February i, 1905.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



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NEW GOODS AND SPECIALTIES IN RUBBER. 



"REPUBLIC NON-SKID TIRE COVERS. 



NK.Kftolhe construction of tires themselves the most 

 pressing question to-day in regard to automobile tires 

 apparently is that of means for their protection against 

 puncture and for the prevention of skidding. The illus- 

 tration herewith relates to an invention the object of which is to 

 provide a simple and etlicient protective 

 cover for automobile and other tires, 

 for the purposes referred to, and also 

 to reduce the continual wear of the 

 tire from its ordinary abrasion. This 

 protective covering consists of a flex- 

 ible backing for the tread, carrying 

 rivets whose heads are on the outer 

 side, said rivets serving to attach the 

 backing to the tire, and also, by means 

 of their projecting heads, to prevent 

 skidding. These tread bands are now being made from the 

 finest chrome tanned leather, properly fitted, and securely vul- 

 canized to the outer portion of the tire in the position indi- 

 cated by the illustration. They may also be made of rubber, or 

 a combination of leather and rubber. They are made under 

 United States patent No. 717.263, granted December 30, 1902, 

 to Herbert R. Palmer, Cleveland, Ohio. [The Republic Rub- 

 ber Tire and Shoe Co., No. 138 West Fifty-second street. New 

 York.] 



TOY "druggists' SUNDRIES." 



It is perhaps not generally known, but an extensive business 

 is done in miniature rubber goods of the kind here illustrated. 

 It is to be presumed that these goods are a part of the house- 

 hold equipment of every prosperous doll. Certain it is that 

 about the holiday season gift seekers purchase them with avid- 

 ity, and the demand increases with each year. The most pop- 

 ular goods are a perfect little atomizer with hard rubber spray- 



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2 in high; 

 i]i in. wide. 





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ing device and a tiny rubber bulb which really atomizes; a 

 miniature hot water bottle which no doubt has brought comfort 

 to many a sick doll ; and a tiny nursing bottle designed for the 

 comfort of dolls in arms. These toys are but 2 or 3 inches in 

 height and about i^ in width, and are known as the "La Petite" 

 goods, being manufactured by Parker, Stearns cS: Sutton, New 

 York. 



' ' TORPEDO-ASBESTOS " PACKING. 



A NEW line of packings is made of a combination of India- 

 rubber and asbestos, for which is used a special heat-resisting 



rubber compound which can be so thoroughly incorporated with 

 the asbestos fiber that it is impossible for moisture or steam to 

 affect the packing. The new material is mentioned as particu- 

 larly adapted to situations where high pressure steam is used. 

 On a trial run of the United States torpedo boat Strim^ham this 

 packing stood a test of 300 pounds without losing a joint. "Tor- 

 pedo-Asbestos " is made up into sheet packing and rod packing 

 and boiler gaskets, special patented machinery being used in 

 the manufacture. [Osgood Sayen, No. 21 North Thirteenth 

 street, Philadelphia.] 



•'COMMON SENSE" WINDOW CLEANER. 



The window cleaner illustrated herewith, while not new as 

 regards the use of rubber, involves a new feature in the adjust- 

 ability of the hinge and 

 spring, by which the rub- 

 ber will adjust itself to 

 all conditions of work, 

 regardless of the angle 

 of the pole. The oper- 

 ator is enabled thereby 

 to sweep the window- 

 pane clean from top to 

 bottom at one continu- 

 ous stroke, while with 

 any other device the 

 pole is liable to interfere 

 with the floor or sidewalk. It is stated that the rubber will 

 wear much longer on account of yielding to the pressure, and 

 wjrks very much smoother. When worn out the rubber strip 

 can easily be replaced and at small expense. [F. H. Smith 

 Manufacturing Co., Nos. 18-30 West Randolph street, Chicago.] 



AUTOMOBILE TIRE REPAIR OUTFIT. 



The repair outfit illustrated herewith has been placed on 

 the market to meet the requirements of individual owners of 

 a u t o m o biles 

 and even small 

 garages. I t s 

 contents have 

 been selected 

 with a view to 

 enabling auto- 

 mobilists to re- 

 pair any oidi- 

 nary injury to 

 any of the 

 standard de- 

 tachable motor 

 tires. The Out- 

 fit comprises a 

 wrench of suit- 

 able size, with combination screwdriver; soapstone, cement, a 

 handy tool for roughing the surface of inner tubes, patches, 

 patching cement, wide tape, tire detachers, and special pigskin 

 ssctional cover to strengthen the tire at the point of repair; 

 friction duck, patching rubber, and parts for valves. The 

 whole is neatly placed in a serviceable box, in compartments 

 arranged to prevent the mixing up of contents; retail price, 

 S). [The Hartford Rubber Works Co., Hartford. Connecticut.] 



