Improvements in Indiarubber and other Socks or Insoles for Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1895

page_text: Date of Application, 16th Nov., 1895
. Complete Specification Left, 15th Sept., 1896-Accepted, 16th Nov., 1896
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PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Indiarubber and other Socks or Insoles for Boots
and Shoes.
I, JAMES STANSFIELD, of Wellington Terrace, Todmorden, in the County of
York, Asphalte Manufacturer, do hereby declaro the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
The object of my invention is to produce a sock or insole for boots and shoes,
of indiarubber (or compositions of a similar nature) more elastic, comfortable, and
convenient, than has hitherto been obtained.
I accomplish this as follows:-
1-form the sock with a series of ridges crossing each other at right angles, or
otherwise intersecting at regular intervals over the whole of its under surface.
Inside each of the depressions thus formed, I either form an elevated point of
rubber, or pierce a hole of sufficient size for the ventilation of the sock.
Where the elevated point is used, 1 preferably pierce a ventilating hole at the
junction of the ridges.
The elevated points of rubber are used at the heel of the sock and at any other
part where an extra pressure is expected when the sock is in use, notably across
the broad part of the foot, or in some cases the whole of the surface of the sock
may be formed in this mauner.
In addition to useing the rubber points where extra pressure is expected, 1 also
prefer in some cases to thicken the sole itself at these places, by this means
obtaining a greater softness and elasticity in the sock where it is most
required.
Dated this 15th day of November 1895.
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
Royal Exchange, Manchester, Agent to Applicant.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Indiarubber and other Sooks or Insoles for Boots
and Shoes.
1, JAMES STANSFIELD, of Wellington Terrace, Todmorden, in the County of
York, Asphalte 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 :-
The object of my invention is to produce a sock or insole for boots and shoes, of
indiarubber (or compositions of a similar nature), more elastic, comfortable and
convenient than has hitherto been obtained.
I accomplish this as follows :--
I form the socks with a series of ridges crossing each other at right angles, or
otherwise intersecting at regular intervals over the whole under surface.
Inside each of the depressions thus formed 1 either form an elevated point of
rubber, or pierce a hole of sufficient size for the ventilation of the sock.
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page_text: Where the elevated point is used I preferably pierce ventilating holes at the
junction of the ridges.
The elevated points of rubber are used at the heel of the sook and at any other
part where an extra pressure is expected when the sock is in use, notably across
the brond part of the foot, or in some cases the whole of the surface of the sock
may be formed in this manner.
In addition to placing the points where extra pressure is expected, I also
prefer in some cases to thicken the body of the sole itself at these places, by
this means obtaining a greater softness and elasticity in the sock where it is most
required.
Referring to the drawings sent herewith :-
Figs. 1 and 2 represent two longitudinal sections and Fig. 3 the underside of a
sock or insole inade with my improvements, a indicating the intersecting ridges,
the ventilating holes and e the elevated points.
I desire it to be understood that 1 do not confine myself to the exact
arrangement of intersecting ridges, points and ventilating holes shown upon the
drawings, although I consider it the best, but may use ridges intersecting in
diamond, honeycomb, or other form, and use points or ventilating holes whereever
required.
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 :-
1st. The improved sock or insole, substantially as described and shown herein-
before and in the accompanying drawings.
2nd. In a rubber (or other) sock or insole, the combination of intersecting
ridges of suitable angle, with elevated points and ventilating holes, substantially as
described and shown herein before and in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 14th day of September 1896,
JOHN HENRY TOPHAM,
7 South Corridor, Royal Exchange, Manchester,
Agent to Applicant.