July 1, 1915.] 



THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



539 



New Rubber Goods in the Market. 



LUULiLILLL 





UTILIZING SCRAP HOSE IN A RUBBER MAT. 



IN the construction of the rubber mat illustrated herewith 

 — on which patent application has been made -the object 

 has been attained of producing a ma) suitable for many 

 purposes at a considerable saving over the cost of the solid 



rubber or cloth in- 

 serted mat. The 

 filler of litis mat is' 

 in. nit from scrap 

 garden hose. the 

 pieces being ce- 

 mented ti igether and 

 then wrapped with fabric ami impregnated with rubber. 

 Where protection against extra rough usagi is required, an 

 extra layer of fabric is placed on the upper surface, with a 

 covering of rubber over it. All sections ate then cured to 

 gether, making a solid unit which gives equal distribution of 

 strain. The surface pittings are caused by the fabric and 

 rubber covering being forced into the unK of the hose sec- 

 tions, which helps to lock them securely together. This pit- 

 ting can be eliminated if desired by the use of more stock. 

 The mat as illustrated is adapted to use as a bowling alley 

 pit mat. in dynamo pits, in power plants ami anywhere where 

 a mat is used to relieve the sh, L -l< of heavy articles dropping 

 on the floor. It will stand a greater amount of abuse than 

 the ordinary rubber mat. and also will last longer, according 

 to its designer. Other materials than scrap hose can. of 

 course, be used as a filler, the degree of resiliency depending 

 upon the kind of tubing employed. P>y the use of gum tubing 

 an excellent gymnasium mat is produced. [Web. Brown, The 

 Republic Rubber Co.. Youngstown, Ohio.] 



NEW RUBBER FOOTWEAR. 



The wading shoe illustrated herewith is designed especially 

 for general wading purposes, at the seashore, and for use of 



fishermen. It is made with a 



high top, with bellows tongue 



of waterproof canvas, and a c HjW 



suction sole which enables 



the wearer to walk over 



rocks without slipping, and 



protects the feet from fatigue 



and bruising. The sole is 



made from "pure gum." and 



the shoes have leather in- 



si les. They answer a pur- 

 pose for which a print oil 



shoe has long 



desired. 

 The s a m i 



manufacturers 



have added 



a new pump 



to their al- 

 ready extensive line. This style is made in 

 men's and women's. It has a 

 fine black duck upper and white 

 rubber sole and heel, also a white 

 kid insole, which 

 adds greatly to 

 i t s appearance. 

 [Apsley Rubber 

 Co., Hudson, 

 Massachusetts I 



SPORTSMAN S WATERPROOF COAT AND LEGGINGS. 



Vmong the new articles recently put upon the market and 

 which are likely to meet with instant popularity among lo\ers 

 ■ i -ports are the Hodgman Guaranteed Waterproof Sportsman's 

 * on and I eggings. These articles an- suitable for golfing, fish- 

 ing, hunting, motorcycling and various other similar uses. 

 I he\ are made of a light-weight hut exceptionally s tr ,, Ilt 



material, with a coating of line rubber on the inside. The coat 

 is cut full, with large arm holes, and is ventilated. There is one 

 large inside pocket, tabs at wrist, and the collar buttons close. 

 The leggings thoroughly protect the legs and knees and are made 

 hip length. They are held in place by a loop at either side 

 through which the belt or suspender passes. Owing to the light 

 weight and pliability of the material, both articles may b< rolled 

 or folded into a very small bundle and conveniently carried. 

 [ Hodgman Rubber Co., Xew York.] 



A NEW DIAMOND GOLF BALL. 



The Diamond brand golf ball, which tor so long ha- held a 

 conspicuous place in public favor, is now being made with a 

 white rubber enamel finish, by a prociss held to he exclusive, 

 to keep the ball permanently white and tree from tackiness and 

 consequent inclination to pick up the dirt. In addition to the 

 "Diamond Ace" and "Diamond Deuce," designed respectively 

 for heavy and easy hitters and made in small sizes, in weights 

 of 30 ami 27) i pwts., a new ball, the "Diamond Trey." has 

 been put on the market this season. This new ball, which is a 

 full-size floater, is also made with the white rubber enamel 

 finish, at the same price and with the same markings that dis- 

 tinguish the two smaller balls, which float. [The Worthing- 

 ton Rail Co., Elyria, Ohio.] 



THE GRYPHON TIRE. 



A new tire known as the "Gryphon." constructed of fabric 

 treated by a special process by which the plies of fabric and 

 rubber are made inseparable, is being manufactured by the 

 Motor Tire Re-Construction Co., of 52 Vanderbilt avenue, 

 New York. 



