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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[June 1, 1916. 



New Goods and Specialties 



WILLIAMS' PATENT VIOLIN CHIN REST. 



VIOLI.XISIS frequently suffer from chafed and irritated 

 skin on the chin, owing to the position in which they 

 are obliged to hold their instruments. The advantage 

 of a chin rest that will obviate 

 this difficulty is self-evident, and this 

 claim is made for the Williams' pat- 

 ent. This chin rest is made of soft 

 rubber of good quality, not likely to 

 harden with use. Its flexible quality 

 allows freedom of motion without 

 the friction that is the fundamental 

 cause of sore chins. In use it re- 

 quires but slight pressure to hold the 

 violin in position. It is light in weight 



and the metal bars are unusually far apart, distributing the pres- 

 sure on the ribs of the violin, thus avoiding the danger of crack- 

 ing or otherwise injuring the instrument. It sets up well from 

 the violin, rendering the use of a pad unnecessary in most cases. 

 The top of the chin rest is easily detached and can be replaced 

 at small cost. [Carl Fischer. New York City.] 



THE ■UNIKA FUTFIT" BATHING SHOE. 



At many beaches it is necessary to protect the bather's 

 feet against pebbles and rocks. Many bathing shoes used 

 for this purpose are heavy and stiff-soled, and are not only 

 inconvenient but make swimming the 

 harder. A new style of bathing shoe 

 is here shown which, having no lac- 

 ings, can be put on and off quickly 

 tlie same as a stocking and will al- 

 ways stay on the feet. 

 These shoes are very- 

 light weight, do not 

 absorb water, and dry 

 out quickly. The soles 

 are of rubber and it 

 is claimed will positively keep the wearer from slipping on 

 a wet diving board, a heaving float, or slippery rocks. What 

 will commend itself to the ladies is that this line of shoes is 

 made in a number of handsome colors and combinations, to 

 match or harmonize with the bathing suits and caps. They 

 are supplied in low shoe and ankle heights. [United States 

 Rubber Co.. New York City.] 



PIVOT SLEEVE GOLF COAT. 



In tlie popular game of golf, absolutel) free muscle and 

 oulder play is essential for an effective stroke. The ordinary 

 coat sleeve cuts short the free swing of 

 the arm by binding at the shoulder, and 

 the special feature of the golf coat 

 shown herewith is designed to eliminate 

 this difficulty. Self-expanding plaits at 

 the top of the sleeve allow unrestricted 

 motion of the arm, adapting themselves 

 to the various movements required, 

 while in normal position the plaits are 

 invisible. These coats are made of 

 various sporting fabrics, including wat- 

 erproofed cloths and rubberized tex- 

 tures. While specially designed for 

 golf, they are excellently suited for 

 use in trap shooting, motoring and gen- 

 eral sporting wear. [ Ph. Weinberg & Sons. New York City.] 



IMPROVED DENTAL APPLLANCE. 



.An improvement in the invention [mentioned in The Indi.\ 

 Rubber World, September, 1914] for cleansing the mouth by 

 vacuum drainage and for massaging the gums is illustrated here. 

 Its use, by stimulating a full flow of blood to the tfeues, it is 

 claimed, is exceedingly beneficial in pyorrhea. It coi^sts of an 

 appliance of flexible rubber which fits comfortably ov^ the jaw, 

 with connections for inducing a partial vacuum whejl attached 



SCALLOPED FRUIT JAR RING. 



The thin rubber ring that fits so snugly between the cover 

 and the jar holding canned fruit, though a small affair, is an im- 

 portant feature in the preserva- 

 tion of the contents. As an ar- 

 ticle chosen solely for its utility 

 little attempt has hitherto been 

 made to beautify it. However, 

 one has appeared upon the market 

 having scalloped edges which add 

 to its utility an attractiveness 

 which may appeal to the feminine 

 mind. When this ring is applied 

 to the fruit jar and the cover is 

 fastened down, the scallops form 

 a frill beneath it, but, more important than this, the wider sur- 

 face is claimed to afford additional security and protection. 

 [Mechanical Rubber Co., Cleveland, Ohio.] 



to a water faucet. This is the invention of Dr. M. H. Cazier, 

 who claims that its use will check the progress of the disease 

 and with proper professional aid will result in complete re- 

 covery. The cylinder is attached to a water faucet by means 

 of a rubber disk and screw cap, the force of the water regu- 

 lating the amount of suction. There is a flask which receives 

 the discharges during the treatment, this latter being provided 

 with an alternating lever to regulate the action. The various 

 parts are connected by rubber tubing. [The Sanitor Co., Chi- 

 cago. Illinois.] 



THE "NOWAY" RUBBER SHEETING. 



Rubber sheeting manufactured under the name of "Noway" 

 is claimed to be a perfect substitute and can be used for each 

 and every purpose where oiled silk is now employed. It is a 

 fine texture white fabric, of light weight, with a light coating of 

 pure Para rubber and it is claimed to be thoroughly waterproof 

 and antiseptic, and having superior tensile strength. It is well 



