The Indianapolis journal., 1899-07-02
NEW INVENTIONS.

on shafts running across the boat, with
paddles arranged around the rims OF the
wheels TO act on the wate- and propel the
boat.
To replace pneumatic tires on vehicles a
new wheel has v-shaped springs attached
TO the face OF the metallic rim, one-half OF
the v resting in Slot in the rim, while the
other portion carries a fiat spoon which
forms the tread
To permit the use of sleds In the summer
a N1issourian has patented roller attach
ment having IJ-shaped clips with screws
TO clamp them to the runners, carrying small
wheels in journals to reYolve on the ground
and support the sled.
In a newly-designed call bell for table use
the frame is shaped like turtle, with a
spring mechanism inside which is wound
oted under the edge of the shell, TO be de-
pressed and release the striker.
For use in examining the eye a new opti-
cal instrument has tube fitted with an
eyepiece at one end and lenses inside, with
short tube underneath. set al an angie
and carrying an electric light to illuminate
the eye for examination through the main
tube.
To prevent the bursting OF water pipes
when freezing a new invention has an ex-
pansion chamber formed in the upper side
of section of the pipe, filled with air.
which is compressed by the expansion of
pipe.
Chalk is easily applied to marking lines
by a newly patented device comprising
revolving drum set in a casting. with sec
ond compartment to hold the chalk, through
which the line passes inside a perforated
textile strip, which is surrounded by the
chalk.
A new window cupboard or refrigerator is
formed of metallic sheets fianged together,
with one of the sides sliding vertically to
form the door. and having interior horizon
tai ribs to support the shelves, the whole
being fastened to the casing outside the
window.
An improved automatic toe clip for BIZ
cycle pedals has two curved fingers pivoted
the front plate. with foot plate held
by pins resting in slots on the rear portion
of the fingers, so that pressure on the plate
with the shoe will swing the fingers over
the toe.
People living in tenement houses will ap-
preciate n new window seat designed for
their comfort, having light frame adapted
TO tit inside the casing TO support brace
rods, which hold seat in suspension or the
sill, with curved back, which prevents
danger OF falling.
Smokers will appreciate new cigar hold
er which has hollow central needle to en-
ter the tip Of the cigar, with three fingers
arranged around the outside of the holder
and pivoted in such a position that the
screwing in of the mouthpiece causes them
to grip the cigar.
Envelopes can be rapidly moistened and
sealed by new device, having a tray of
the shape of a gummed portion of the en-
velope, filled with an absorbent to hold
water for wetting the flap, with a sliding
pad which presses the flap into the tray
and then seals II.
A handy new dustpan has in place of the
usual handle stirrup fitted under the rear
portion, to raise 1t from the floor and form
an opening in which the toe Of the shoe
can be inserted to fasten the pan TO the
foot and allow its movement without touch
ing with the hands.
Electricity Is applied to safes to protect
them from burglars by a Pennsylvanians 5
device, consisting of series of switches and
contact plates engaging the interior mech
anism of the safe, in order that one of the
circuits can be closed by the act of tam
pering with the door.
In a new electrically propelled bicycle
a storage battery is set inside the frame
under the top bar, with a small motor car
ried on a piNoted arm over The back wheel.
with a friction pulley attached to the motor
shaft 10 engage the tire or the rear wheel
and propel the machine.
A stropping machine for sharpening raZors
has been placed on the market, having two
rollers set in a frame to rest on the strop
and act as guides, with slotted clamp in
the center. in which the blade is inserted.
Is reciprocated by the handle.
A Pennsylvania woman has patented a
lace-curtain hanger which allows the cur
tain to be swung back from the window
having horizontal rod, with hooks for the
curtain, attached TO the upper end Of GER
teal rod placed in brackets at the side OF
the casing 70 swing the curtain.
An Illinois man has patented a handy
telephone desk, which has a pair of brack-
cts attached TO the wall to hold a shelf
with rollers set in the lower portion of the
brackets 10 carry rolls of paper which run
across the face of the shelf in conjunction
with carbon papers for duplicating.
In new fastening for holding stove
pipes in chimney holes bracket is riveted
10 the pipe on the under side to support an
L-shaped arm, which fits inside the chin.
ney, with second arm held py the bracket
10 engage the outer portion OF the wall,
both being locked by a clamping screw.
An Englishman has patented fishing
game in which a tank of water is used, hav-
ing revolving platform on the bottom on
Whlch the f1sh rest, with wire loops formed
over their heads to engage the hooks sus-
pended by the players into the water, with
y spring motor to reVolve the platform.
To allow trunk to stand close TO the
wall a new lid is in two sections. hinged at
the ends OF the trunk TO open and shut in a
plane parallel with its face, with tills
hinged at the rear OF each lid portion TO
back of the trunk when the lid is open.
Stalks and weeds are easily pulled from
the ground by Californian's device. con-
ssting of a pair of levers pivoted together
and mounted on a wheeled truck with ham
dies on the long ends of the levers to grip
the short ends on the weed, when the truck
is tilted TO lift the weed from the ground
Pencils and pens are securely held In the
vest pocket by a New York mans device.
formed of fiat piece of spring metal bent
ened Tor insertion in the lining of the
pocket. holding the sides at the proper dis
tance apart 10 fit tightly over the pencil.
Paints can be easily applied TO buildings
by a Western mans apparatus. having
paint reservoir TO be strapped on the back,
with an air pump which congresses air in
n brush at the outer end, with DISCHARGE
openings TO deliver the paint to the bristles
\ new bicycle support is formed of an
rear plates pivoted at the outer end of the
cages the side of the shaft, hinged fingers
being attached 10 the outer ends of the
plates to reach the ground and support the
wheel.
Bank vaults are securely protected against
robbers BY a Californian's invention, in
which a cage is formed of metal tubes 10
surround the vault, with air-charged tubes
of small size inclosed within the main tuDes
a safety valve mechanism being used to
operate an electric signal when the tribes
are cut.
For use in cold weather when the hands
get numb a new driving mitten has a metal