1798
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 77

machine, a twister, a wrapping mechanism, including a tubular shaft, a tubular extension detachably connected to said shaft, said extension adapted to carry a spool of thread, and means for feeding the material through said shaft and extension. (43.) In a grass-twine-making machine, a twister and a wrapping mechanism, in combination with a feeding mechanism including a stationarily mounted roll, an arm pivotally mounted and carrying a co-operating roll, a spring operating to press said rolls into gripping relation to the material to be fed, and means for actuating said several devices. (44.) In a grass-twine-making machine, and as an organized apparatus, the combination of the following devices and instrumentalities: a carrier, grippers, feeding devices for the grass, a trough into which the grippers deliver the straws successively, a twister, a wrapping mechanism, and a feeding mechanism, all combined and arranged to co-operate together. (45.) An organized grass twine-making machine comprising in combination the following elements: a twisting mechanism, a wrapping mechanism, a feeding mechanism, and a winding-reel upon which the finished product is wound. (46.) An organized grass-twine-making machine comprising in combination the following elements: a twisting mechanism, a wrapping mechanism, a feeding mechanism, a winding-reel, and a deployer, and means for actuating these several mechanisms. (47.) In a grass-twine-making machine, a winding device comprising a pulley, a tubular shaft resting on the face thereof, a reel or hub having a flange at each end, one of which is arranged to rest upon the first mentioned flange and the other is made removable, and means for deploying the material on said reel. (48.) In a grass-twine-making machine, a deployer comprising a shaft having reverse threads thereon, a sleeve mounted on said shaft and carrying a twine-guide, and an engaging device carried by said sleeve for engaging said threads. (49.) In a grass-twine-making machine, a winding mechanism comprising two or more reels arranged in proximity to each other, means for actuating the same, and a deployer, whereby when one roll is filled the twine is wound on another reel, thus avoiding arresting the machine.
(Specification, £1 10s.; drawings, £1 6s.)

No. 11953.—4th September, 1899.—JOSEPH HEMINGWAY, of Spearfish, Lawrence, State of Dakota, United States of America, Chemist. Method of and apparatus for treating fuel.

Claims.—(1.) The improved process of coking fuel characterized by confining the fuel in an oven having an outlet, and the introduction of a blast of gas into the coking-oven, between the fuel and the outlet of the oven. (2.) The improved process for coking fuel characterized by confining the fuel in an oven having an outlet, and the introduction of a current of heated gas into the coking-oven between the fuel and the outlet. (3.) The improved process of coking and distilling fuel characterized by the introduction of a current of gas into the coking-oven, condensing the products of combustion, and separating the liquid from the gaseous products. (4.) Mechanism for effectuating the process of the first claim herein, consisting in a coking oven or ovens, a passage for gases leading to the oven and opening between the charge therein and the outlet, and a blower for forcing gas into the oven. (5.) Mechanism for carrying out the process of the second claim herein, consisting in a coking oven or ovens, a furnace, chequerwork interposed between the furnace and the oven, a duct leading from said chequerwork to a point in the oven above the charge therein, and a blower for forcing a blast of gas from the furnace through said chequerwork and duct. (6.) Mechanism for effectuating the process of the third claim herein, consisting in a coking oven or ovens, a passage for gases leading to the oven, a blower for forcing gas into the oven, a cold-jacketed eduction-passage leading from the top of the oven, a settling-tank to which said passage conducts, and a gasometer connected with said settling-tank. (7.) Mechanism for carrying out the process of the third claim herein, consisting in a coking oven or ovens, a furnace, a passage for heated gases leading from said furnace to the oven and opening above the charge therein, a blower for forcing air into the furnace, a steam-boiler in the upper part of the oven through the flues of which the gaseous contents thereof are forced to pass, a cold-jacketed eduction-passage leading from the top of the oven beyond the boiler, a settling-tank to which said passage conducts, and a gasometer connected with said settling-tank. (8.) Mechanism for effectuating the process of the first claim herein, consisting in a beehive coking-oven having an outlet for the products of combustion, and means for forcing gas into said oven between the fuel and the said outlet.
(Specification, 7s.; drawings, £1 1s.)

No. 11954.—4th September, 1899.—JOHN OSTBERG, of 10, Balston Street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Engineer. An improved automatic rubber-repairing compound for application to the inner tubes of pneumatic rubber tires generally, and like purposes.
Consists of pure rubber, resin (white), boiled linseed-oil, and dextrose, combined, by heating, in certain proportions.

Claim.—The composition consisting of the ingredients in the relative quantities and compounded and applied as set forth, as an automatic puncture-filling and hermetically-sealing substance when coated on the inside of the bladders of pneumatic rubber tires, and for all other or kindred purposes to which it may be successfully applied.
(Specification, 3s. 6d.)

No. 11959.—4th September, 1899.—GEORGE McMULLEN, of Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Architect, and JOSHUA HERBERT JOSEPH, of 352, Murray Street, Perth aforesaid, Merchant. A new race-game, and apparatus for playing same.

Claims.—(1.) A new race-game, evolved and obtained by the operation of the apparatus substantially as set forth and described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (2.) In a new race-game apparatus, the use of a press-button mechanism for imparting rotary motion by means of a series of vibrations or impulses to rollers, around which travels a cord carrying the dummy contestant figure, the whole substantially as and for the purpose set forth and described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (3.) In a new race-game apparatus, the peculiar arrangement and construction of parts whereby each horse is announced concurrently upon its passing the winning-post or other given point by the release and exposure of an indicator or marble, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (4.) In a new race-game apparatus, the mechanism consisting of slide-bars which concurrently operate a bell and also a detent whereby the race-barrier is released and removed, so that the contesting figures may race, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (5.) The peculiar arrangement and combination of parts consisting of the press-button or vibratory means for imparting the racing motion to the figures, together with the means for announcing the winner by the release of marbles, and together with the mechanism for announcing the start of the game and the removal of the racing-barrier, the whole working as one apparatus for playing a new race-game, substantially as set forth and described, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 6s. 6d.; drawings, 11s.)

No. 11971.—9th September, 1899.—ELIZA SHADGETT, of Petone, Wellington, New Zealand, Married Woman. An improved device for increasing, controlling, or regulating the draught of fireplaces.

Claims.—(1.) A device for increasing the draught of fireplaces, comprising, in combination, a sheet of metal shaped to fit the fireplace or grate and the top bar of the grate, perforations near the bottom of the said sheet, and a slide to cover the perforations as required, substantially as set forth. (2.) In a device for increasing the draught for fireplaces, a bar to support the top of the device and having a foot to fit the top bar of the grate, substantially as set forth. (3.) The improved device for increasing the draught of fireplaces consisting of parts constructed and arranged substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 2s.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

F. WALDEGRAVE,
Registrar.

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Provisional Specifications.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 13th September, 1899.

APPLICATIONS for Letters Patent, with provisional specifications, have been accepted as under:—

No. 11493.—29th March, 1899.—HARRY PHILLIPS DAVIS, of 327, Neville Street, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Electrical Engineer. Improvements in circuit-breakers.