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curled-up portion e, rib f, narrow spindle g, curled-up portion h, a shoulder m, and a paper-cutter end l, all substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In a nib-ejecting pen-holder, the combination with the hollow casing having near the nib end an enlargement of its bore, and having sprung therein to a split ring i, having at each end turned-in edges j to serve as abutments, of a plunger having integrally, in the order stated, the curled-up portion e, rib f, narrow spindle g, a spiral spring k extending the full length of the spindle and bearing against an abutment of ring i, curled-up portion h, and the projecting paper-cutter or blade l, all substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In a nib-ejecting pen-holder, the combination with the hollow casing having near the nib end an enlargement of its bore, and having sprung therein to a split ring i, having at each end turned-in edges j to serve as abutments, of a plunger having integrally, in the order stated, the curled-up nib-holding portion e, the rib f, narrow spindle g enclosed by a spiral spring, a curled-up portion h fitting within the bore of the casing, and an extremity projecting from the end of the casing, all substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
(Specification, 3s. 9d.; drawings, 8s.)

No. 12934.—31st August, 1900.—WALTER ROSSLYN FRY, of “Como,” Norton Street, Ashfield, near Sydney, New South Wales, Gentleman (assignee of Sidney Read Bellingham, of Glen Hill, near Picton, New South Wales, Artist). Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same.

Claims.—(1.) Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same, in which a supplemental measuring-vessel of fixed or adjustable capacity is affixed to the main vessel, with communication between them, and in which there are devices adapted to open and close said communication, substantially as described and explained. (2.) Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same, constructed substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings. (3.) Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same, constructed substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4 of the drawings. (4.) Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same, constructed substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in Fig. 5 of the drawings. (5.) Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same, constructed substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in Fig. 6 of the drawings. (6.) Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same, constructed substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in Figs. 7, 8, and 9 of the drawings. (7.) Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same, constructed substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in Fig. 10 of the drawings. (8.) Improved receptacles for containing tea and like discrete materials, and for measuring predetermined portions of same, constructed substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in Fig. 11 of the drawings.
(Specification, 6s. 6d.; drawings, £1 1s.)

No. 12936.—31st August, 1900.—ALLAN BREENER, of 4, Nemoure Road, Aston, London, W., England, Civil Engineer. Improvements in revolving group-flashing apparatus for lighthouses and the like.

Claims.—(1.) A complete subdivided eclipsing-screen of two or more subdivisions, which can be opened or closed independently of one another, in combination with a burner and with a revolving optical apparatus composed of two or more panels, each emitting one beam of light and having one subdivision of the eclipsing-screen attached to it and to it alone, the complete subdivided eclipsing-screen being such that, when all its subdivisions are closed, it entirely cuts off the light of the burner from the optical apparatus. (2.) A revolving optical apparatus of two or more panels, consisting in part of a complete subdivided eclipsing-screen, one subdivision of the said eclipsing-screen corresponding to each panel of the said optical apparatus, together with a burner, and together with the necessary operative means therefor, substantially as set forth, and for the production of group-flashing lights. (3.) A revolving optical apparatus of two or more sides or panels in combination with a burner, and with a complete set of eclipsing-screens, one to each side of the optical apparatus, placed outside and revolving with it, each of said screens composed of a number of interdependent parts opening and closing simultaneously, the whole combination so disposed that the beam of light issuing from each

side of the apparatus can be eclipsed, or allowed to pass out, independently of the beams from the other sides, together with the necessary operative means therefor, substantially as set forth, and for the production of group-flashing lights. (4.) A revolving optical apparatus of two or more sides in combination with a burner, and with a complete set of eclipsing-screens, one to each side of the optical apparatus, placed inside and revolving with it, each of said screens composed of a number of interdependent parts opening and closing simultaneously, the whole combination so disposed that the light falling on each side of the said optical apparatus can be stopped or allowed to pass on to such side of the said optical apparatus independently of the light falling on the other sides of it, together with the necessary operative means therefor, substantially as set forth, and for the production of group-flashing lights. (5.) In combination with a burner, a revolving optical apparatus of two or more sides, subtending only a portion of the vertical angle of light from the said burner, the other portion of the said vertical angle of light being received by fixed-light optical apparatus, which spreads it uniformly round the horizon, each side of the said revolving-light apparatus having a composite screen of interdependent parts attached to it, capable of being opened or closed independently of the composite screens attached to the other sides of the said revolving-light apparatus, together with the necessary operative means therefor, the whole combination so disposed that, whilst a permanent fixed light emerges from the fixed-light apparatus, the revolving-light apparatus, with its adjuncts, produces a group-flashing light, substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 15s.; drawings, £1 11s.)

No. 12944.—3rd September, 1900.—NIELS BIDSTRUP, Grazier, JAMES MARCHBANK, Engineer, and JOHN NOBLE, Storekeeper, all of Broadford, Victoria. Improved damp-resisting metal spring plate for insertion between the leathers forming the soles of boots and shoes.

Claims.—(1.) As a means for arresting and preventing the introduction of moisture or damp into the insole of boots and shoes through the medium of the sole-leathers, the insertion or interposition of a thin flexible metal sole-plate between such insole and such sole-leathers, to seat therein loosely, or to be secured in manner and as described. (2.) As a means for arresting and preventing the introduction of moisture or damp to the insole of boots and shoes through the medium of the sole-leathers, and also to impart a spring-action or resiliency to the tread of such boots and shoes, the insertion or interposition between such insole and sole-leathers, or other prepared part in the make-up of the sole-leathers, of a thin metal sole-plate, stamped or pressed, having a narrow margin or flange perfectly flat or flat with overturned edge, and the remaining central portion of such plate slightly convexed and strengthened by corrugations or series of convexities stamped therein of any suitable number, shape or size, design, pattern, or configuration, substantially as described, and such as or similar to the respective designs illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 4s. 3d.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

No. 12947.—4th September, 1900.—UNITED SHOE MACHINERY COMPANY, of Paterson, New Jersey, United States of America, a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of New Jersey, and having its principal place of business at 111, Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America (assignee of George Goddu, of Winchester, Massachusetts aforesaid). Improvement in machines for forming screw-threaded wire.

Claims.—(1.) In a machine of the class described, the combination of the following instrumentalities—namely, threading discs or rolls to act on the wire and form the threads thereon, a rotatable carrier for said threading discs or rolls, and means to cause the wire on its passage to the threading-rolls to move in a path at an angle to the path in which the wire is moved while under the action of the said threading-rolls, substantially as described. (2.) In a machine of the class described, the combination of the following instrumentalities—namely, rotatable threading discs or rolls to act on the wire and form the thread thereon, and a wire-deflecting- or bending-device to act on the unthreaded wire and cause the same on its movement toward the threading discs or rolls to travel in a path at an angle to the path in which the said wire is moved while under the action of the threading rolls or discs, whereby the said wire is held from twisting under the action of the threading rolls or discs, and may be presented to the action of said rolls or discs in its normal condition, substantially as described. (3.) In a machine of the class described, the combination with a threading disc or roll of substantially large diameter, having a substantially narrow periphery provided with a plurality of annular projections and with a smooth portion forming a