The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-07-30
NEW INVENTIONS.

NEW INVENTIONS.
A Missourian has designed a combinatio
of shovel, poker and tongs in one implement
for fireplace use, the poker having a pair of
Tugs which hold it in a slot in the shovel
handle, to extend over the blade and form
the tongs.
Broken umbrella ribs are easily repaired
by a Canadians invention, consisting of a
tubular section of metal having it's interior
shaped to fit the rib, with set screws in one
side to be frightened and grip the broken
ends of the rib.
For holding conductors checks on car
seats a new device is composed of small
magnet secured to the side of the car
on the seat. while each check has a small
strip of metal at one end which is attracted
by the magnet. :.
Dust and cinders are prevented from
blowing into open car windows by the use
of new guard, which is designed to be
placed n9 i between the sin and the raised sash.
enough to shield the opening.
Two Chicago men have patented shield
for pneumatic tires which will protect the
tire from punctures. the tread being fat and
extending beyond the air chamber on each
edge. with metallic strip inserted in slit
formed in the face of the tread.
Cattle are prevented from getting on the
railroad tracks at grade crossings by a new
guard, which is formed of zig-zag plates,
bolted to the ties to form ridges and de-
pressions parallel with the ties. with sharp
spikes set vertically on the plates.
To add to the comfort of bicycling a spring
attachment has been patented. which is in
serted in the rear forks with central rod
IN each fork engaging the hub connection,
the springs holding the rods down, and les
senlng the shock and jar to the rider.
For use in mortising holes in doors for
the insertion of locks. ETC., a new boring
tool has a series of cutting bits set in SOCK
cts In a. frame, with gear wheels connecting
the sockets TO revolve all the bits by con-
Meeting brace to one bit and turning it.
Broken rudders on ships at sea can be
replaced by a Canadians temporary steer
ing device, which comprises set of brack-
cts shaped to fit portions of the hull, with
guy ropes for holding them in position, the
rudder frame being carried by the brack-
cts.
Parcels can be attached to bicycle with
Pennsylvanians device, bracket being
clamped TO the frame under the saddle to
carry a pair of curved spring forks which
press against the rear fork to grip the pack
age.
resident of New Zealand has patented
thimble which has a section at the tip
recessed to contain a small hook with a
sharp blade set in the bottom of the recess
TO sever thread when picked up by the
hook, making a handy device for a seam
stress.
Vegetables can be rapidly sliced or mashed
by newly designed cutter, having hop
per resting over set of knives carried by
base, with lever mounted on one side of
the base to depress plunger in the hopper
and force the vegetables between the cut
tiers.
A combination couch and chair has been
designed, having the seat portion double,
with the upper section hinged to the lower
TO turn outward and be supported by the
arms. while the hinged back is lowered into
horizontal position and rests on two fold
ing legs.
Loaves of bread can be kept fresh for
some time by Boston mans patent pack
age. which is made of waxed paper or other
air and waterproof material, the bread be-
ing placed in the package and sealed up
while the loaf is at a temperature of about
80 degrees.
A new lettering device allows animals to
feed over large area without incumbering
them with a long rope to entange their
feet. long rod being fastened at one end
to stake, with supporting wheels on the
rod which allows 1T to be drawn around by
the animal.
An interchangeable billiard-cue tip has
been patented. which is formed of button
with an eyelet in the rear, the tip of the
cue being slotted and containing a hooked
rod operated by a cam lever to engage the
eye of the tip and draw it tight against the
end OF the cue.
TO temporarily repair leaks In fire hose a
pair of semi-circular metallic sections are
hinged together. with links on one section
TO engage hooked levers on the other the
levers being pivoted in brackets to allow
them to be depressed and lock the sections
around the hose.
In an improved invalid bedstead the pa
| tient can be raised above the mattress level
for changing the bedding a pair Of rods be-
ing set in sockets on either side Of the bed
| With cranks to turn them and wind up
Goth on which the person is lying to lift
him from the bed.
continuous spinning top has been in
vented by Californian having a balanced
| ring suspended on a central vertical shaft
with spiral groove in the center of the
shaft, In which is mounted a spirally-
threaded stem, to be depressed by the hand
| and spin the top.
| To aid In forming an alright connection
| between the tumbler and shaker in mixing
drinks a packing ring has been designed
which fits inside the shaker. with an inter-
nal annular groove in which is placed a
packing strip, which fits tightly around the
| edge OF the tumbler.
| A cymbal campaign torch has been de-
signed by an Oklahoma man. having fixed
| cymbal attached to the end of the torch
| rod. with second cymbal attached to the
irg ~ the rod cssine t 81, the TIT
| against each other.
| The rays Of the sun are used to heat
water for bathing in the summer by a new
| Californian apparatus having two water
| tanks placed In a heat-retaining RECEPTACLE
Of the Of neo a 40
! the water contained therein.
A Connecticut man has designed a bicycle
handlebar grip which will afford the hands
| a firm hold without firing them, comprising
! a spirally -coiled strip of metal. with a collar
| at one end to slide on the bar, and can
/ az the other 10 fit the end, the center OF the
| spiral being raised from the bar.
In newly-patented system OF gearing for
chainless bicycles the crank shaft carries =
plain gear wheel. which drives q smaller