Abstract: In a side (or heel seat and side) lasting machine, opposite side portions of the upper are clamped against the last, by means of clamp pads arranged in two rows one at each side of the last, prior to the lasting margin being wiped over corresponding marginal portions of the insole. To ensure that the upper lies snugly against the last prior to the in-wiping operation, the most heelwardly disposed pad of each row is so mounted that, as it is moved inwardly towards the last, it engages the upper at a position spaced from the feather line thereof, continued inward movement thereafter causing the pad to move towards the feather line, thereby causing an upward drafting of the upper. Said pads may be mounted to pivot or to be deflected to effect such upward draft. If desired, adjacent pads may be similarly mounted.

Abstract: In a ski boot comprising a forward heel cup and an ankle cuff mounted pivotably, at said forward heel cup, around a transverse axis situated in front of the Achilles tendon line of the shoe transversely to the longitudinal direction of the shoe and defined by sideward hinge points, the ankle cup being fastenable to the shoe by means of support devices in a downhill skiing position in which said ankle support forces the lower leg into a forward-inclined downhill skiing position, it is suggested that by the shifting of the transverse axis (Q) out of a downhill skiing position (FIG. 1) into a resting position (FIG. 2), the support devices (32, 31) can be taken out of service in such a way that the lower leg can revert, with said ankle cuff (16), from the downhill skiing position into a resting position.

Abstract: A leather splitting machine composed of two upright metal plates between which are attached a support roll, a cutting roll each end of which is enclosed in ball bearings which ride in a channel, and a guide roller. A knife edge rests on the cutting roll. All are adjustable to meet the needs of the thickness to be cut. A precalibrated handle along the right side is used to set the machine to the correct thickness by means of a measured guide on the right side of the machine which raises and lowers the cutting roll.

Abstract: A device for adjusting the inclination of a ski boot cuff comprises an abutment block effective to be engaged at different heights on the rear portion of the ski boot shell to contact the cuff such as to vary, in the rest condition, the inclination between the longitudinal centerline of the skier's leg wherewith the cuff is associated and the longitudinal centerline of the shell.

Abstract: Curved last soles for athletic shoes are disclosed, including one embodiment wherein cleats are arranged with gripping edges in the arch and heel that are perpendicular to the longitudinal axis passing therethrough, whereas in the toe cleats are arranged with gripping edges that are aligned in rows that are perpendicular to a line generally defining the direction of travel while the athlete abducts his or her feet during the propulsion phase of running. Cleats in the ball portion of the sole fan out to provide a smooth transition from the cleats in the arch to the cleats in the toe.In a second embodiment the cleats are disposed throughout the sole in rows which maintain a perpendicular relationship relative to the longitudinal axis of the heel, but the orientation of the gripping edges of the cleats in the toe and ball portions are varied in such manner as to compensate for the aforementioned abducting effect.

Abstract: Provision is made for enabling the adhesive applying nozzles on a shoe lasting machine to be initially positioned offset from the longitudinal center line of the machine, selectively at one side or the other according to whether the shoe to be lasted is a left or a right. To this end each nozzle is movable, independently of the other, widthwise of the shoe bottom and has stop means associated therewith. At the start of a machine cycle, one stop means is in an operative position, in which its associated nozzle is in a desired offset position, while the other stop means is in a retracted position, allowing its associated nozzle to move to a position adjacent the first-mentioned nozzle. After engagement with the shoe bottom said one stop means is also retracted, so that both nozzles are then free to follow the edge contour of the shoe bottom without constraint.

Abstract: An endless-belt surfacing tool is disclosed, consisting of a perforated metal sheet with burrs formed by the perforations, the sheet being welded to form a belt, where the weld is made on the same side of the sheet as the burrs formed by the perforations, the height of the weld being less than that of the burrs, and where the ends of the belt are welded at an angle to the length of the belt.

Abstract: Athletic shoes with removable outsoles are disclosed. Each upper is designed to fit an individual foot and ankle of a particular wearer and such upper is provided with an insole securely and permanently connected therewith. Each insole terminates along its peripheral margin with one part of a bead-and-recess mechanically detachable locking member. A removable outsole is provided with a surface contacting tread which is selected to not only best match the surface of a particular sports area but also the condition of such surface at a particular time of use. A flexible member is permanently connected with the outsole and terminates along its peripheral margin with the other part of the mechanical locking member. The outsole and the insole are further connected together by mating Velcro and Duallock members, tongues and grooves carried by the outsole and insole in paired relations, and other interlocking means.

Abstract: An improved pad box for use in a shoe sole attaching press supports the shoe and sole in a manner which applies pressure along the sole over a wide range of sizes and heel heights with improved, more uniform pressure distribution. The pad box supports a number of compressible, rubber-like pads which are arranged so that they may slide with respect to each other so that their upper surfaces can conform to the contour of the shoe bottom. The arrangement of compressible pads is supported by the bottom of the pad box which has a special construction including a number of links and trays. The links and trays are arranged to provide additional freedoms of motion which enable the compressible pads to shift about with greater freedom and over a wider range of shoe bottom contours than with prior devices. The pad box provides proper distribution of pressures while requiring reduced overall levels of force.

Abstract: The machine in question is for stitching the upper border of the tubular type of moccasin where the shoe upper is folded back externally over the vamp and is stitched with both initially extending in one plane, and it comprises a needle-first presser foot ensemble, movable perpendicularly to the parts to be stitched and parallel therewith, the infeed motion corresponding to the length of one stitch, a second presser foot placed downstream of the previously mentioned ensemble with respect to the infeed motion, movable perpendicularly to the parts to be stitched, for the locking thereof, a ruffler presser foot, positioned upstream of the said ensemble, movable perpendicularly to the parts to be stitched and parallel therewith, designed to ruffle the vamp jointly with a separator member fixed to the frame; the machine also comprises a device for folding the shoe upper back over the ramp, constituted by a disk on a horizontal shaft, perpendicular to the said parts to be stitched, and placed above the said ruffler

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a shoe sole which prevents the build up of static electricity to the degree that a shock occurs when a shoe is worn while walking across a floor covering such as a carpet. Electrically conductive elements in the shoe sole are unnecessary. Alteration of the carpet is unnecessary. A build up of static electric charge between the shoe sole and the floor covering is prevented when the sole has a bottom portion made from substantially the same material as the surface of the floor covering.Shoe (1) having sole (2) is used for walking across floor covering (4). The bottom portion (3) of sole (2) is made from substantially the same material as floor covering surface (5). The bottom portion (3) may be a coating which may be brushed or sprayed on. Bottom portion (3) may also be a film material which adheres to the remainder of sole (2) by means of a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: An athletic shoe is provided with an open-toe to facilitate cooling of the wearers' foot during running. The tongue of the shoe is attached to one side edge of the shoe.

Abstract: A skin washer having a conveyor belt which carries a skin from a loading station to and through a washing station with back-up members for the conveyor belt at the washing station. A plurality of driven brush rollers, located to deflect the conveyor belt between the back-up members, cause a partial wrap of a skin carried by the conveyor belt around the brush rollers for good cleaning action by the brush rollers. The skin washer includes a reversible drive for a first of the brush rollers whereby the first brush roller rotates in a skin-advancing direction as a skin is conveyed into the washing station and thereafter is caused to rotate in a direction opposite to that of skin travel for exerting a retarding force on the trailing portion of the skin.

Abstract: A ski boot comprising an outer boot having a sole, a plate disposed on the sole inside the boot, the plate adapted to receive the skier's foot and to transmit forward pressure of the foot, plantar-flexion caused by the tibio-talar joint, to the edge of an attached ski for turning.

Abstract: An insole of moisture absorbent material is shaped to conform to an average persons's foot sole so that it covers all or at least the forward portion of the wearer's foot. This insole is removably inserted in the wearer's sock to absorb moisture thereby protecting the wearer against the problems which stem from excess foot moisture and wet socks. The improved result is a washable and easily applied means for moisture protection of the wearer's feet consisting of a regular sock and a moisture absorbing insole positioned within the sock.

Abstract: A safety device, being a pair of half soles designed with a non skid tread to be worn over the shoes of men, women and children to prevent slipping and falling on icy streets. The non skid sole is secured with an elastic instep band with two elastic support bands being secured to instep band and non skid sole on either side and in parallel relation. The flexibility of the elastic bands allows for easy convenient slip on over the shoe, adjusting to accommodate any shoe width and folding compactly for convenience in carrying when not in use.

Abstract: A tongueless shoe includes a deep U-shaped opening forward of a foot-receiving opening for permitting the insertion therein of a heavily bandaged or protected foot. A removable tongue is attachable to bridge the U-shaped opening. A cushioning insert portion may be employed similar to the sock for protecting the foot when the sock-enclosed foot is worn inside the shoe portion. When the cushioning insert portion is employed, the tongue is removed. The insert portion is secured in place in the shoe portion by fastening means on a collar surrounding the foot-receiving openings of the insert portion and the shoe portion. Closure means such as straps or laces close the U-shaped opening over the foot.

Abstract: An elevating boot wherein the heel section of the boot includes a height increasing insert for the wearer located within the boot in the area of the heel. This insert is to be removable, or it can be integrally secured to the boot. The forwardmost section of the boot includes a significant amount of space so as to make the size of the boot larger so as to be in proportion to the appearance of the increased height of the wearer. Within the space is to be located a second insert. A connecting section connects said first and second inserts.

Abstract: An isothermic protective boot designed particularly for patients with arterial disease. The boot has a complete inner lining and outer cover of a soft, non-allergenic material, a double layer of a soft, flexible, compressible isothermic protective material between the outer cover and inner lining, and a body of flexible, compressible weight-bearing material at the back of the boot in a position to extend along the heel cord and lower aspect of the calf of the patient's leg.

Abstract: .[.The present invention relates to certain novel and valuable improvements in sporting shoes used for running or jogging..]..Iadd.A sporting shoe has a relatively rigid sole whose longitudinal center portion is convexly curved in a longitudinal direction to form a pedestal about which the shoe rotates. It also has resilient sole portions at the heel and toe. .Iaddend.