The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-09-18
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a newly-patented heel for boots and
shoes has the central portion Cut out for
the Insertion of rubber arch. which
supports the heel and cushions the steps,
The edges Of the rim of bicycle wheel
are prevented from cutting punctlred
tire by d cushion moulded BOO che inner
surface of tho dire 90 receive tho weight
OF the rider.
Collars aud cuffs are prevented from
whiting by inserting a. sti0enlns strip ~
thin steel or aluminium between The
two sections OF che collar before they
are sewed together.
Cautcens are being made which rcg-
lister the number of drinks taken,
tongue fitting in tto mouth ot tno spout
90 bee moved by the liquid and rcyoiyo
the wheel of a counter.
In ncwly-patentod pump coupling Tor
pneumatic tires tho end OF tho rubber
tube has a heavy rirg set against Fnoui-
der % grip the outside of the valve when
forced over the emo.
An improved handle for hoes and other
tools has steel tube inserted iu fhc end
of the ferrulo 90 receive the shank az
the tool. which is held iu places by
pin in the side OF the cube.
a handy support for 'vpcwrIters IS
formed of q swinging bracket attached %
the side of % desk to swing around IN
front OF tine operator when in use. q
screw locking 90 in position.
4 new appliance for securing "a h1t on
the head has the exterior shaped Ike
a buckle. and the double tongue is hinged
20 enter the hat crown and pass part way
around the head to engage the hair.
A German has invented a1 automatic
doOr-open.ng apparatus. too which the piss
ton Of "a hydraulic cylinder i5 attached
90 lever on The door. and the valvo is
operated by pushing am electric button.
Blacksmiths VIII appreciate "a new an-
vii attachment consisting OF a clampIus
plate, which is fastened tO one end ~
the anvil aud operated hy a lover to hold
"a piece OF metal in position for working
b.
An improved tire for vehicle wheels
has a row OF c0rks located inside the
shoe and ~ o. smaller diameter than the
inside of the tire when Inflated $50 thar
a portion of tie weight is carried hy tle
cor-s
A Massachusetts inventor ras patented
n device for removing pant and tarnisn
from surfaces. which hos reservoir
for OH and a. burner which directs fne
flame against the surface above scrlp.r
or knife.
self-cl0sing umbrellas age being manu-
featured. which shut up on pressing
knob in the handle. "a number OF springs
attached 20 the ribs drawing them
against the handle when the knob SIS OPP
GRATED.
An automatic seat post FOR bicycles has
a split section tO enter tle tubing. tAe
rear portion being attached 90 tne r1der
side Of the saddle. 90 descend with che
weight Of the rider ana wedge The post
in place.
Cigars are automatically out and
lighted by new machine. which has a
socket 20 receive the end t0 Dee lighted.
the action OF cutting the t.p turning on
an electric current in the soc ket 20 Ignite
the cigar.
The bottoms OF skirts are prevented
from wearing out by a new binding.
which Is formed oe threads laid in series
with the ends ler, loose 70 Aorm brush
which extends just below the bottom ot
the skirt.
In a new bicycle lamp the reflector is
IN two sections and is hinged az 10
centre 20 throw the lisnr through
double lens extending from each side y
central bolt 70 Increase tho power OK
the light
To transfer railways ears from one
track 10 another IA a building, an end
les chain Of short rails D. mounted on
wheels 20 run at right angles Win tho
track and move car % track on
either side.
storm rubbers arc securely held In
place By a new device, f1fmea or loop
attached TO one side OF tho heel, into
which a tongue IS forced and sprung
against the side OF the heel 20 bind the
rubbers on.
A handy picture-frame hanger is form
ed OF a bar, having a telesc0ping sleeve
10 be adjusted at the bottom, 20 raise or
lower the frame. the top % the bar hav-
ing an cyelet 70 engage tho nail or hook
on the wall.
Cattle can be securely tied by an Iowa
mans invention. consisting Of "a curved
bar 20 be hinged on a vertical post al one
side OF the stall, the other end OF TIE bar
engaging a strap around the animals
neck or horns.
suumps can be removed from land By
a new burner. which has a metallic
casing 20 surround the roots. with draft
holes az the bottom and a chimney at
the top. causing the stump 20 consume g.
self when igailel.
To decrease the damage 70 trunks
from rough handling. a Massachusetts,
man has invented corner Shield which
has a plate screwed fast 10 tho corner
OF the trunk. 70 carry q second plate
separated from the Arst BY Q lays g