Improved Boots and Shoes.
Year: 1896

page_text: .PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improved Boots and Shoes.
I WILLIAM JAMES HEWITT 68 Empire Road Sheffield Joiner do hereby declare the
nature of this invention to be as follows:-
I block a piece of tiu to form inuer sole the edges being turned down to form
thickness and shape of sole, I place moulded pieces of glass around inside of flange or
rim of tin (which has been turned down as above) the required depth of Hole which
are held in position by having wire twisted round them and soldered to sole.
I then run in stone cement to form wearing sole and smooth off to pattern of
edges of rim.
The tops or uppers are of double Waterproof cloth which I attach to sole by means
of twisted wire this when tightened forms a thorough Watertight Boot or shoe.
تيمم
3000
I, WILLIAM JAMES HEWITT, of 68 Empire Road, Sheffield in the County of York,
Joiner, 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:-
My Invention relates to boots and shoes on an Improved principle which
can be very cheaply manufactured, rendered perfectly watertight and the wearing
parts of soles and heels of such material to withstand moisture or heat yet the boot or
shoe is perfectly ventilated.
In my Invention I purpose stamping or pressing out of sheet tin, a blank of the
desired shape to form both sole and heel of boot complete. This blank I turn down
at the outer edges to forma flange the thickness of the sole and heel of boot, and in the
hollow made thereby, I purpose placing blocks of moulded glass, of suitable size aud
formation.
These blocks of moulded glass are secured in the hollow by suitable me
the whole further secured and made solid, by filling the intervises still left
the glass blocks and in the centre of sole by cement.

page_text: The uppers are secured to sole and heel by an endless wire, running completely
around the sole and heel, the wire being tightened and secured by suitable clips
placed under the instep. These elips are soldered or otherwise secured to the instep
and covered by cement same as sole aud heel, and in order that my Invention may be
more clearly understood I append 4 Sheets of explanatory drawings and refer to the
letters and marks thereon, that is to say-
Figs. 1 and 2, show Plan and Sectional Elevation, respectively of a blank, stamped,
pressed, or otherwise forinod out of sheet tin or other cheap material, the portion a in
the centre of sole and heel being for the ventilation of the foot.
Figs. 3 and 4, Show Plan looking Underneath,and Longitudinal section, respectively
of the combined sole and heel of boot, before the uppers are attached, the outside edges
of the blank turned down to forin a Bange the thickness of sole and heel; the end of
heel nearest the instop being filled up by another piece of tin soldered to flanges to
form a hollow heel. The moulded glass block b of suitable shape, are placed on the
inside of flanges and secured by wire e, threaded through holes cast in glass blocks,
and soldered to the flange between each glass block. The space d, between each
block, and also in the centre of sole and heel, I purpose filling up with Portland or
Roman cement concrete, being the cheapest and most durable material, and also ou
account of its being almost impervious to moisture. If required the sole can be
lightened by having the cement hollowed out as shown in Fig. 3. The wire on the
edge of flange is for attaching the uppers to the metal sole plate, the wire being
soldered, to the sole plate. The ventilation of the boot is provided for by the lougi-
tudiually sunk position a, carried down the middle of sole the heel, with passages e in
the flange of heel for the inlet of air.
Figs. 5 and 6, Show Transverse Sections of the heel and sole, respectively, with the
glass blocks, fixed in position, the wire c, for securing saine, also sunk portion a,
for ventilation, and the sole lightened by having the centre hollowed out.
Figs. 7 and 8, Show Back Elevation, and a view looking towards the toe,from the
instep of the boot, respectively, the air passages e being for ventilation, and the wiref
for attaching the uppers.
Figs. 9 and 10, show Side, and Back Elevation respectively of the boot complete.
The wire f is soldered around the edge of the sole plate, and the uppers secured to
the sole and heel, by endless wire g; the material forming the uppera is put around
the sole and heel, and the edges tucked under the endless wire g, which is then
drawn tight around the boot, and presses the uppers to the fixed wire f. The endless
wire g is then secured by metal clips, soldered or otherwise fixed to the metal portion
of sole under the instep. At the back of the heel is shown un arrangement whereby
the outlet holes of the air passages e may be covered, so that the wearer will not
experience any inconvenience if working in water, this device consisting of a flap of
indiarubber, inserted under the endless wires 9, and when not required for this
purpose can be raised and a free passage for the air allowed. To protect the toe of
the boot from being unduly worn when kneeling I purpose placing a protector i
stamped to the required shape, out of sheet metal, and soldered or otherwise secured
to the toe part of sole of boot.
Figs 11, 12, and 13, Show Transverse Section, Plan looking underneath, and Trans-
verse Section, respectively, of the clips j, they being shown grasping the endless wire g,
and secured undor the instep of the sole plate.
The prongs, are stamped, and forced outwards to form a support for the cement,
which is then rounded in the shape shown, so as not to depart from the outline of an
ordinary boot.
Figs. 14 and 15, show part. Transverse Sections of the sole and beel respectively,
showing one mode of fastening the uppers to sole and beel. The wire f, is shown
soldered to sole, and the uppers placed under the endless wire g, the flap of india-
rabber A is shown covering the air passages e.
Figs. 16 and 17, Show Transverse Section and part plan looking underneath the sole
respectively of a modification. The blank forming metal sole plate, is pressed by
suitable dies or rollers to the shape shown, and the glass blocks b, made of suitable

page_text: form to fit into the inwardly pressed portion of sole plate. The depression on
edge of sole secures the glass blocks b on one side, the blocks being further secured be
a piece of tin.or other metal l, of the required shape, soldered to the underside of sole
plate. The depression on edge of sole plate also covers the endless wire g and
prevents the covers or uppers being worn through at that point.
Figs. 18 and 19, Show Transverse Section and Part Plan,looking underneath thesole
respectively of a modification. The blank forming the metal sole plate being pressed
by suitable dies or rollers to the shape shown, and the glass blocks b made to suit the
inwardly pressed portions, for securing the glass blocks b, which are kept in position
by a piece of tin l, sprung into the space between each opposite block, the tin fitting
into proper places on the inside edges of glass blocks b. The projecting ridges fortned
at the top edges of metal sole plate are used instead of soldering a wire to sole plate,
for securing the uppers to the sole and heel plate.
Figs. 20 and 21, Show Transverse Section and Plan looking underneath the sole
respectively, of another modification in which the glass blocks b, are secured by wires c,
threaded through glass blocks b, and soldered to the inside of flange of sole plate.
The ridge formed at the top edge of metal blank being utilized for securing the uppers
to the sole plate.
Figs. 22 and 23, Show Transverse Section and Plan looking on the top of sole,
respectively of a modification, in which the metal blauk is pressed by suitable dies or
rollers, into the desired shape, the V-ridge being used for the purpose of fixing the
glass blocks b, and also for securing the uppers to the sole plate. The bottom of the
sole being wider than the top portion, protects the uppers from being worn, and also
making a neater and thinner sole. The glass blocks b are further fixed by pieces of
tiu l, placed transversely across the sole and soldered to the underside of nietal sole
plate.
The depression m, in the centre of sole, in these modifications, may run nearly the
whole length of sole and heel, and may be of any desired form or configuration, with
or without perforated cover plate n, which in this case is soldered to metal sole plate,
this depression m being used for the purpose of ventilating the boot.
The Transverse strips, or pieces of tin, are provided with prongs o, to assist in
securing the cement concrete, used for filling in the remaining space in the soul, and
between the glass blocks, and the concrete may be hollowed out as shown for
lightness.
In order to make the hoot noiseless, when walking, and also to prevent slipping, I
purpose placing wood, or other pegs p, in suitable taper holes, cast, or otherwise made
in the glass blocks b.
Figs. 24 and 25, Show Part Elevation and section, and, Sectional Plan of heel of
metal plate respectively, showing air passages e with another form of cover h, which
consists of a piece of indiarubber with metal clips g, bent around the ends. The
metal clips q have suitable pins , which fit into holes in the heel, so that when the
cover is not in use, it may be removed.
Figs. 26, 27 and 28, Show Side, End Elevation, and Plan, respectively of the metal
clips with pins r for fixing saine.
Figs. 29 and 30, Show Part Elevation and Plan, respectively of a toe
protector i, which is stamped out of sheet metal and soldered to metal sole
plate.
When fixing the uppers to the metal sole plate, and as a further preventative
against damp, I place a strip of indiarubber between the wire, or metal sole plate
and the uppers, so that on the endless wire being tightened, it closes, and presses
upon the indiarubber strip, making a perfectly watertight joint.
It is quite obvious that my Invention can be applied to shoes, which have
only straps over the instep and across the toes for fixing the shoe to the foot.
Figs. 31 and 32, show part Back Elevation and part Side Elevation, respectively,
of the arrangement, whereby the shoe is attached to the foot by straps 8, which
are fixed to the metal sole plate by wires t and u soldered to the metal blank.

page_text: In my Improvements, the uppers may be inade of waterproof cloth or sheeting
stiffened by felt or other material, with suitable linings.
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. The arrangement and constructions of boots and shoes, having a tiu or other
inetal flanged sole plate, with a continuous channel running down the centre of sole
and heel, and outlets for ventilation. The edges of sole plate turned down to form
the thickness of sole and heel, and moulded glass blocks placed around the inside of
flanges, secured to the flauges by wires threaded through glass blocks and soldered to
flanges. The spaces in the soles and heels not occupied by glass blocks, filled up with
Portland or Roman Cement Concrete, with a hollow tread for lightening the sole.
The uppers of waterproof cloth, or sheeting, with felt for stiffening, secured to the
metal sole plate, by endless wire, the edges of the upper being turned over the wire
and placed inside, or the endless wire being placed outside the uppers, and drawn
tight. against fixed wire by clips, soldered under the instep. The clips provided with
prongs for holding the cement, substantially as hereinbefore described and illustrated
in Figs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
2. The arrangement and construction of boots and shoes, having a tin or other
metal flanged sole plate, with a continuous channel running down the centre of sole
and licel and outlets for ventilation. The edges of sole plate turned down to form
thickness of sole and heel, and moulded glass blocks placed around the inside of
flanges, and secured in the hollow of sole and heel, by suitable lips, vees, or wire,
with strips or pieces of tin, or metal, pressed in, or secured by soldering to metal
blank. The spaces in the soles and heels, not occupied by glass blocks, filled up with
Portland or Ronan Cement concrete, with a hollow trend for lightening the sole.
The uppers of waterproof cloth or sheeting, with felt for stiffening, secured to metal
sole plate by endless wire, the edges of upper being turned over the wire and placed
inside, or theendless wire being placed outside the uppers, and drawn tight against
the projecting portions, or in the recesses of metal sole plate, by clips soldered to
metal sole plate, with prongs for holding the cenent, substantially as illustrated by
Figs. 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.
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