May 



1906.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



263 



NEW GOODS AND SPECIALTIES IN RUBBER. 



A VIBRATORY MASSAGE DEVICE. 



ONE of the manifold uses of rubber, and one with which 

 people are daily growing more familiar, is its appli- 

 cation to the art of massaging, now regarded with 

 such favor by the medical profession. An appliance 

 recently brought out for this purpose is the American Vi- 

 brator, a cut of which is shown herewith. The ma- 

 chine weighs but 2^4 pounds, yet it is so powerful 

 that its vibrations easily penetrate to the inner- 

 most organs of the body. By turning a screw 

 the vibrations are increased or modified as ma}' 

 be desired. This varia- 

 liility of stroke is a valu- 

 able feature and one that 

 is not possessed bj- any 

 other massaging machine. 

 It has perfect adjustability 

 of stroke and can be regu- 

 lated to strike anywhere from 6000 to 16,000 strokes per 

 minute. Its simplicity of construction renders it proof 

 against derangement bj^ even constant use, and it is sold 

 under a guarantee against electrical or mechanical defects. 

 A distinct advantage of this machine is that it can be easily 

 carried in the coat pocket. [The American Vibrator Co., 

 Chemical building, St. Louis.] 



SOME NEW CANADIAN RUBBER HEELS. 



Two brands of rubber heels that are growing in favor are 

 the " Maltese Cross " and the " Lion," both Canadian prod- 

 ucts. In order to insure the proper wearing qualities and 

 the highest degree of resiliency' only the best grade of rub- 

 ber is used in the manufacture of these popular heels. They 

 are made in all sizes, to fit every standard st3le of shoe 



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made. The " Maltese Cross " heel is pure black throughout, 

 while the " Ijon "is gray. The importance of the Canadian 

 trade in rubber heels is indicated by the fact that a leading 

 manufacturer of rubber footwear engages in their produc- 

 tion. [The Gutta Percha and Rubber Manufacturing Co. of 

 Toronto, Limited, Toronto, Ontario.] 



"eastern" battery connector. 

 The illustration relates to a device particularlj' adapted 

 for service on automobiles, launches, or coaches, employing 



electric batteries, where bumping, jolting, or vibration is ex- 

 cessive. Where there is the slightest vibration, ordinary 

 connectors are liable to work loose, break the circuit, and in 

 various ways cause trouble. The " Kastern " connector 

 cannot loosen, because the rubber (shown in the cut), under 

 pressure of the knurl nut, jams it so securely that no 

 amount of vibration can affect it. The cut shows the actual 

 size of the connector. [Eastern Carbon Works, Jersey City, 

 New Jersey.] 



THE "IDEAL" CARRIAGE WASHER. 

 What appears to be an appropriately named product is the 

 " Ideal " Carriage Washer. This w^asher is made upon new 

 lines and possesses features which will commend themselves 

 to those who use such implements. Hooks engaging the 

 sponge are placed below the edge of a soft rubber cup, mak- 

 ing it impossible to scratch or mar the finest finish. The 

 inside of the cup is brass lined, as are al-so the holes through 

 which the wires pass, making the wearing surface solid brass 

 throughout. The sponge is compressed by means of a strong 

 coil si>ring which is quick and positive in its action. The 



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WASHER WITH SPONGE. SPRAY NOZZLE. 



machine fits any ordinary hose connection, and is equally ef- 

 ficient in using water from a pail by means of a force pump. 

 One distinct advantage is that the " Ideal " has a spray noz- 

 zle for softening the mud preparatory for washing. The de- 

 vice is adapted to many other uses. For example, with an 

 extension handle, it makes an effective window cleaner. The 

 water flowing through the sponge constantly insures clean 

 water being used at all times, leaving the glass perfectlj- 

 clear when finished. [Ideal Carriage Washer Co., No. 62 

 Lenox street, Rochester, New York.] 



A PNEUMATIC ERASER. 

 A NOViu.TV which will commend itself is a pneumatic 

 eraser which not onU' era.ses, but also at the same time re- 

 moves the free particles from the paper or other surface that 

 ™^g»fc^pa«^^ is being cleaned. This saves time 

 «1^^P ^fi^fr^ and labor, two points which are not 

 ■S'irW to be ignored in this bustling, work- 

 a-day age. This little device is com- 



