Improvements in the Construction of Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 19th June, 1895-Accepted, 20th July, 1895
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in the Construction of Boots and Shoes.
1, ALBERT EDWARD ENGLAND of 14, Rothsay Road, Luton, Bedfordshire,
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 an improved construction of boots and shoes especially
intended for use with hand sewn boots, and has for its object to provide a means
by which such articles may be more easily manufactured, and also rendered more
durable.
In carrying out my invention, I employ a plate or band of thin metal, aluminium,
steel or any other suitable material. This band is of the shape of the boot or shoe,
and extends completely round it at the under side. The band is formed with two
sets of holes, or perforations, arranged in parallel rows around its entire length.
The upper is secured to this band by means of the inner row of holes, being
stitched in the ordinary manner to the band. The band is also secured to the sole
by stitching, the outer row of perforations being employed for this purpose, a
strong and substantial boot being thus formed, the upper and sole being connected
together in a secure manner.
This band will add little to the weight of the boot or shoe, and will moreover
render it elastic or resilient in walking. The boot will also retain its shape much
better, owing to the strengthening band.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference is had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a plan of the rim or metal
band shown separately from the boot, and Fig. 2 is a longitudinal section of the
shoe showing the device applied.
A is the rim or band preferably about half an inch in width, and formed
accurately according to the shape of the sole or under portion of the upper.
The inner row of perforations B serves for the attachment of the upper C which
is sewn to the plate through the perforations. The sole D is secured in a similar
manner to the plate or rim by means of the outer row of perforations B'.
In the drawings a simple band is shown, but instead of this a plate of the
required shape may be used, the metal extending across the foot, either for the
complete length of the device, or only at the front part. Strengthening strips or
bands may also be formed across the rim at suitable points.
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) In boots and shoes the use of a rim or plate extending around the edge of
the sole, to which the sole and upper are secured by stitching substantially as
described and for the purposes specified.
(2) The improved construction of boots and shoes, in which a rim or plate of
metal is employed forming two rows of perforations by means of which the upper
and sole are stitched to it, substantially as described and shown in the accompanying
drawings and for the purposes specified.
Dated this 19th day of June 1895.
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.