July 1, 1911.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



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RUBBER AS AN AID TO MECHANICAL MASSAGE. 



ANOTHER USE FOR RUBBER THREAD. 



To DO away with the necessity for suspenders, without either Vibr.\tory massage, effected by mechanical, commonly by 



the feeUng of insecurity inseparable from their absence, or the electrical means, is a modern addition to therapeutics of recog- 



inconvenience of the belt pulled tight enough to furnish their 

 support, is certainly an achievement that merits more than pass- 

 ing mention, with the vestless season near at hand. 



The ''Hipfit" Trousers Supporter. 



The device illustrated licrewith is made of light gauze, with 

 silk elastic over hips and back, it is made to conform to 

 every movement of the body and supports the trousers evenly 

 all round, no matter what position the wearer may assume. At 

 the same time it prevents the shirt from working up. [Hip- 

 Fit Manufacturing Co., 60 Grand street, New York. 



A RUBBER CUSHION FOR SEAL PRESSES. 



The jar and noise, inseparable from the use of an uncushioned 

 seal press, becomes burdensome where this device is employed 

 frequently and vigorously, to say nothing of the effect on the 

 table or desk on which it stands. Noise, jar and damage to 

 furniture are alike prevented by the use of the seal press rubber 



Rubber Cushiox i-or Se.\l I'kesses. 



cushion illustrated herewith. It is stretched to attach over the 

 base of the press, covering it completely, thus absorbing all shocks 

 •when the machine is in use. The accompanying illustrations 

 plainly show its form and the method of its application. [.'\rt 

 Novelty Manufacturing Co., Kansas City, Missouri.] 



nized merit. The "Rex" vibrator is one of the devices exten- 

 sively employed for this system of treatment, and in connection 

 with the apparatus a series of "applicators" are employed, which, 

 as being made from rubber, will doubtless prove of interest to 

 our readers. The full line, seen in the accompanying illustra- 

 tion, shows a complete outfit for every kind of vibratory treat- 

 ment required by physicians, professional masseurs, barbers, and 

 for home use. Each of the devices has its special function, 

 No. 1 being a medium soft rubber cup applicator; No. 2, twelve- 

 prong rubber-tooth scalp applicator; No. 3, hard rubber ball 



"Rex" Rubber Applicators. 



applicator; No. 4, small soft rubber cup applicator; No. S, thirit>- 

 one prong rubber brush applicator ; No. 6, two-inch flat hard 

 rubber disc applicator; No. 7, special soft rubber rectal and 

 vaginal applicator; No. 8, large sponge applicator; No. 9, special 

 twin spinal applicator; No. 10, pneumatic ball applicator; No. 

 11, large soft rubber vacuum cup applicator; No. 12, small soft 

 rubber ball eye, ear and nose applicator; No. 13, combination 

 urethral and vaginal applicator; No. 14, hard rubber rectal 

 dilator. The increasing use of the vibratory massage apparatus 

 and the constant addition to the number of diseases for which 

 this form of treatment is considered beneficial, indicates the 

 increased use of rubber for the manufacture of these devices. 



WATERPROOF WINGS FOR FLYING MACHINES. 



One of the most serious dangers to which the aviator using 

 an aeroplane is exposed at high elevations, is due to the effect 

 on the fabric of which his planes are composed, of the moisture 

 encountered in cloud banks, fogs, etc., through which he may 

 be compelled to pass. Under the influence of the soaking the 

 fabric receives, the planes or wings lose their rigidity, and by 

 collapsing cause a disastrous ending to the flight. The Goodyear 

 Tire and Rubber Co. seek to eliminate this source of danger 

 by the manufacture of a rubber coated and permanently water- 

 proof fabric for the planes. 



