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greater than the outlet C², and the area of the head 1 of the
valve C being larger than the diameter of the said cylinder,
substantially as described, and shown in Fig. 2. (3.) In com-
bination with a float-actuated tap, a weighted lever 1, a sup-
porting catch 6, and a float-lever 5, constructed, arranged,
and operating as described, and shown with reference to Fig. 5.
(4.) In a water-tap, a cylindrical valve sliding through a
cup-leather (or fitted with a sliding cup-leather) of larger
diameter than the diameter of the outlet passage, and having
a head of larger diameter than the cup-leather, and its face
recessed to fit closely over the edge of the outlet passage, and
capable of closing upon the valve-seating, substantially as
described and set forth.
(Specification, 6s.; drawings, 16s.)

No. 11848.—1st August, 1899.—JOHN WELSBY, Engineer,
and HENRY GEORGE BEDELL, Plumber, both of Wellington,
New Zealand. An improved apparatus for raising water.

Claims.—(1.) In an apparatus for raising water, in com-
bination, a vessel having a cap provided with air admission
and emission valves, and having a base with water-inlet
valves and water-outlet nozzle near the base, a float fitted
loosely upon a spindle between collars spaced apart at a
greater distance than the height of the float, parallel motion
for guiding the top of the spindle and a guide for the lower
end of the same, a lever actuated by the parallel motion and
pivoted to operate the air-valves, and means for quickly
completing the opening and closing of the said valves, sub-
stantially as set forth. (2.) In an apparatus for raising
water, in combination, a vessel having a cap provided with
air admission and emission valves, and having a base with
water-inlet valves and water-outlet nozzle near the base, a
float fitted loosely upon a spindle between collars spaced
apart at a greater distance than the height of the float,
means for guiding the top of the spindle comprising a link
connected to the top of the spindle, arms pivoted to the
sides of the cap, a mutilated disc engaging a pin upon a
tappet, a friction-wheel in the tappet, a spring stud operat-
ing with the tappet, a pin upon one of the arms engaging in
a jaw of a lever pivoted to operate the air-valves, substantially
as set forth. (3.) In an apparatus for raising water, in com-
bination with a vessel, a float rising and falling by the in-
flow and outflow of water and operating mechanism to close
and open air-valves, and means for quickly completing the
opening and closing the air-valves when the float has reached
a given height in the vessel, and an air-pump, substantially
as set forth. (4.) In an apparatus for raising water, in com-
bination, a vessel having a cap provided with an air admis-
sion and emission valves, and having a base with water-inlet
valves and water-outlet nozzle near the base, a float fitted
loosely upon a spindle between collars spaced apart at a
greater distance than the height of the float, parallel motion
for guiding the top of the spindle and a guide for the lower
end of the same, a lever actuated by the parallel motion
and pivoted to operate the air-valves, means for quickly
completing the opening and closing of the said valves, and
an air-pump, substantially as set forth. (5.) The apparatus
for raising water consisting of parts in combination con-
structed, arranged, and operating substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 4s. 9d.; drawings, 10s. 6d.)

No. 11849.—2nd August, 1899.—HENRY BIDDLE, of
Mitchelltown, Wellington, New Zealand, Blacksmith. An
improved apparatus for closing wool-bales and the like.

Claims.—(1.) An apparatus for closing wool-bales com-
prising, in combination, a lever fulcrumed upon a spiked shaft
and provided with a hook on each side of the fulcrum, and a
claw provided with a length of chain, substantially as set
forth. (2.) An apparatus for closing wool-bales comprising,
in combination, a lever fulcrumed upon a spiked shaft, and
provided with a hook pivoted in a slot in the lever and on
each side of the fulcrum, so that the hook is raised up to the
chain when the lever is operated, and a claw provided with a
length of chain, substantially as set forth. (3.) An apparatus
for closing wool-bales comprising, in combination, a lever
fulcrumed upon a spiked shaft, and provided with a hook
pivoted on each side of the fulcrum, the heads of the hooks
having sloping faces so that the hooks are thrown out of
engagement with the chain when the lever is operated,
and a claw provided with a length of chain, substantially as
set forth. (4.) An apparatus for closing wool-bales com-
prising, in combination, a lever fulcrumed upon a spiked
shaft, and provided with a hook pivoted on each side of
the fulcrum, a claw provided with a kink to provide room
for a sewing-needle to pass between the claw and the bale,
and a length of chain attached to the claw, substantially as
set forth. (5.) The apparatus for closing wool-bales and the
like consisting of parts constructed, arranged, and combined
substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 3s. 3d.; drawings, 8s.)

No. 11850.—29th July, 1899.—ERNEST ROBERT GODWARD,
of Invercargill, New Zealand, Engineer. Improvements in
ink-wells.

Claims.—(1.) Improvements in ink-wells consisting of a
reservoir A, having a nut E on the top side thereof, and an
ink-well F made with a thread to work in said nut. (2.) Improvements in ink-wells consisting of said reser-
voir A, with divisions, having a nut E on the top side
of each division, and an ink-well F made with a thread to
work in each said nut. The whole as substantially described
in the specification and shown on the plan.
(Specification, 1s. 6d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 11853.—3rd August, 1899.—THOMAS ANDREW BRO-
MELL, of the Pier Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand, Settler.
Improvements in wire-strainers.

Claims.—(1.) In a wire-strainer, in combination, a bifur-
cated roller provided with a square end, a ratchet fitted to the
roller so that it cannot revolve thereon, and a wrench bifur-
cated at one end and bent to a right angle at the other, both
ends being made to fit the square end of roller, and a handle
near the bifurcated end of the wrench, substantially as set
forth. (2.) The improvements in wire-strainers consisting
of parts constructed, arranged, and combined substantially
as set forth.
(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 11856.—3rd August, 1899.—GEORGE HENRY BINGHAM
HOOPER, of 8, Treford Place, Toronto, Ontario, Canada,
Electrician. Improvements in electric brakes.

Claims.—(1.) A brake for wheels comprising a bar-magnet
of uniform cross-section throughout, having the wound por-
tion formed on a core the arc of which is that of a circle
less than that of the rim of the wheel to which it extends,
pole-ends extending entirely outside such arc and formed on
arcs concentric to the perimeter of the wheel, and having
their inner arc-shaped sides disposed to contact with the
wheel, as specified. (2.) A brake for wheels comprising a
bar-magnet having the wound portion formed on a core the
arc of which is that of a circle less than the arc of the rim of
the wheel to which it extends, pole-ends extending entirely
outside such arc and formed on arcs concentric to the peri-
meter of the wheel, and having their inner arc-shaped sides
disposed to contact with the wheel, a link supporting the
same pivotally connected at the bottom to the top of the arc-
shaped pole-end, thereby leaving the opposite pole-end per-
fectly free, and the inner side of both pole-ends disposed to
contact with the wheel, a rigidly supported guiding-hanger
having the bottom end embracing the central portion of the
core and limiting its movement, and a suitable spring con-
nected to the magnetic brake-shoe at the centre and to a suit-
able portion of the hanger at the opposite end, as specified.
(3.) A brake for wheels comprising a bar-magnet of uniform
cross-section throughout, having the wound portion formed
on a core the arc of which is that of a circle less than that of
the rim of the wheel to which it extends, pole-ends extending
entirely outside such arc and formed on arcs concentric to
the perimeter of the wheel, and having their inner arc-shaped
sides disposed to contact with the wheel, the links supporting
the bar-magnet at the top, and the straddle-bracket secured
to the ends of the core and provided with a cross-rod, as and
for the purpose specified.
(Specification, 3s. 9d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 11858.—1st August, 1899.—JAMES HAIR, of Tyne
Street, Oamaru, New Zealand, Blacksmith. An improved
wire-strainer, key, and cutter combined.

Claim.—In a wire-strainer, the combination therewith of
a wire-key M and cutters J, the cutters being operated by
the lever G, substantially as described, and shown in the
drawings.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.; drawings, 6s.)

No. 11860.—2nd August, 1899.—EDMUND WILLIAM HALL,
of 170, Armagh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand,
Herbalist. A combined reservoir or fountain syringe,
enema, and hot-water bag.

Claim.—The combination of a bag such as A of suitable
flexible material provided with means for suspending it, a
handle, and a screw-nozzle c, a flexible tube d provided with
screw-nipple for connecting to nozzle c, bulb e and suitable
tap to which suitable nipples may be attached, the said bag
being applicable for a hot-water bag by detaching the said
flexible tube and fitting a screw-cap or plug such as j to the
nozzle c, substantially as and for the purposes set forth, and
illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 1s. 6d.; drawings, 3s.)