Improved Framework of Detachable Spikes for Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1899

page_text: Date of Application, 1st June, 1899
Complete Specification Left, 21st Nov., 1899-Accepted, 3rd Mar, 1900
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Framework of Detachable Spikes for Boots and Shoes.
ERNEST RICHARD JAMES, Park Place, Pitt Street, Gloucester, Forgesmith, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of two separate parts.
"1." A stud with a T head made of metal which has to be permanently affixed
by means of screws to the bottom of the instep near the heel. The top of the
Thead to point across the boot or shoe when screwed on.
"II." Two pieces of flat metal about one inch wide and 16 inch thick, one
piece to measure about 7 inches and the other 6 inches. The end of the shorter
piece to be fastened to the longer piece at about one inch from the end of the
latter, by means of a rivet or other method in such a way that it can be made
to open and shut freely so as to form the character of a fork when open. In
the protruding end to be an oblong hole, sufficiently large to allow the T head
of the stud to pass easily through. At the end of each of the arms to be riveted
and made to move freely, a piece of metal bent to form a clip which would grip
the side of the boot and to which straps could be attached and made to buckle
(or made fast in any other way) over the toe of the boot. Each arm to have
three or more metal spikes, protruding from the framework at a suitable distance
apart. The arms of the framework to be made to open or close to the required
distance by means of a metal screw attached to one of the arms and passed
through a raised portion of the opposite arm and regulated by means of a nut
near the tail end of the framework.
To affix the framework of spikes to the boot or shoe pass the oblong hole, which
is in the end. over the T stud, and then turn the framework towards the toe
of boot. It will then be locked, as the T will be across the oblong hole. Buckle
the straps which are attached to the clips, over the toe and by these means the
framework is then securely fastened to the boot.
ERNEST RICHARD JAMES, Park Place, Pitt Street, Gloucester, Forgesmith, 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 follow-
ing statement:-
This invention is to prevent slipping when playing cricket, tennis, golf, also

page_text: for walking, climbing and the like, and the particular feature of this invention
is the easy and quick manner in which it can be attached and detached.
In forming the framework I use a backing or foundation of thin flexible
metal as B and C, or other substance which would preferably bend to the move-
ment of the foot when in use.
The backing or foundation should be thin and flat so as to lie closely on the
sole of the boot or shoe, and may be provided with clips as F, or equivalent to
clasp the edges of the boot sole, and connected to which may be straps, laces,
springs, rubber or the like added, to securely fasten it to the boot or shoe.
To more fully describe the invention; the foundation can be jointed in one
or more places and made of more than one metal or material. The fastening
device can be made in two sections:-
Tiz. 1. A stud made of metal or other substance, with a T head as A or other
contrivance, made to be attached to the bottom of the instep, or heel, permanently
or otherwise.
II. A foundation consisting of one or more pieces, but preferably of two pieces
of thin metal as B and C, or other substance of convenient length or lengths:
for example one piece (C) could be 7 inches and the other (B) 6 inches. The
respective lengths to be such as most convenient to the length of the boot or shoe.
The end of the shorter piece, (B) to be fastened to the longer piece (C) at about
one inch from the end of latter by means of a rivet as E or other method in such
a way that it is made to open and shut freely, and so as to form the character
of a fork when open.
At the ends of this fork to be affixed the clips (F) and straps
or other contrivance.
In the tail end of the framework to be an aperture (I) sufficiently large to
allow the head of the stud (A) to pass easily through. Upon the foundation B
and C to be at suitable distances, any number of projections as D made of any
metal, or other material shape or size.
The foundation B and C. when open to the required distance, to be held in
position by means of a screw and nut as H, passing through G, or other contrivance
suitable for adjustment.
In the drawings herewith:-
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Figs. 1 & 2 are detached views of the framework itself.
Fig. 8, is a side view of the stud.
Fig. 4 is an underneath view of the bottom of a boot or shoe, and to which
is attached the stud (A) and also framework B and C, adjusted to the width of
the sole.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:- -
(1) In a device as described, the combination of two or more thin flexible
plates as B & C, each carrying one or more spikes or projections as D, jointed
at one end by means of a rivet E and each arm B & C to have atached a clip or
clips as 1, by means of a rivet E.
(2) In the plate C, a slot G, through which passes a bolt & nut H, to regulate
the opening of the arm B.
(3) In the tail end of the arm C. a hole I, and through which passes the head
of the T stud A, (Fig. 3).
Dated this 18th day of November 1899.