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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[Ai-Rii. 1, 1917. 



New Goods and Specialties. 



FIBER SOLE WITH MOLDED LIFT. 



IN the present condition of the leatlier market, tlie demand for 

 fiber-sole shoes, in which rubber is used, can scarcely be over- 

 estimated. Improvements in composition and adaptation for the 

 intended purpose are constantly being made, and the fiber sole 

 shown lierewith contains an entirely new feature for which special 

 merit is claimed. This improvement is in the form of a lift of 

 the same materal, molded on the sole and obviating the necessity 

 for the usual cork filler in the space between the outsole and the 

 insole of the shoe. The solid fiber supports the insole, maintains 

 the welt in position, and increases the wearing capacity. The 

 raised part, when on the shoe, gives the edges a pulling power 

 in the opposite direction, offsetting the pull of the welt and pre- 

 venting it from returning to its original position when stitched to 

 the upper and thereby causing the edges of the sole to turn up — 



a common fault in fiber-sole shoes. The construction of the sole 

 also prevents air pockets under the outsole which are very dis- 

 agreeable when stepping on a small stone. 



It is possible, with this sole, to add one-half of tlic thickness at 

 the point of wear and yet maintain as thin an edge as required for 

 good appearance on women's shoes. [Donnelly Machine Co., 

 Brockton, Massachusetts.] 



KOSSUTH DATER WITH SOLID RUBBER BAND. 



The usual device for date stamping lias 

 a number of rubber bands covering a 

 metal revolving apparatus, but in the 

 self-inking dater, here illustrated, rubber 

 projections with the imprint of the nec- 

 essary dating type are molded in a solid 

 rubber band. The action of a new style 

 date slot prevents corrosion from contact 

 v/ith the rubber date band, insuring the 

 free entry of dates at all times. The 

 movement is roller bearing and is 

 claimed to eliminate practically all fric- 

 tion to the wearing parts. The frame is 

 of heavy steel throughout, with no extra 

 swinging plates or attachments. A sup- 

 jjlemental die plate takes the printing die 

 and holds the type in perfect alinement. 

 The Kossuth dater is made in two sizes. 

 In the one shown the die plate measures 

 2,4 by V-A inches. [R. A. Stewart & Co., 

 New York City.] 



PUBLIC NOTICE ON A RUBBER MAT. 



A neat combination of utility and comfort is seen in front of 

 a hotel doorway on Broadway, New York City. A large rub- 

 ber mat, perhaps 20 feet long and covering half the width of 

 the sidewalk is of the usual perforated pattern, but has in let- 

 ters a foot long the words "Keep This Space Clear," a standing 

 notice to chaufifeurs and coachmen not to occupy the street in 



front of the doorway except when taking on or delivering pas- 

 sengers. 



■■TYRIAN ■ FIRST-AID lOURNiaUET. 



A tourni(|uct that can l)c quickly applied and that holds fast 

 at the desired tension is a valuable adjunct to first-aid equip- 

 ment, and the "Tyrian" tourniquet, here shown, is specially de- 



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signed to meet iiii>c n.quii luihiU. It i^ made entirely of rubber, 

 3 feet long, J^ inch wide and '-^ inch thick, with a nickel-plated 

 clasp and spring attachment which afi^ords' a firm fastening, easily 

 secured. To apply this tourniquet the lever at the spring is de- 

 pressed, the loose end of rubber inserted, the pressure relaxed 

 in the spring and tlic ruljbcr drawn to the desired tension. [Tyer 

 Rubber Co.. Andovcr, Massachusetts.] 



PNEUMATIC CUSHION HEEL. 



In the rubber heel here shown, a mechanical cushioning de- 

 vice which operates automatically supplements the beneficial 

 eft'ect of the usual rubber heel. When a heel built on this prin- 

 ciple is attached to a shoe, the central portion, indicated in the 

 illustration, strikes the ground first at every step taken. Owing 

 to the construction of this central tread portion, with its recess 

 and cooperating pneumatic chamber, it will be forced inward. 



compressing the air therein and absorbing the first shock, thus 

 bearing the heaviest part of the impact while the wearer is 

 walking or standing. After being forced inward, the centrally 

 projecting tread portion will be flush with the peripheral tread 

 liortion, the latter acting in turn as a cushion, in the same man- 

 ner as any ordinary solid cushion rubber heel. \ cupping or 

 suction is thus produced between the peripheral tread portion 

 and the street pavement or ground surface, insuring a firm grip 

 and anti-skid quality, which is claimed to maintain its efficiency 

 during the entire life of the heel. 



This principle may be carried out for the sole of a shoe and 

 is particularly applicable to the requirements of athletic foot- 

 wear. The special advantages claimed for this heel are reduced 

 weight and consequent saving in cost of manufacture ; greater 

 resiliency, and sure grip. [Oscar Mussinan, New York City.] 



