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No. 14254.—21st November, 1901.—JOHN ANDERSON PATERSON, of Auckland, New Zealand, Mechanical and Civil Engineer (nominee of William Thompson Purves, of 47, York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, Civil Engineer). An improved absorbent for use with a certain class of hydro-carbon-gas producers.

Claims.—(1.) An absorbent for use in hydrocarbon-gas producers of the class described, such absorbent consisting of a composition of plaster-of-paris and kielsulghur (diatomite), mixed together in the proportions and manner set forth. (2.) An absorbent for use in hydrocarbon-gas producers of the class described, consisting of a composition of plaster-of-paris and kielsulghur (diatomite) moulded into blocks, such blocks being formed with a number of small holes running therethrough, as specified.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.)

No. 14255.—21st November, 1901.—JOHN ANDERSON PATERSON, of Auckland, New Zealand, Mechanical and Civil Engineer (nominee of William Thompson Purves, of 47, York Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, Civil Engineer). Improvements in incandescent burners.

Claims.—(1.) In incandescent burners, a central tube or chamber the top end of which is covered by gauze, and the bottom end of which is provided with a stop-piece pierced with a number of apertures, and the sides of which are formed with a number of orifices above the stop-piece, in combination with a sleeve mounted upon the chamber and provided with orifices corresponding to the orifices in the side of the chamber, and adapted to coincide with or be shut off from them, such sleeve being formed with a downwardly projecting portion, as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In incandescent burners, a mixer for causing an intermingling of the gas and air before it reaches the point of ignition, such mixer consisting of a number of radial vanes set at an angle, as specified. (3.) In incandescent burners, a central tube or chamber such as that referred to in claim 1, a sleeve surrounding the chamber and provided with openings corresponding to openings in the chamber and adapted to open or close the same, in combination with a mixer mounted within the chamber above the openings, such mixer being composed of a number of radial vanes set at an angle, as and for the purposes specified. (4.) The general arrangement, construction, and combination of parts in my incandescent burner, as described, as illustrated in the sheet of drawings, and for the several purposes set forth.
(Specification, 2s. 9d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14259.—22nd November, 1901.—ALBERT KRUSP ZIMMERMAN, of A.M.P. Buildings, Wellington, New Zealand, Importer. Improved device for holding memorandums, with tablets therefor.

Claims.—(1.) An improved device for holding memorandum-tablets, constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as and for the purpose specified. (2.) In combination, the device for holding memorandums, with the tablets therefor, substantially as and for the purposes specified. (3.) A device for holding memorandum-tablets, consisting of a bracket of triangular section, whereby two surfaces are provided, upon which the tablets rest, and wire loops secured upon said bracket upon which the tablets are threaded, substantially as specified.
(Specification, 1s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14262.—21st November, 1901.—JOHN RUSSELL BRUNT and RICHARD CHARLES PITT, both of Christchurch, New Zealand, Importers. Improvements in or relating to pneumatic tires.

Claims.—(1.) The combination with the inner tube of pneumatic tires of a second or emergency tube which lies upon the rim of the tire beneath the inner tube, and which is provided with a valve for inflating it, as described and set forth. (2.) In pneumatic tires, the combination with the inner tube of pneumatic tires of a second or emergency tube which lies upon the rim of the tire beneath the inner tube, a rubber sleeve upon the spindle of the air-valve of said inner tube, and a rubber washer, all as illustrated and described, and for the purposes set forth.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14271.—25th November, 1901.—FRANK LOUIS STAPP, of Bainham, Collingwood, New Zealand, Storekeeper. A medicamental lotion.

Claim.—A medicamental lotion consisting of a mixture of tincture of arnica, eggs, turpentine, rum, and beef-brine, substantially as and in the relative proportions specified.
(Specification, 1s.)

F. WALDEGRAVE,
Registrar.

An asterisk (*) denotes the complete specification of an invention for which a provisional specification has been already lodged.

NOTE.—The cost of copying the specification and drawings has been inserted after the notice of each application. An order for a copy or copies should be accompanied by a post-office order or postal note for the cost of copying.

The date of acceptance of each application is given after the number.

Provisional Specifications.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 27th November, 1901.

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

No. 14184.—14th November, 1901.—JOHN POMEROY, of Invercargill, New Zealand, Fish-curer. Improvements in hat-fasteners.

No. 14189.—19th November, 1901.—JAMES BERGER, of Harris Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Accountant. An improved ruler and blotter combined.

No. 14198.—6th November, 1901.—RICHARD KEYTE, of Whangarei, Auckland, New Zealand, Builder. Improved means for automatically indicating a change in temperature.

No. 14216.—13th November, 1901.—MARY EMILY BLACKWOOD, of 99, Cannon Street, London, E.C., England, Widow. A new or improved war game.

No. 14219.—14th November, 1901.—WILLIAM THOMAS RILEY, of Victoria Place, off George Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Furniture-manufacturer. Improvements in woven-wire mattresses and related structures.

No. 14228.—14th November, 1901.—FRANK TOWNSEND MUMFORD, of Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Metallurgist. Improvements in the electrolytical treatment of ores and slimes for the recovery of precious metals therefrom, and apparatus therefor.

No. 14231.—15th November, 1901.—CHARLES RANCE BEADEL, of Mansfield Avenue, St. Albans, Christchurch, New Zealand, Book-keeper. Improved dirt-scraper attachment to boot-and-shoe brushes.

No. 14232.—13th November, 1901.—HELEN SHEPHARD, of Princes Street, Dunedin, New Zealand. Device for preventing frying fat from scattering over a stove.

No. 14234.—15th November, 1901.—EDWARD SEAGAR, of Wellington, New Zealand, Engineer. A new or improved fire-escape ladder.

No. 14238.—18th November, 1901.—SAMUEL SQUIRE GIMBLETT, of Crediton, England, Boot-and-Shoe Manufacturer. Improvements in or connected with fastenings for boots, shoes, leggings, and like articles.

No. 14239.—19th November, 1901.—ARTHUR COMETTI, of Petone, Wellington, New Zealand, Millwright. An electric machine for starting trotting-horses on time handicap.

No. 14241.—20th November, 1901.—WILLIAM JENNINGS, of Strahan, Tasmania, Engineer. Improved means for removing river-bars, dredging harbours, &c., and making canals.

No. 14243.—20th November, 1901.—CHARLES TANDY, of Wellington, New Zealand, Blacksmith. Improvements in fire-escapes.

No. 14244.—20th November, 1901.—CHARLES TANDY, of Wellington, New Zealand, Blacksmith. Improvements in or relating to shearing-machines.

No. 14249.—20th November, 1901.—ALFRED SENIOR, of Upper Moutere, Nelson, New Zealand, Engineer. An improved method of treating or filing drum of flax-stripper.

No. 14250.—18th November, 1901.—ALFRED WALTER ALEXANDER BARNARD, Government Service, and WILLIAM GEORGE REID, Botanical Gardener, both of Dunedin, New Zealand. Improvements in pruning-shears.

No. 14251.—16th November, 1901.—FRANK KETTLE, of Roslyn, Dunedin, New Zealand, Wool-buyer. Improved draught-preventer for doors.

No. 14256.—21st November, 1901.—WILLIAM LIND MITCHELL, of 19, Princes Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, Solicitor. An improved bicycle-pedal.

No. 14257.—19th November, 1901.—CHARLES CHAMPION RAWLINS, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Mining Engineer. Means for driving dredge-machinery from ashore.

No. 14260.—22nd November, 1901.—JAMES H. WILLIAMS, of Wai-o-Tapu, New Zealand, Flax-mill Employé. A wet scutcher.