that naturally
resist wet or damp or such solutions as are ordinarily used in hat manufacturing for
stiffening hard felt and silk hats. A similar stiffening for hardness and appearance
I make with a solution made from glue or glutinous gums or substances but this
stiffening will not resist wet or damp and can only be used where the socks or soles
are kept dry and free from damp. I also cement or attach to this material a covering
of soft felt or of natural or imitation lambs wool or of leather or woven or felted

page_text: fabrics or material suitable to form the inner face of the sock or sole. In some cases
also I apply a similar covering to the under surface of the sock or sole.
I also use the above waterproof consolidated stiffened felt for the outer soles of
slippers and over boots and shoes also for the outer soles of sandals to be worn in
frosty weather to prevent slipping on ice or snow.
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 :-
Socks or linings for shoes and boots also outer soles for slippers, over boots, shoes
and sandals substantially as described.
Dated this 7th day of March 1890