The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-31
BUSY BRAINS
OF INVENTORS.

tha blade being held In an adjustable
law. which reV0lves on SHAFT extending
from tho handle, the ratchet having a
folding arm Ou one side bt Whlch the
blade is turned IN either direction.
Bicycles are easily locked and un-
locked by q new Formulation lock- nav
ing numbered disks inserted ID the tune
running from the crank-hanser 10 the
head. with a spring bolt inside the tube
which cannot be drawn from notch In
the crank shaft until the combination OF
the lock is known.
An Engllshman has invented valve
attachment for bicycle tire pumps which
needs no scrowing to connect II, two
spring arms opening on either side OF
q pointed nozzle. which Is forced mo
the opening at the end Of the valve. the
arms closing over the outside 60 hold ~
in place.
pocket check punch OF small cost
has been invented consisting Of a pate
with orincos IN its face corresponding
with cutting faces carried by number
OF arms attached 10 the centre of the
plate the check being inserted between
the members. which are pressed together
10 cut the figure out.
TO admit of the use OF Daby carriages
ia winter a detachable runner has been
designed, formed of a steel bar with the
ends curved and extended upward 10 cn-
gage sockets fixed on the front and rear
aNles. the rear socket being hinged 10
raise the runner and bring the wheels
down for use.
Asphalt pavements can be cut for eN-
awaiting purposes by new device nav
Eng a heavy steel knife attached 10 the
frame OF q steam roller, the blade ufas-
cling on the pavement and cutting q mar
row path as the roller Is driven ATOMS
thus doing away with the use OF axes u
chop the pavement open
In an improved horse collar the facing
Is formed OF a metal plate OF similar
shape 10 those now in use. the back con-
sisting OF an inhatable tube, which is
blown up 20 the desired hardness al
fusfing itself TO the shape of the animal
neck and easing the strain OF pulling.
An improved bicycle chain has smali
oil CUPS attached 20 the centre OF '"e
block links. with orlices running 10 tA1
bolts which connect the side Inks 10 '"o
blocks. the bending of the cham IN pas
ing around the sprocket wheels dilo"I"5
"A small quantity OF oil TO leave 1he Sup,
A Michigan man has inventor d -
cooker which can be placed IN OaiI
10 cook the contents and prepare 'I.in
for feeding to stock sloNo De'n-
formed OF a metal tube. with SMOKE
nine Al the top, and draft pipes run
rtng down one side, in when ar u
forced 10 burn the combustlples'
14oros and other meats are pre9ei Neu
r.itbout refrigeration by Chlcaeo
mans patent. consisting 81 drllInH -.
D., tbo homes and the tissues Of the JOINTS
and introducing a preserving hulu' VIM"
prevents decay. w. ,,,a
Am improved baking tin for CAKES a"u
bread has a strip Of thin met"l P.'o
o.. the center of the pan on lhe uPp'
e,de tbe outer edge extending beyohl-'no
Vim, IN he erasped by the hand ana re-
diced to loosen the cake from inc IN
M renlace baskets FOR coal-carrylhs
,,,rnoses q canvas sack has been patent
"a having bracing straps alldcneu ~
tho outside. which run across the bottom
and extend beyond the top OF the sack
nm either side, ending In loops LOT use
as handles .tot, nam
In an improved table for SICK room
use the top portion Is supporte" 10y W.
les bont i'm naif-circle and placed par
alIcl IN each other, allowing the platform
hollow, TO extend under the bed ana sup
MORT the top portion far enough over the
bed for convenient use.
resident of Hawaii has invented
fov boat. having water compai tihe"l
with minute orifices at the rear ar pe-
ing driven into the hull by pump 10
increase the pressure until II drives the
water from the holes aud propels the
boat
An Iowa inventor has patented an
anu-kicking yoke for cows consisting
Of strip of curved Wo'u OF i"e.s-
with an adjustable crosspiece az the
end which is drawn in until IL touches
fine animals leg, being held In place 10y
Dlue
I'm a TOW cue for a small billiard taable
a cylinder is fitted with an internal
spring. a sliding rod being placed inside
the spring and engaging II al the front
end to propel It forward and drive the
ball. the rod carrying tip at one end
and a grip at the other.
a Canadian has patented chimney
which increases the amount oil HsHl "ll-
fused by a flame. a number OF glass
rings of triangular shape In cross-sec-
lion forming a tube 10 surround the
flame. the inner surface being smooth
and the outside corrugated.
Wagons can be rapidly loaded with
dir by a Western mans device, board
being placed at the rear Of the wagon
- form a track, up which the scraper Is
drawn with its load of dirt the horses
being spread apart Tar enough 10 pass
ON either side of the wagon.
To prevent bicycle NlIt1 rum MfhA-
ing ont where the brake is applied
Canadian has designed a tire with
strip of waXed canvas or similar ma
torial. the brake block being divided 10
engage both the strips.
To prevent trousers fraying out al the
heel Il guard has been designed consist
ing of "A curved plate adapted 10 be in
closed I'm the fold Of the bottom OF the
leg with a number Of puncturng teeth
az the lower edge. which extend through
the cloth and protect il from wear.
In an improved closure for Jars and
bottles the cover has q recess ia the
TOP. with r piece Of wire bent into "a
loon at the centre with the ends curved
10 pass over ring on the neck Of the
bottle pressing on the under side Of
the cover serving 70 tighten the wire.
Cans for preserving fruit and vege-
tables are easily opened by a new cover.
the can being sealed with a thin sheet OF
tin at one end, over which a removable
cap is placed. with a cutting blade in
serted IN one side Of the cap which cuts
the thin end OF the can when twisted.
Two Westerners have patented a tool
for use in removing the inner tubes from
bicycle tires consisting OF piece or
flexible wire. having handle al one
end IN a ring al the other Of proper
size 20 surround the inner tube and oe
pushed around inside the shoe 20 loosen
it
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