May 28.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 865

The nature of the proposed amendment is as follows, viz.:-

(1.) To insert immediately after the word "screw," line 2, page 2, the words, &c., "or spring E²."

(2.) To insert immediately after the letter "E," line 4, page 2, the words, &c., "and E² with corresponding guides."

(3.) To insert the following paragraph immediately after the one terminating in the words "any article to be used on it," line 9, page 4, viz.:-

"An alternative construction of the table is shown in diagram 'Q,' in which the table-top is in two halves or parts, held together by a coupling 'R' at 'U' or screw-rod 'S,' supports 'T' being connected with the telescopic rod or bar by joint and fastening screw. Screw-rod 'S' is on a pivot on one support, so that it may fold along it when required."

(4.) To insert at the end of the present description, page 6, the following paragraph, viz:-

"When table shown in diagram 'Q' is required to be withdrawn for use, it is drawn out through the bracket 'O,' and supports raised, and rods 'T' also raised to the requisite height to enable the two portions of the table-top to be fitted together at 'U' and fastened there by coupling 'R' or screw-rod 'S.'"

(5.) To insert in the claim immediately after the letter "F," line 8, page 7, the words, &c., "or rods 'T' with telescopic rod and tube 'H' and 'F.'"

(6.) To add four figures to the drawings.

The applicants state: "Our reason for such amendment is to provide for the construction of the table in the alternative mode, and to insure further protection for our said invention."

No. 8453.-30th April, 1896.-JOHN SENIOR WOODHOUSE, of Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand, Gentleman. An invention for improvements in cycle-wheels.

The nature of the proposed amendment is as follows, viz.:-

(1.) To insert immediately after the word "material," last line, page 1, the words "preferably flattened steel wire or a strip of thin sheet-steel."

(2.) To insert after the word "affixed," line 11, page 2, the following words, viz.: "This outer jacket need not be a tube entirely surrounding the spiral coil, but may be only partially extended from the outer periphery towards the inside, and may be either in immediate contact with the spiral coil, or having interposed between the two surfaces a lining of suitable material-such as linen ticking, navy canvas, leather, or parchment-protecting the outside covering from the friction or working of the spiral coil against it. The circle or tire so formed is placed around and upon the ordinary rim or frame of the wheel in a similar manner to that of the pneumatic tire."

(3.) To insert in the claim immediately after the word "material," line 7, page 3, the words "preferably flattened steel wire or a strip of thin sheet-steel."

(4.) To insert in the claim immediately after the words "indiarubber," line 9, page 3, the words "either in immediate contact with the spiral coil or having interposed between the two surfaces a lining of suitable material."

The applicant states: "My reasons for making this amendment are as follows: That I deem it advisable to more fully and clearly describe the invention and claim."

F. WALDEGRAVE,

Deputy Registrar.

Letters Patent sealed.

IST of Letters Patent sealed from the 14th May, 1896, to the 27th May, 1896, inclusive:-

No. 7419.-C. D. O'Hara, boots and shoes.

No. 7427.-F. J. King, wire-strainer.

No. 7444.-R. Chambers, preparing flax.

No. 7530.-W. B. Treseder, railway axle-boxes.

No. 7584.-J. J. Christmas, treating gold-bearing anti-mony-ores.

No. 7628.-W. Rundel and S. McMillan, distributing poisoned material.

No. 7886.-T. Ferguson, drawing off aerated liquids.

No. 8092.-J. Rungay, sash-fastener.

No. 8093.-J. Rungay, ventilator for windows.

No. 8205.-W. C. Page, cramp.

No. 8252.-L. Pelatan and F. Clerici, obtaining metals from ores.

No. 8253.-T. H. Bradbury, sharpening rock-drills.

No. 8257.-A. Pulbrook, inflatable tires.

F. WALDEGRAVE,

Deputy Registrar.

Letters Patent on which Second Term Fees have been paid.

[Note.-The dates are those of the payments.]

No. 5523.-J. W. Faul. Lamp. 18th May, 1896.

No. 5553.-E. Govett. Extracting gold, &c. 15th May, 1896.

No. 5565.-C. A. Lees and S. W. Lester. Dressing seeds. 18th May, 1896.

No. 5566.-R. D'Anvers. Horse-shoe. 21st May, 1896.

No. 5595.-C. J. Fauvel. Treating ores. 15th May, 1896.

No. 5610.-H. Parkes and J. C. Montgomerie. Extracting gold, &c. 23rd May, 1896.

No. 5612.-The Pfaudler Vacuum Fermentation Company. Manufacture of beer. (A. J. Metzler.) 20th May, 1896.

No. 5613.-The Pfaudler Vacuum Fermentation Company. Manufacture of beer. (A. Hummel.) 20th May, 1896.

F. WALDEGRAVE,

Deputy Registrar.

Applications for Letters Patent lapsed.

LIST of applications for Letters Patent (with which complete specifications have been lodged) lapsed from the 14th May, 1896, to the 27th May, 1896, inclusive:-

No. 7272.-E. Richardson, jun., fertiliser.

No. 7274.-F. Pratt, counter-fountains.

No. 7283.-W. F. C. Fail, canister.

No. 7284.-A. Morrison, cheese-press.

No. 7297.-J. H. Walker, supplying water to boilers.

No. 7298.-J. Troup, tap for kerosene-tins.

No. 7301.-F. Logie, life-line attachment.

F. WALDEGRAVE,

Deputy Registrar.

Letters Patent void.

LIST of Letters Patent void through non-payment of fee for second term, from the 14th May, 1896, to the 27th May, 1896, inclusive:-

No. 5432.-G. Piddington, locks and latches.

No. 5433.-H. J. Anderson and F. B. Fargo, butter-workers.

No. 5434.-The St. Croix Manufacturing Company, sewing-machine needles.

No. 5436.-F. C. Solomon, sash-fastener (G. Sparling and F. C. Solomon).

No. 5437.-G. Sparling and F. C. Solomon, indicating stopping-places of cars (J. W. Allison).

No. 5439.-H. W. Lovegrove, knotter for reapers and binders.

No. 5440.-W. Sercombe and J. Osman, kilns.

No. 5441.-C. Koerstz and F. Mason, pump.

No. 5443.-W. Joy, cement.

No. 5444.-The Australasian Ore-reduction Company (Limited), extracting precious metals (J. B. Hannay).

No. 5445.-W. H. Harrison, table and amalgamating machine.

No. 5446.-T. G. Daw and H. Daw, stereotype matrices.

No. 5447.-J. Belk and A. Parr, four-wheeled vehicles.

No. 5448.-H. J. A. Pyke and G. Rainey, washing-machine.

No. 5449.-H. E. A. Minchin and H. O'Hara, protector for throats of horses.

F. WALDEGRAVE,

Deputy Registrar.

Applications for Registration of Trade Marks.

Patent Office,

Wellington, 27th May, 1896.

APPLICATIONS for registration of the following trade marks have been received. Notice of opposition to the registration of any of them can be lodged at this office within two months of the date of this Gazette. Such notice must be in duplicate, and accompanied by a fee of £1.

No. 1430. 15th May, 1895.

TRADE MARK.

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