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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
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Claims.—(1.) A combination of apparatus consisting of standards, lines, guys, pegs, a trigger-device, and stand, as an improved invention for the starting of horses and other competitors in races, as more particularly described, and illustrated in the drawings, for the purpose set forth. (2.) An improved method for starting horses and other competitors, whereby the cords fall to the ground instantly, instead of being raised as is customary, as more particularly described. (3.) A specially constructed trigger-device, in combination with a trigger-line, a leaden or other metal cone, with standards, lines, guys, pegs, and stand, the same as is more particularly described, and illustrated in the drawings, for the purpose set forth.
(Specification, 3s. 9d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 11223.—12th December, 1898.—GEORGE RENNER, Journalist, and WILLIAM HENRY BOYENS, Engineer, both of Kaikoura South, Marlborough, New Zealand. Improvements in sheep-brands and the like.*

Claims.—(1.) In apparatus for the purpose described, the combination of a cylindrical vessel for containing the branding-fluid, a piston working therein with means for operating same, and a branding-device at the base of said vessel having perforations through which the fluid passes to produce the brand-mark, substantially as specified. (2.) In combination, a cylindrical container for branding-fluid, a piston working therein, a handle upon a cover of said container forming a guard for a handle by which the piston is operated, and a branding-device at the bottom of said vessel having perforations through which the fluid passes to produce the brand-mark, substantially as and for the purposes described and illustrated.
(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 11262.—19th December, 1898.—ALBERT POTTER, of Albert Avenue, Mount Eden, Auckland, New Zealand, Settler. An improvement on the present dressing of New Zealand flax (which has been properly decorticated, and the juices of the plant eradicated), for the manufacture of ropes and binder-twine without the aid of other machinery than that now employed in its production.*

Claims.—(1.) The system of applying to the flax treated the articles and substances contained in the lye, for the purpose specified, by the operations described and set forth in the specification. (2.) Preparing each filament and strand of the flax treated to severally receive the properties of the lye, and causing such properties to gradually and effectively operate thereon, thereby covering, overspreading, coating, and infusing upon and into the said strands and fibres of the flax such preparation, in the manner described and explained in the specification. (3.) The lye, as made and composed of the articles and substances therein specified, or other articles and substances that may be made to operate and effect the same purpose (in lieu thereof) to which those are applied—namely, causing the fibres and strands of the flax to cohere and adhere to each other, as referred to, and for the purpose named as set forth in the specification. (4.) To vary the quantities of the several articles and substances composing the lye, sufficient to increase the strength of such lye to suit the quality of the flax operated upon.
(Specification, 4s. 9d.)

No. 11333.—25th January, 1899.—RICHARD JOHN MOSS, of 97, Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, Warwick, England, Manager. Improvements in acetylene-gas generators.

Claims.—(1.) In an acetylene-gas-generating apparatus, the combination with a suitable water-container and a gas-holder working therein which has an open middle part such as c2 of an independent and removable generating-chamber open only at its bottom, and which is loosely supported by the gas-holder so as to depend within the latter's open middle part c2, and which encloses carbide-cages, and which has its open bottom water-sealed, and a central standpipe such as a2, which is enclosed within the said generating chamber so as to lead the gas generated from its top part downwardly and then upwardly into the gas-holder, substantially as described. (2.) In an acetylene-gas-generating apparatus, the combination of an angular water-container a, vertical standpipes a2, a3, a4, enclosed therein, a gas holder c working within the said container and enclosing the standpipes a3 and a4, and which has an open middle part c2, an independent and removable generating-chamber open only at bottom, and which is loosely supported by the gas-holder so as to depend within its part c2, and which encloses carbide-cages, and is water-sealed at its open bottom, and a central standpipe a2 which is enclosed within the said generating-chamber, and which leads from the said chamber's top part to the standpipe a3, substantially as described. (3.) In an acetylene-gas-generating apparatus, the combination of a square container a, having standpipes a2, a3, a4 within it, and water-pockets i, i2, communicating with said standpipes; a gas-holder c working in said container, enclosing the pipes a3, a4, and which has an open middle part, and which encloses the carbide-cages and the central standpipe a2, substantially as described and set forth. (4.) In an acetylene-gas-generating apparatus as claimed in the preceding claim, trapping the gas by means of a water-seal formed in the water-pocket a5 in conjunction with the end cf the standpipe a2, so that the gas in the gas-holder is prevented from returning up the standpipe a2 when the generating-chamber is withdrawn for recharging, or for other purposes, substantially as described. (5.) In an acetylene-gas-generating apparatus, the combination with a container a, a gas-holder c, and a generating-chamber g, constructed substantially as described, of a carbide-cage carrier fitting over the standpipe a2, and which comprises for the most part an open framework capable of supporting the generating chamber and the carbide-cages upon the top of the gas-holder, so that they can be bodily withdrawn with the said carrier, substantially as described and set forth. (6.) Constructing the carbide-cages c with a number of compartments, and forming holes through the walls of the cages at different heights in different compartments, for the purpose and in the manner substantially as set forth. (7.) In an acetylene-gas-generating apparatus, comprising a water-container a, and a gasometer c having an open middle part c2 for accommodating a generating-chamber or carbide-holders, the use of a bucket such as m for collecting the spent carbide, substantially as set forth in Figs. 11 and 12. (8.) The general construction, arrangement, and fitting of the parts as described in Figs. 1 to 10 and Figs. 11 and 12.
(Specification, 8s. 3d.; drawings, 6s.)

No. 11334.—25th January, 1899.—FREDERICK RATHBONE, of the firm of E. Butler and Sons, of 74, Park Street, Walsall, Stafford, England, also of 205, Clarence Street, Sydney, New South Wales, and 93–95, Edward Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Manufacturer; and SAMUEL BATES, of 74, Walsingham Street, Walsall aforesaid, Foreman; and WILLIAM MINER, of 31, Newall Street, Walsall aforesaid, Clerk. Improvements in and relating to harness-saddles and the attachment of their fittings.

Claims.—(1.) In a harness-saddle whose terrets and bearing-rein post are carried by the tree, the use of an extended head-plate which is fastened rigid to the tree’s head so as to straddle it in line, and which has screwed bosses or sockets upon its top side, and saddle fittings such as the terrets and bearing-rein post, which have screwed shanks or parts upon them to engage the said sockets for their attachment to the head-plate, so as to leave the wood of the tree’s head intact and strong, substantially as described and set forth in Figs. 1 to 3. (2.) In combination in a harness-saddle, a tree the crown portion of whose head-part is not pierced or weakened, a head-plate having a screwed socket standing up from it, and which is connected to the said head and adjacent parts so as to straddle them in line, a bearing-rein post or similar fitting having a screwed shank to engage the said socket, and terrets which are connected directly to the wood of the tree’s head through piercings in the latter, substantially as set forth in Fig 4. (3.) In harness-saddles having provision for a back-band for supporting shafts, the combination of a saddle-tree whose rear part a3 is left of full strength and minus a cantle, and a leather saddle-cap h, made from one piece, and which surrounds the saddle’s side-flaps, substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 4s. 9d.; drawings, 6s.)

No. 11413.—2nd March, 1899.—THOMAS HUSSEY KELLY, Gentleman, GEORGE W. BELL, Author, and ROBERT NEWBY KIRK, Secretary, all of Sydney, New South Wales (assignees of William Crocker Quinby, of Alameda, California, United States of America, Merchant). An improved explosive.

Claim.—An improved explosive manufactured by nitrating the leaves of the trees or plants set forth in a mixture of sulphuric acid and nitric acid, freeing the nitrated mass from acid, thoroughly drying the same and disintegrating it, substantially as described and explained.
(Specification, 2s. 3d.)