The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-01

hdyirg a light frame extending over thc
top OF the window and down both Sides.
to which the cover Is attached. with
brackets secured 20 the window frame
to receive the awning frame.
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To reduce the friction OF car axles in
their bearings an Engiishman has pat
ented an anti-friction bearing, In which
the under portion carries a reservoir OF
oil, with and endless chain Of small
wheels running through the oil and
around the journal 10 divide the weight on
all sides Of the bearing.
A Canadian has patented a dental cur
pidor which has the water supply pipe
rising inside the discharge pipe to the
top OF the bowl. where it ends in a revolt
vable cap, which discharges a circular
sheet Of water. covering the cuspidor on
all sides.
\ Western man has applied n system OF
friction gearing TO the propulsion of a
bicycle, having a undiscovered hoop
mounted O one side OF the frame. 10 con-
meet the crank-shaft and rear hub. with
an adjustable wheel placed. under the
saddle 10 depress the hoop and increase
the friction.
Tor renewing the surface OF printers
mixing rollers when worn out a composite
jacket or covering has been patented,
formed Of a hollow cylinder of elastic ma
terial. adopted TO be stretched over the
old roller and held In place by its own
elasticity.
A FRACTIONAL, self-tightening fastening for
puileys has been invented, tn which a
curved wedge Is inserted in a pocket
formed inside the hub Of the pulley, witt
a wedge-shaped or eccentric slot on the
shaft. into which the wedge is forced by
the turning OF the pulley.
Smokers will appreciate n new auto
matte lightning torch. which has a small
~Iservolr of oil. from which a wick lads
To the top Of the burner. the action Of
opening the I'D striking a hammer on ore
Of a series Of explosive pellets to ignite tie
wick. the whole device being easily carried
in the vest pocket.
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Horseback riders will find a newly-paten-
ted saddle very comfortable, the sprce Re
tween the upper and lower surface being
filled with cooled springs. which give UNI
der the weight OF the rider. hollow posts
Nfiilh TfNNifA llrlNf the EdilNlf 10 AINfAht
teiescoping pins attached TO the opposite
wall, to prevent side play.
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The animal heat is rapidly removed from
new milk by a Texans patent cooler. COM
prislng a series OF perforated trays sus-
pended one above the other from a hort
zoRtal arm attached 10 the wall, with a
receptacle at the bottom, a funnel at the
top and a cloth 10 surround the trays and
keep the dirt out.
An improved automatic bicycle brake has
been patented by a Canadian. comprising !
a rod attached TO the rear Of the fitting
saddle. with a shoe on the lower end 10
engage the tire, a lever at the side Of the
Din on which the saddle Tits locking It
I'm a rigid position when the brake is not in
use.
In n newly-designed drawbridge a span
is plvoted on a pier on either side Of the
stream, the rear portion Of the span being
short and heavily weighted TO counter
balance the front portion, with a large
cog wheel on each span. meshing with a
small wheel carried by z crank SHAFT, 10
the span.
To automatically operate a ian I'm con
nectiOn with a rockingham. a new APP
paratus has e bracket for attachment 10
the back of the chair. with a toothej wheel
weighted on one side. meshing with a small
Ter wheel carried by the fan shaft. the
revolving as the weight swing
with the chair.
An improved method Of adjusting the
bows Of spectacles has been patented. con-
sisting OF "A small section of tIbing So
cured 90 the outer end of the frame. Ia
which the end of the bow Is inserted, a
spiral spring pressing against a shoulder
the bow 10 adjust IL to fit the ear
without straining.
A Texas woman has patented a handy
for use i'm ovens. comprising =
circular plate Of sheet metal. with CORFU
cations around its edges. the centre be-
ing depressed 10 form a pivot. on which
the plate can be turned TO bring differ
ent portions OF the bake-stuf TO the hot
test part Of the oven.
The combination Of Il bicycle pump and
has been patented by IN Eng
lishman, having the piston piy0tea to the
part Of the frame. in order that
the cylinder IS locked in an ex-
tended position il will rest on the ground
TO support the wheel.
Gee
Inyalids can be raised and lowered for
changing q bed by "A new apparatus. hay-
ing two vertical screw-threaded rods sup
ported in g. suitable frame. with a crank
attached 10 the rods. 20 raise and lower
on which a hammock is arranged
TO receive The invalid.
Rats and mice are automatically caught
,y q Southern mans device. consisting
of "a vertical tube set I'm the wall Of a
building. with branch tubes at each floor,
having balanced covers over the openings.
with a bait-hoider SO arranged that when
rodent reaches for. the bait IL will
dlt the cover and fan into The tube.
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An Ohio man has designed an auto
~nsh-hook, which secures the tsh As
.oon as IL take the hook. having a pair
" spring fingers attached 20 a sliding
through which the line passes. the
sliding down 10 the hook and spring
~ the fingers over the read Of the FISH.
In a new toy acknowledgements de-
an arrow is provided with a socket
n its head. with the weighted end of the
parachute hollow, TO contain the UNI
orella portion, the latter being folded aud
Inserted ia the arrow tip. 10 be discharged
By firing the arrow from a bow.
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a Pennsylvania has patented a pro-
)eiiing apparatus FOR attachment TO child
ems s.eds, comprising a single runner In
.rOnt TO be turned by a pair OF handle
}ars. with pedals set under the head 10
urn a spiked wheel under the rear Of the