Improvements in and relating to Goloshes or Overshoes.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 2nd Apr., 1897-Accepted, 12th June, 1897
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Improvements in and relating to Goloshes or Overshoes.
We, EDMOND KLEIN and JULES KLEIN both of Sarreguemines, Lorraine,
in the Empire of Germany, Manufacturers, do hereby declaro the nature of this
invention and in what mannor the samo is to be performed to be particularly
described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The invention forming the subject of the present application has for its object
obvinting the inconveniences inherent in the use of goloshes or overshoes as at
present worn, the tops or uppers of which are made of leather, which rapidly
deteriorates and loses its shape by the action of the weather. This invention
consists essentially of substituting for said tops or uppers of leather, tops or
uppers of papier maché which will resist the action of moisture, lasts much longer,
and allows of using one and the same top or upper with several successive new
soles.
The present invention allows of uppers being made in one single piece whereby
the tightness or waterproof properties of the goloshes or overshoes are insured, and
projecting joints or seams which hurt the feet are obviated, whilst also allowing of
readily cleaning the golosh.
In the accompanying drawings:
Figure 1 is a view in elovation of a golosh or overshoe constructed according
to this invention, the heel being shown partly in section for the purpose of
illustrating the connecting together by means of screws of the upper with the
sole.
Figure 1 is a section of the sole formed with a groove and with a belt or band
of rubber or caoutchouc.
Figuro 2 shows a modification of the upper with open-worked top.
Figure 24 is a section of the sole showing the belt or band of rubber in its
groove, the latter being so arranged as to also allow of the reception of the
upper.
The upper being formed as above described, of one single piece of papier maché,
it
may
be connected with the sole d in the ordinary way. Wo however prefer to
use the following novel way of connecting, which not only ensures perfect tightness
but also allows of readily removing the sole when worn out or broken and of
replacing it with a new sole. According to the new mode of connection as shown
in Figures 1 and 24 the sole is formed with a groove or slot a extending along its
upper edge entirely around the solo. Into this groove we insert a belt or band b
of rubber, felt or other similar material. We then introduce into the groove or
slot, outside of said belt, the lower edge of the top or upper of the golosh. We
then secure the lower edge of the upper tightly against the outer face of the
belt either by means of nails or by means of screws. It is however preferable to
use screws (Figure 1), particularly for the purpose of facilitating the renewal of
the sole if necessary.
It is not absolutely necessary that the lower edge of the upper or papier maché
shall enter the groove or slot a in the sole in the manner that the belt 6 does. In
the case where the belt alone enters the groove, the belt and the upper are
arranged as shown in Figure 14, and the upper is then placed upon the belt as
shown in Figure 2. However the first described method of connecting is
preferable from the point of view of strength and tightness. The said first

page_text: method also allows of employing a small number of nails or screws for fixing the
upper to the sole.
We reserve the right of giving to the papier maché upper any desired form and
ornamentation.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is:-
(1.) A new or improved golosh or overshoe having a top or upper of papier
machió.
(2.) In a golosh or overshoe the above described means for connecting together
the upper to the sole, and particularly the arrangement of the groove a and the
use of the belt b of rubber or caoutchouc, felt or the like, as also the use of screws
instead of nails for effecting said connection; said screws insuring not only perfect
tightness, but also allowing of readily substituting a fresh sole for a worn or
broken sole.
(3.) Goloshes or overshoes constructed as hereinbefore described and illustrated
in the accompanying drawings.
Dated this 2nd day of April 1897.
ROBERT E. PHILLIPS, Assoc. M. Inst. C.E., M.I. Mech. E.,
Consulting Engineer and Patent Agent,
70, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Associate Agent.