Oct. 26.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2019

No. 12071.—9th October, 1899.—HENRY TINDAL, of 12, Sarphatikade, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Gentleman. An improved apparatus for the production of ozone.

Claim.—In an apparatus for the generation of ozone by means of dark electric discharges acting upon gas-mixtures or gassy compounds, the discharging-pole b, having a glass plate c simultaneously serving as carrier for the semicircular metal discs g, said metal discs being arranged concentrically to the channel b and constituting the second discharging-pole, the said channel b with the glass-plate c forming the conduit for the gas to be ozonized, substantially as described. (Specification, 3s. 3d.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

No. 12072.—9th October, 1899.—HENRY TINDAL, of 12, Sarphatikade, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Gentleman. An improved apparatus for sterilising liquids by ozone.

Claims.—(1.) In an apparatus for sterilising liquids by means of ozone, the combination with a sterilising-cylinder, through which the liquid is conducted, of perforated plates c arranged between the various chambers of said sterilising-cylinder, whereby the continually repeated finest distribution of the ozone is effected, and of tubes connecting the various chambers and successively conducting the liquid through the said chambers, as set forth. (2.) In an apparatus for sterilising liquids by means of ozone, the combination of a sterilising-cylinder, through which the liquid is conducted, of perforated plates c arranged between the various chambers of said sterilising-cylinders, whereby the continually repeated finest distribution of the ozone is effected, and of tubes connecting the various chambers and successively conducting the liquid through the said chambers, the connecting-tubes being so arranged that the outlet of the liquid takes place at the one side of the said chambers, and the inlet at the outer side of same, as set forth. (3.) In an apparatus for sterilising liquids by means of ozone, the combination with two or more sterilising-cylinders communicating with each other, and through which the liquid is conducted, of perforated plates c arranged between the various chambers of said sterilising-cylinders, whereby the continually repeated finest distribution of the ozone is effected, and of tubes connecting the various chambers and successively conducting the liquid through the said chambers, the connecting-tubes being so arranged that the outlet of the liquid takes place at the upper part of the said chambers, and the inlet at the lower part of same, as set forth. (Specification, 7s. 3d.; drawings, 6s.)

No. 12078.—13th October, 1899.—AUGUSTUS CHRISTIAN KLEY, of Dale Street, Liverpool, Lancaster, England, Rubber-stamp Manufacturer. Improvements in printing and marking apparatus.

Claims.—(1.) The described improved printing or marking apparatus, consisting of a frame having a type-holding bar retained by springs, and adapted to engage with type-blocks and to hold them on the frame, substantially as described. (2.) In a printing or marking apparatus, a frame or carrier e, the type-holding bar c retained and pressed towards the carrier by the springs k, and blocks a adapted to fit and slide over the said bar and to be held thereby on the face of the carrier, substantially as set forth. (3.) In hand printing or marking apparatus, the blocks a having projecting ledges o on the type-face, between which the type proper p is placed, for the purposes set forth. (Specification, 2s. 9d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 12079.—13th October, 1899.—AUGUSTUS CHRISTIAN KLEY, of Dale Street, Liverpool, Lancaster, England, Rubber-stamp Maker. Improvements in inking-pads.

Claims.—(1.) An inking-pad for the purposes described, comprising a carrier supporting the pad, and having a fabric held on and over the surface of the said pad, through which the ink or marking-substance therefrom passes to the upper surface, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) An inking-pad, comprising a carrier or frame a, carrying the raised pad c, and a textile sheet k, supported from the opposite ends, and stretched over the pads, substantially as set forth. (3.) The inking-pad apparatus consisting of the carrier-base a, frame b, pad c, pin f, and roller h, with locking ratchet-wheels i and pawls j, and textile sheet k stretched between the pin f and roller h, particularly as shown and set forth. (Specification, 2s.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 12080.—13th October, 1899.—ALBERT CLAYTON PALMER, of Euroa, Victoria, Miller. Improvements in appliances for the removal from and replacing of pneumatic tires on wheel-rims.

Claims.—(1.) In an appliance for manipulating pneumatic tires of wheels, the combination with (and near one end of) the stem of an inflator or other rod of an attachment or part adapted to be attached or pivoted to or on the axle of the wheel, and (at an adjustable distance therefrom on the said stem or rod) a sleeve or attachment having a projection consisting of any suitably bent or hooked plate for the removal of the tire, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In an appliance for manipulating pneumatic tires of wheels, the combination with (and near one end of) the stem of an inflator or other rod of an attachment or part adapted to be attached or pivoted to or on the axle of the wheel, and (at an adjustable distance therefrom on the said stem or rod) a sleeve or attachment having a flanged or grooved wheel for the replacing of the tire, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In an appliance for manipulating pneumatic tires of wheels, the combination with (and near one end of) the stem of an inflator or other rod of an attachment or part adapted to be attached or pivoted to or on the axle of the wheel, and (at an adjustable distance therefrom on the said stem or rod) a sleeve or attachment having on one side a projection consisting of any suitably bent or hooked plate, and on the side opposite said projection a flanged or grooved wheel, all as and for the purposes set forth. (4.) The combination with a rod or inflator-stem a of the adjustable sleeve or attachment b, having the plate or arm c on one side, and the obliquely set axle d¹ and grooved wheel d on the other side, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (5.) The combination with a rod or inflator-stem a of an attachment a¹ having an eye or eyes e (adapted to fit over the spindle z of a wheel) and a sleeve or attachment b, having the plate c at one side and the grooved wheel d at the other, the distance of the sleeve or attachment b from the eye or eyes e being adjustable, the said rod or stem having also a part or end a² (to be grasped by the operator) more distant from the eye or eyes e than the said attachment b, so as to enable a tire to be removed and replaced, substantially as set forth. (Specification, 5s.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

No. 12081.—13th October, 1899.—JAMES CAMPBELL, Civil Engineer, and LIONEL RICHARD DAVIS, Civil Servant, both of Broad Arrow, Western Australia. Improvements in reflector-lights for pianos and like musical instruments.

Claims.—(1.) In a reflector-light apparatus for pianos and like instruments, the combination with a foot or sole of an arm b at each side pivoted thereto; means for affixing the said arm at any angle (as nuts e screwing on projections c extending through quadrants d); arms g pivoted to arms b, and capable of being fastened at any angle relatively thereto (as by nut i screwing on projections h); and a mirror pivotally connected to arms g (as by projection n and nuts o), the frame of the said mirror having at its back a photograph- or picture-receptacle or the like; all substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In a reflector-light apparatus for pianos and like instruments, the combination with adjustable arms b of the parts lettered h to o, inclusive, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In a reflector-light apparatus for pianos and like instruments, the combination of a sole-piece with an adjustable reflecting mirror (with or without a receptacle for photographs at the back thereof) by means of the parts lettered b to i, and n, o, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (4.) The general arrangement and combination of all the parts of the reflector-light apparatus for pianos and like instruments as set forth, whereby the said apparatus may be folded or packed as shown in Fig. 3, or placed in any of the positions shown by Figs. 1 to 4, all substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (Specification, 5s.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

No. 12084.—13th October, 1899.—JOSEPH JAMES JOYCE, of 414, Elizabeth Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Bag-manufacturer. An improved printing surface or block.

Claims.—(1.) An improved printing surface or block composed of mouldable resiliently yielding substance, substantially as described and explained. (2.) An improved printing surface or block, cast or moulded of a gelatinous or glutinous composition, substantially as described and explained. (3.) An improved printing surface or block, cast or moulded of a composition consisting of glue and treacle, or of glue, glycerine, and sugar, in about the proportions stated, substantially as described and explained. (Specification, 2s.)