The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-01-02
BUSY BRAINS OF INVENTORS.

~ Pennsylvania has patented an cleo
trical swltch-operatins mechanism which
has two pair of magnets suspended on a
bar. to be lowered on either side of the
switch and draw the bar in either dl-
rection, as the current is switched into
the magnets by the moterman.
A collapsible fiy-proof dish cover has
been desI gned which has II central verti-
cyll hoop, with pivoted hoops on either side.
which swing into a h1riznntat position
to pull the netting which covers thre
frames down into place around the dish.
folding against the central hoop when
not in use.
Two Chicago men have designed Il neck
tie fastener. having slotted plate for
attachment to the back Of The tie. with Il
collar button fitted with head to enter
the slot. the head being Inserted In the
slot by turning the tie at an angle and
then returning it to its, proper position
II.
Ice cream can be rapidly frozen BY IL
newIy-designed freezer the ice chamber
OF which Is mounted on a central rod.
running through the cream chamber and
having q head on the upper end by which
the is locked rigid, the ice chamber
being turned around it by a knob on tho
cover
People struck = new car fender can
not roll under the wheels. the fender be-
ing held in Ee"tltaa position 'ss-IsSEe
of the car, and pivoted in such a mannerS
that q blow on tie face causes 1t 10 TAFT
backward and assume horizontal posi-
ton. with the edge raised to hold the
person.
A Westerner has patented horse
hitchinS device to be carried by the wagon,
rod being attached TO the axle near one
wheel, with d hook fer the reins. de-
vice on the wheel catching the rod and
pulling on the. reins when the horse starts
up.
Doors can be riSidly held In any posi-
ton by ANEW clamp, having SPRING
controlled piston. the upper end OF which
has a head inserted in seni-circuiar
slot. which will hold the piston in either
a raised or lowered position
For use In cleaning pavements a Ger
man has patented a flexible brush. which
Is semi circular In shape. the centre be-
ing formed of flexible shass, around
y hich the hristles are Inserted. the cIr-
vature of the brush rolling the dirt to-
ward the centre.
An improved tobacco pipe has plug
Inserted in the front OF the bowl. which
can be removed for cleaning. with tho
bottom of the bow, formed OF olastic
material to take up tie nicotine, the
filing being removed when saturated.
Indian rubber can De devutcanized by a
now Danish process. consisting In re-
ducing the rubber to pieces Of suitable
size, and then subject.ng them 10 q suin-
ton Of sultte under heat. the solution
being washed out after it has softenetI
the rubber.
For scattering the compound contain
ed in hand fire grenadss when broken. u
Massachusetts man has designed q spring.
which Is contracted and placed III the
centre of the extinguisher. to expand sud-
denly and act on the contents when tie
grenade is broken.
A Washington woman has designed
holder for dtsp'aytrs cai-s. car'nrtss7ss
a fiat cardboard base, with q vertical dat
tube ser on the card TO carry the cein.
\ the sides OF the tube being cur down 70
engage only the rim OF the coin
Wood figures can be rapidly duplicated
by new carving machine. having Two
pedestals on whc oh the figure and block
are mounted with q fitting and sliding
support for the tracing and cutting tool.
flexible shaft operating the latter
Shaving lather can be rapidly produc-
ed by new machine. which shrst &eNpets
later. after heating. with o suitable soap.
which IS contained In receotacle In
contact with the water. the lather being
formed by aSitAtilS the machine.