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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[Declmeer 1, 1913. 



AN AUTOMOBILE TOP MADE OF RUBBER. 



A Boston niamifacturer is introducing an automobile top con- 

 structed of rubber and fabric. This new material is known as 

 "Neverleek," and is described by its maker as absolutely water- 

 proof without time limit, in any climate, and under all weather 



WATERPROOF GARMENTS FOR THE SPORTSMAN. 



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conditions. It is also claimed that the material cannot slirink 

 or wrinkle and that it will retain its luster. The coating of rub- 

 ber is spread over a heavy layer of fabric in such a manner that 

 the finished product forms a tough, leatherlike substance which 

 will not crack like oilcloth or other fabrics containing no rubber. 

 [F. S. Carr Co., Boston, Massachusetts.] 



RENEWING TEETH IN A RUBBER COMB. 



A great many hard rubber combs are stamped "Non- 

 breakable," whicli is quite true if they are handled with 

 proper care. But everybody probably has had had the ex- 

 perience of seeing the non-breakable rubber comb drop 

 from his hand and strike the edge of the marble wash-stand 

 or the rim of the porcelain bath-tub and bound off with the 

 loss of several teeth. To provide for such exigencies some 

 thoughtful person has devised a hard rubber comb in which 

 the teeth are fitted down into the back and held in place by 

 a removable strip that fits into the top of the back. If 

 some of the teeth are broken the comb can be put on a hot 

 plate, where the back e.xpands sufficiently to permit the re- 

 moval of the holding strip, when new teeth are inserted in 

 place, the strip replaced and the comb made whole again. 

 This is interesting, but the probability is that most people 

 will go on taking their chances with the old comb, buying a 

 new one after too many teeth have been broken out. 



MOTOR LAMP WITH RUBBER BODY. 



Considerable attention is being attracted by a new electric lamp 

 which, instead of being made with the usual casing of pressed 

 metal, has a body and base made 

 entirely of hard rubber. The 

 lamp is made for either auto- 

 mobiles or motor boats and may 

 be operated on the ordinary 

 storage battery or by six dry 

 batteries. The rubber base and 

 body are molded under hydraulic 

 pressure. Unlike metal lamps, 

 this lamp cannot tarnish and 

 needs no polishing; also it is not 

 easily dented and presents a very neat appear- 

 ance when installed in a car or boat. In case 

 the body or base is broken through accident. 

 it is easily and cheaply replaced. 



It is stated that a set of four lamps, with 

 two extra tungsten bulbs, can be installed for 

 $12, which is a low cost as compared with the 

 usual system now in use. [H. W. Johns-Manville Co., 

 York.] 



Fig. 1, 



.A Rubberized Hunt- 

 ing Cap. 



DURING the fall and winter months it is essential, both for the 

 sake of comfort and health, that the sportsman protect him- 

 self from storm and exposure. For this purpose there is no 

 lack of means, as is testified to by the great variety of rubber 



boots, shoes, leggings, coats, 

 caps, etc., that are constantly be- 

 ing placed on the market by 

 manufacturers. These goods are 

 not all old, however, for they 

 arc being brought out in new 

 forms, styles and finishes every 

 season. For instance, Fig. 1 

 shows a new fishing and outing 

 hat that may be worn both in 

 sun and rain. One side of the 

 brim is extended to form a 

 watershed to cover the neck in 

 case of rain, while this same ex- 

 tension may be placed in front 

 to protect the eyes from the sun in clear weather. The cloth of 

 which the hat is made is rubberized and absolutely water- 

 jiroof. 



Another hat serving the same purpose as the one above is 

 made with a khaki or corduroy covering and a rubberized lining 

 which makes it waterproof. The outer covering makes the hat 

 "dressy'' in appearance, while it affords 

 protection at the same time. A feature 

 which will appeal to hunters in cold cli- 

 mates is an extra lining of fur which may 

 be pulled down over the ears. The rim 

 may also be turned down to protect from 

 rain or snow. Altogether, this is one of 

 the most practical hunting caps ever made. 

 Going from head coverings to the other 

 extreme, we see in Fig. 2 a pair of rubber 

 leggings of unusual length, with the addi- 

 tional feature of an apronlike extension in 

 front. The apron is provided with belt 

 straps which serve to hold the garment 

 in position. Down the side of each 

 lower leg portion is a row of clasps by 

 me.ins of which the legging is securely and 

 tightly fastened as shown in the illustra- 

 tion. 



Another new hunting garment that de- 

 pends upon rubber for a part of its con- 

 struction is a leather-lined coat with leather 

 sleeves, and with knitted neck and wrist 

 bands. Running up the back is a rubber 

 elastic box plait wdiich gives the coat a 

 snug fit and at the same time allows free- 

 dom of action. This coat is ideal for protection from cold while 

 hunting, automobiling, or engaging in other outdoor sports, and 

 no doubt it could also be made to do even better service as a 

 prc'tection from rain, by impregnating the cloth of the body with 

 rubber. 



FiG. 2. Rubber 



Leggings with 



Apron Front. 



New 



DRY STORAGE FOR TENNIS BALLS. 



There has recently been put on the market a new air-tight 

 box which is said to successfully overcome the decomposition 

 that usually takes place in a rubber tennis ball after its initial 

 use. This box is cylindrical in shape and is lined with a prep- 

 aration specially designed to absorb all the dampness which 

 the ball may have taken on during a game, and to which is due 

 in great measure its premature deterioration. The tennis player 

 who makes use of this box will find the ball when next taken 

 out to be as good as new, and that its life will be much 

 prolonged. 



