(under subclass 17) Machines for forming a slit or groove in a sole, extending along the edge contour thereof, and located either in or adjacent the sole edge.
(1) Note. The slit or groove may be for the purpose of (1) receiving stitches or driven fasteners used to attach a sole to a shoe, (2) forming a rib to which an upper may be subsequently attached, or (3) providing a portion which may be raised subsequently to form a rib to which an upper may be attached.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
20+, for machines for applying a separate peripheral rib to a sole.
40, for machines for producing an incision in a sole without substantial removal of material.
41.05, for machines for forming a recess in a sole by gouging or impressing the sole material. 85.2+, for machines for channeling a sole combined with means to trim the sole edge including feathering or beveling the edge to reduce the thickness of the edge.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS
30, Cutlery, appropriate subclasses, especially
287, and 288, for hand tools for channeling soles.
