687. The Hollow Cane.—One which will contain many small articles for the use of travelers.
688. The Elastic Trunk Strap.—Avoid the hard work of strapping trunks as well as the unsightly straps by inventing an ornamental band which will do by elasticity what is now done by the buckle.
689. The Slide Bag.—An extension handbag in which when required the ends may be slid out so as to treble the space, and when empty may be slid back, making it very small.
690. The Outfit Trunk.—There should be a trunk with various divisions for the reception of articles, like the drawers of a bureau or the compartments of a writing desk, in which everything can be properly placed.
Section 24. Money in Toilet Articles.
691. Curling Iron Attachment.—A wire frame attached to a lamp. The top part, which is fixed on the lamp chimney, should have a depression for holding a curling iron. May be sold to every lady for ten cents.
692. The Hinge Blacking Box.—Invent a blacking box with a hinge top, and thus avoid the difficulty of opening it in the old way, and also the nuisance of soiled hands.
693. The Mirror Hair Brush.—A combined toilet article for travelers, the handle of the brush being enlarged so as to hold the comb, which is released by a spring, and the end of the brush containing a small mirror.
694. The Soap Shaving Brush.—A shaving brush with a tin casing containing soap. Turning the brush makes a lather all ready for application to the face. Very convenient for travelers.