SEPT. 27.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1801

No. 12968.—12th September, 1900.—JOHN BROWN, of Eariston, Violet Town, Victoria, Creamery-manager. Improvements in and connected with wire-strainers.

Claims.—(1.) In wire-strainers, a winding-handle consisting of a handle having an outstanding arm at each end, one being parallel and the other pointed, said handle having straining-holes therein, all as and for the purposes described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (2.) In wire-strainers, a winding-handle consisting of a handle having an outstanding arm at each end, one being parallel and the other pointed, said handle having straining-holes therein and a recess to which is pivoted a shearing-lever having a gap therein to register with a corresponding gap in the handle, all as and for the purposes described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (3.) In wire-strainers, a shearing-lever pivoted to a recess in the winding-handle, said handle having an arm or spoke at each end, and said shearing-lever a gap to register with a gap in the handle, all as and for the purposes described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (4.) In wire-strainers, a frame having a nose with a recess beneath it at its front end, and at its rear end a hanger in combination with a transverse-holed winding-drum with a ratchet-wheel and a pawl, and a winding-handle having two outstanding arms or spokes, all as and for the purposes described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (5.) In wire-strainers, the combination of a frame having a nose with a recess beneath it, a hanger, a transverse-holed winding-drum with a ratchet-wheel and pawl, a winding-handle having two outstanding arms, one being parallel and the other pointed, and a shearing lever pivoted to the said handle, all as and for the purposes described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (6.) The combination and arrangement of the whole of the parts as described, and as illustrated upon Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the drawings.
(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawings, 8s.)

No. 12969.—12th September, 1900.—THE BRITISH WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LIMITED, of Westinghouse Building, Norfolk Street, Westminster, England, Manufacturers (assignees of Benjamin Garver Lamme, of 230, Stratford Avenue, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Electrical Engineer). Improvements in alternating-current induction motors.

Claims.—(1.) The combination with an alternating-current induction motor of a transformer having one of its windings in circuit with the secondary member of the motor, a resistance in series with the other transformer-winding, and means for varying the number of active turns in one of said transformer-windings, for the purpose specified. (2.) The arrangement for operating alternating-current induction motors at variable speed with constant torque, substantially as described with reference to the drawings.
(Specification, 3s.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

No. 12970.—12th September, 1900.—GEORGE BROWNLEES, of Naracoorte, South Australia, Coach-builder. Improvements in gate-fittings.

Claims.—(1.) In gate-fittings, and in combination with a gate-frame, a bearing-wheel such as J mounted upon suitable bearings J1, the said bearing-wheel being situated between the centre line of the gate and the back post, but preferably at a distance from the hinge approximately equal to one-twelfth of the length of the gate, a foundation block and track such as H, H1, a locking-bar such as D1 communicating at one end with a leaf spring and catch-bolt C4, the other end being fastened to double tug-lines F, F1, a cross-arm G at right angles to the gate to which the tug-line extensions f, f1, are fastened, the whole constructed and arranged substantially as described and illustrated, as and for the purposes set forth, as a combination of parts. (2.) In gate-fittings, a bearing-wheel such as J mounted upon suitable bearings such as J1 and arranged to lie between the centre line of the gate and the back post, but preferably at a distance from the hinge approximately equal to one-twelfth of the length of the gate, and a foundation block and track such as H, H1, for the purpose of carrying the weight of the gate, substantially as described and illustrated. (3.) In fittings for gates, a diagonal locking-bar such as D1, connected to and in combination with a leaf spring such as C3 and a catch-bolt such as C4, combined together and acting substantially in the manner described, and as illustrated in the drawings, for the purposes set forth. (4.) In fittings for gates, a projecting arm E terminating with two rollers such as E1 and E2, and an iron plate of loop E3, and tug-lines F, F1, in combination with the diagonal locking-bar, leaf spring, and catch-bolt above claimed for the purposes set forth. (5.) In fittings for gates, the cross-arm G fitted to the back post C5 at right angles to the gate, and terminating with eyelet-holes G1, and the tug-line extensions f, f1, connected therewith, the whole arranged substantially as described and illustrated, and for the purposes set forth. (6.) The specified gate-fittings substantially as described and illustrated, as and for the purposes set forth, as a combination of parts.
(Specification, 7s. 6d.; drawings, 8s.)

No. 12974.—21st July, 1900.—JOHN HENRIK HENRIKSON, of Te Kopuru, Northern Wairoa, New Zealand, Contractor. An improved process for obtaining oil and charcoal from kauri timber.

Claims.—(1.) The described process of obtaining oil from timber by means of a pit or furnace, substantially as set forth. (2.) A pit or furnace for the purpose described, comprising a conical hole sunk in the ground and lined with clay or other suitable substance, a block of hard wood at the apex of the pit, a hole through the block, a pipe for drawing off oil, and a cover for the pit provided with a vent-hole, substantially as set forth. (3.) A furnace for the purpose described, comprising a structure of brick or other suitable material, having doors in the front, a V-shaped sloping bottom, a pipe for drawing off oil, a vent for the escape of steam and products of combustion, a safety vent, holes for admission of air to the interior of the furnace, and covers to the said holes, substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

No. 12977.—14th September, 1900.—THE BRITISH WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC AND MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LIMITED, of Westinghouse Building, Norfolk Street, Westminster, England, Manufacturers (assignees of Benjamin Garver Lamme, of 230, Stratford Avenue, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Electrical Engineer). Improvements in system of electrical distribution.

Claims.—(1.) In a system of electrical distribution of the kind described, a rotary converter provided with inductive resistance in its alternating-current circuit, and having both a shunt and a series field-magnet winding, the series winding being arranged to oppose the magnetizing effect of the shunt winding, for the purpose specified. (2.) A system of electrical distribution for charging secondary batteries from a source of alternating electric currents arranged and operated as substantially described with reference to the drawing.
(Specification, 3s.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 12978.—14th September, 1900.—ALBERT EDWIN WHITING, of Hexham, Victoria, Station-manager. Improvements in leg-rope attachments for securing cows for milking or the like.

Claims.—(1.) In an appliance of the class indicated, a main rod having at one end a hook and at the other a handle, in combination with a movable or locking rod connected to the main rod between the handle and the hook, also at one end to a ring on the said handle and having its other extremity bent transversely and then downward, forming a catch, completely closing the said hook, all substantially as set forth. (2.) In an appliance of the class indicated, a main rod having a handle and a hook, in combination with a pad on said hook, and (attached to said main rod) a locking-rod the extremity of which closes the said hook, the locking-rod being adapted to be moved by manipulation at the said handle into the open position, whereupon it has a tendency to spring closed, substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

No. 12981.—13th September, 1900.—PATRICK WOODS, of Kawakawa, Auckland, New Zealand, Saddler. Improved means for converting a gentleman’s riding-saddle into a lady’s saddle.

Claims.—(1.) Improved means for converting a gentleman’s riding-saddle into a lady’s saddle, substantially as described, and as illustrated in the drawing. (2.) The means for converting a gentleman’s riding-saddle into a lady’s saddle consisting of a semi-tree carrying the parts of a lady’s saddle which are absent from a gentleman’s saddle, which is designed to be placed upon and secured to the gentleman’s saddle by girth-straps substantially as specified. (3.) The apparatus described, consisting of a semi-saddle carrying a crutch and horn and a wither-flap or skirt, with girths for securing it upon the gentleman’s saddle, substantially as specified.
(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawings, 5s. 6d.)

No. 12989.—14th September, 1900.—ARTHUR CHURCH, of Haslett Street, Eden Terrace, Auckland, New Zealand, Farmer. Improvements in sights for firearms.