September 1, 1917. 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



725 



SANDAL GAITER WITH RUBBER SOLE. 



A neat appearing sandal gaiter, shown herewith, is made with 

 an all white rubber sole with white duck top, or red rubber 

 sole and tip, or all black, and a top of tan duck or other storm- 

 proof material. It is a combination of a sandal overshoe and 



preferred by many, embodying the same principles and having 

 rubber-covered cable temples. [Chicago Eye Shield Co., 2300- 

 2304 Warren avenue, Chicago. Illinois.] 



an over-gaiter, and protects the fine cloth tops of shoes, or 

 silk hosiery when worn with low shoes, also acting as a new 

 top for shoes that are partly worn and misshapen. This 

 sandal gaiter is easily slipped on and fastened and, it is claimed, 

 will fit any size ankle. As it can be folded and carried in a 

 hand-bag or coat pocket it affords a convenient accessory to 

 the traveling wardrobe. [The Styles Resurrection Co., Trenton, 

 New Jersey.] 



THE NELSEN DIVING LINE BUOY. 



In drowning accidents would-be rescuers arc frequently drawn 

 under water by the victim, resulting in a double tragedy. Many 

 times, also, bathers are drowned in the surf where a boat cannot 

 reach them. The diving 

 line buoy here shown is 

 designed to meet all 

 difficult situations in 

 rescuing the drowning 

 and to be carried as 

 part of the regular 

 equipment of boats, 

 ships, yachts, etc., and 

 at life saving stations, 



piers and docks. It consists of a strong, liglit- 

 weight rubber tube, similar to a bicycle tire, with 

 valves for inflation, and a life-line that may be 

 100 feet long. A tube at the end, of rubber or 

 metal, has an inflating space, 1 by 1% to 3 inches, 

 inflated in the same way as a punching bag. This 

 is 16 to 18 inches in diameter, and the smaller this tube, the 

 farther it can be heaved. [Nelsen & Woods Manufacturing Co., 

 425 First National Bank Building, Lonb Beach, California.] 



"FYBER-WELD" GOGGLES FOR WELDERS. 



The protecting goggle is a very essential part of the welder's 

 outfit, his safety frequently depending on the defense of his eyes 

 from flying sparks. A goggle specially designed for this pur- 

 pose is called the "Fyber- 

 Weld.'' The frame is made 

 of vulcanized fiber that is 

 claimed to be an absolute 

 non-conductor of heat and 

 electricity, and the com- 

 position, although light in 

 weight, is so strong that the goggle frame can even be thrown 

 without breaking. Side pieces are of the ventilating type and 

 the center is of soft, flexible leather. .\n adjustable clastic band 

 allows the goggle to be comfortably and securely fastened to the 

 head. The illustration shows the spectacle type of eye shield. 



"CROGOFF. " A NEW GAME. 



A game combining the principles of croquet and golf utilizes 

 a device resembling the numeral 6 in shape and having upright 

 walls and a thickened base provided with rubber to prevent 

 slipping. This is called 

 a "coop" and in playing 

 the game golf balls are 

 driven into it by putters. 

 The outfit consists of 

 nine coops, two golf put- 

 ters and two balls. The 

 coops may be set up on 

 a lawn, a room floor or 

 the deck of a vessel, the 

 rubber base holding them 

 securely to the surface, dispensing with the necessity of nails, 

 screws or pegs. The formation of the coop allows the ball 

 to enter and remain, thus taking the place of a hole socket. 

 "Crogoff" is recommended as an ideal game for wounded soldiers. 

 [The "Crogoff" Co., 123 Rotten Park road, Birmingham, Eng- 

 land.] 



RUBBER TUBE WATER FILTER. 



The dangers of contaminated drinking water are well known, 

 and soldiers, travelers, fishermen, hunters, etc., are apt to be 

 placed in the uncomfortable position of going thirsty or running 

 the risk of contagion. A device de- 

 signed to remove this risk and render 

 any water safe to drink consists of a 

 slender tube of stout white rubber, with 

 a red rubber cup at one end which is 

 plugged with antiseptic cotton. The cup 

 end of the tube is placed in the water, 

 which is then drawn through the tube 

 by suction. This automatic filterer is so small that it can con- 

 veniently be carried in the pocket. [The Ideal Rubber Co.. 

 Los Angeles, California.] 



Edge vie>w showing inlay. 



TRI-PLY COMBINATION ERASER. 



Tlie special feature of this eras- 

 er consists of a combination of 

 two grades of rubber, adapting 

 it for use on all kinds of pa- 

 per. In erasing typed matter 

 on manifolds or other delicate 

 sheets the ordinary eraser, suit- 

 aiile for use on a heavy, hard- 

 surfaced paper, does not effect 

 its purpose satisfactorily. Com- 

 posed of a three-ply stock with a 

 thin layer of harder grade rubber 

 and two outside layers of soft, 

 pliable rubber, this eraser has 

 only to be turned at right angles 

 to the paper when erasing on 

 angle of 45 degrees for the thinnest 



The sav- 



heavy sheets or at an 



tissue in order to bring the proper part into play 

 ing in time and annoyance to the user is self-evident, and the 

 irregular hexagoti shape is of further value in effecting diffi- 

 cult erasures. This handy ofiice accessory is listed by the 

 maker as No. 399. [Weldon Roberts Rubber Co., Newark, New- 

 Jersey.] 



