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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[December 1, 1914. 



on sewing machines, certain kinds of washing machines, motor- moment, as it is so shaped that it remains in position without the 

 cycles, in cash conveying systems in stores, on trolley cars for use of restricting fastenings, with the exception of the snap 

 shifting the pole over the car, and for various other purposes. 



BRUSH FOR APPLYING LIQUID POLISH. 



The accompanying drawing shows the top and neck of a 

 bottle— which may be either of glass or of metal— over which 

 has been drawn a conical piece— or nipple— of rubber sufficiently 

 pliable to fit closely over the top of the 

 bottle. I he extended end of this rubber 

 cone has a back of sufficient thickness to 

 give it stiffness, and at the same time thin 

 enough to yield under pressure. The 

 other half of this rubber cone is of softer 

 consistency. A brush of horseshoe shape 

 with a semicircle of bristles an inch and 

 a half long is attached at the end. The 

 purpose of this invention is to provide 

 a quick and economical way of spreading 

 polish either on a metal or leather 

 surface. It may be used for auto- 

 mobile parts or for shoes. When it 

 is applied the liquid polish in the 

 bottle runs down into the cone and 

 the pressure of the bristles on the 

 surface to be polished 

 forces the rubber cone 

 backwards enough to 

 open a small vent in the 

 center of the bristles, 

 through which the liquid 

 feeds. [L. W. Bullard, 

 ( umberland, Maryland.] 



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UMBILICAL TRUSSES. 



Below are shown illustrations of two new umbilical trusses, 

 the first of which is made with a pad of sponge rubber, soft 

 and comfortable to the flesh, and so arranged that it will not 

 slip, also that it may readily be cleansed with soap and water. 



The other, known as the "Walco," is made of double width 

 elastic webbing with non-elastic straps in front, fastened to 

 studs upon a polished hard rubber pad. It has soft leather trim- 

 mings and connections. Both are in adult size. 



THE "0LIVA" SLEEPING BLANKET. 



These two cuts illustrate a new style of sleeping bag, which is 

 claimed to possess several advantages over the styles that have 

 hitherto been on the market. One of these advantages is that it 



fastening near the feet. Made of waterproof material, it is of- 

 fered as especially suitable for use in field hospitals and hospital 

 ships, as well as for those engaged in active service. [Mrs. 

 Oliver, 39 Old Bond street, \V., London.] 



FOR LIFTING MICROSCOPIC COVER GLASSES. 



A contributor to a London pharmaceutical journal describes 

 a device which he employs for lifting the very thin microscopical 

 cover glasses used in his research work. This utensil is shown 

 in the accompanying drawing. It con- 

 sists of a short brass tube in diameter 

 about equal to a lead pencil, on the 

 lower end of which is a flat brass plate 

 with an opening in the centre, and at- 

 tached to the upper end of which is a 

 rubber bulb, such as is used on the 

 ordinary medicine dropper or fountain 

 pen filler. To lift one of these delicate 

 glasses it is necessary simply to moisten 

 the surface of the brass plate, press the 

 rubber bulb, then press the plate upon 

 the glass cover. The suction holds it in 

 place. It can be released, of course, by 

 again pressing the bulb. 



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A WATCH CASE ATOMIZER. 



instrument is a complete and efficient pocket atomizer, 

 for spraying the nose and throat. It is made en- 

 tirely of hard rubber, in the size and 

 form of a watch case, and can be 

 conveniently carried in the vest 

 pocket, filled and ready for use; thus 

 enabling sufferers from catarrh and 

 similar afflictions to apply antiseptic 

 spray at frequent and reg- 

 ular intervals. It has a 

 screw-on cap, and is easily 

 cleaned ; is made in two 

 styles — with fine spray for 

 thin fluids and with coarse 

 spray for thick fluids or 

 oils — and is said to have 

 the approval of the medi- 

 cal profession. [Ameri- 

 can Hard Rubber Com- 

 pany, 11 Mercer street, 

 New York.] 



hn three thicknesses of material over the wearer, affording 

 ample warmth, while another is that it can be thrown open in a 



A SHAMPOO APRON. 



Who has not experienced the disagreeable 

 sensation, when indulging in an otherwise in- 

 vigorating shampoo, of having water trickle 

 down the neck? A rubber apron is now 

 made which will prevent this annoying con- 

 dition. This apron resembles a child's bib, 

 but it fastens up closely around the neck, 

 having a couple of snap fastenings so that it 

 will fit different necks. It is made in sev- 

 eral sizes, from 19 x 22 inches to 27 x 35 inches 

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