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a steam outlet on the upper side of the top of the steam-generating apparatus, and a pipe in the form of a loop extending substantially across the steam-generating apparatus for the escape of the steam. (13.) In a solar generator, a steam-generating apparatus comprising a boiler having concentric surfaces and a series of vertically disposed spring strips or plates between said two surfaces, and pressing yieldingly against the same, for conducting the heat from the outer surface to the inner surface. (14.) In a solar generator, a reflector having endless converging walls, and a tension-frame for maintaining the curvature of said walls, said tension-frame comprising a central strain-ring and wires or their equivalents extending from said strain-ring to the periphery of the reflector. (15.) In a solar generator, a reflector having endless converging walls, and a tension-frame for maintaining the curvature of said walls, said tension-frame comprising a central strain-ring and wires or their equivalents extending from said strain-ring to the periphery of the reflector, and means at one end of said wires for independently tightening the same. (16.) In a solar generator, a central axial boiler, a reflector for directing the sun’s rays on to said boiler, said reflector comprising a truncated cone of rigid construction open at top and bottom, radial tension members at the top and bottom openings extending from said boiler to the sides of the reflector, and a transverse compression-truss including diametrical top and bottom members, and vertical end uprights at diametrically opposite sides of the reflector, the reflector being mounted on opposite independent trunnions in the plane of said transverse truss.
(Specification, 17s.; drawings, 5s.)

No. 13617.—16th May, 1901.—ARTHUR IORWERTH JOSEPH, of “Penshurst,” Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Gentleman. Improvements in and relating to updraught cowls.

Claims.—(1.) In an updraught cowl, the combination with a shaft having a trumpet end, of a cone with an upwardly projecting rim, whose orifice is of greater area than the orifice of a superimposed cone, as described and shown, and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In an updraught cowl, the combination with a trumpet-shaped shaft provided with a cone having a projecting rim, of a superimposed cone, a perforated encircling band provided with a sinkage, lower and upper curved surfaces, and an upwardly projecting rim, as described and shown, and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In an updraught cowl, the combination with a main shaft having a cone attached thereto, of a superimposed cone provided with an inner curved plate, as described and shown, and for the purposes set forth. (4.) In an updraught cowl, an encircling band constructed as described and shown, and for the purposes set forth. (5.) In an updraught cowl, the combination with an encircling band of the class described, of a superimposed metal cap having a curved rim, as and for the purposes described. (6.) In an updraught cowl, the combination with an encircling band of the class described, of a superimposed cap constructed partly of metal and partly of glass, as and for the purposes set forth. (7.) In the construction of a cowl-cap composed partly of glass and partly of metal, the combination of metal channelled supporting-bars having stops for retaining the glass in position, a central metal cap, and clamping-plates, as described and shown, and for the purposes set forth. (8.) An updraught cowl comprising a shaft having a trumpet end, a cone with an upwardly projecting rim secured to said shaft, a superimposed cone with an upwardly projecting rim and an inner curved plate, an encircling band with lower and upper curved surfaces, an upwardly projecting rim and a sinkage with perforations therein, and a superimposed cap composed either wholly of metal or partly of metal and partly of glass, the whole secured with strengthening-ribs and supporting-devices, as described and shown, and for the purposes set forth.
(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 13632.—22nd May, 1901.—HORACE WIMSETT, of 6, King Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Farmer. The cure and prevention of sand-cracks in horses’ feet, corns and sores attending thereto.

Claim.—An ointment for the cure of cracks in horses’ feet, corns, and any disease relating thereto, consisting of beeswax, resin, lard, Jeyes’ Fluid, Friar’s Balsam, and Stockholm tar, substantially in the proportions as set forth.
(Specification, 1s.)

No. 13637.—23rd May, 1901.—HAROLD JAMES BETTANY, of Nelson, New Zealand, Carpenter. An automatically operated reel for builders’ lines, measuring-tapes, and other purposes.

Claims.—(1.) A hollow drum loosely mounted upon a spindle fixed in a frame, and upon the outside periphery of which a line or tape is wound in combination with a coiled spring and train of cog-wheels mounted within the drum, and gearing with a pinion secured upon the inside thereof, as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) An oblong frame to which a spindle is rigidly secured, a hollow drum loosely mounted upon the spindle and provided with means whereby the drum may be automatically caused to rotate in combination with a spring pawl normally engaging with the teeth of a ratchet-wheel fast upon the spindle, and provided with means whereby the pawl may be kept from engagement with the ratchet, as specified. (3.) An oblong frame to which a spindle is rigidly secured, a hollow drum loosely mounted upon the spindle, and upon the outside periphery of which a line or tape is wound, in combination with a grooved pulley loosely mounted upon a spindle fixed to the frame beneath the drum, as set forth. (4.) The general arrangement, construction, and combination of parts in my automatically operated reel for builders’ lines, measuring-tapes, and other purposes as described and explained, and as illustrated in the sheet of drawings.
(Specification, 4s.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 13649.—27th May, 1901.—FREDERICK JONES, of 4, Home Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Salesman. An improved cover for the tires of cycles or other vehicles.

Extract from Specification.—The tire to be made of chrome-dressed kip, or any other suitable material, cut out in a circle the size required, and blocked into shape without seams or joins, fixed to circular bands made of linen 1 in. wide, or any other suitable width, with a turnover of ½ in. to cover the wires. The wires are made by taking a piece of fine steel wire three or four times the circumference of the size required, and, forming the size of the circle, commence by twisting the ends until they finish into a circle of twisted wire, as shown in the drawings.

Claim.—In a leather tire for bicycles and the like vehicles, consisting of parts constructed and arranged substantially as illustrated and set forth.
(Specification, 1s.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 13654.—29th May, 1901.—ALEXANDER RATTRAY AYSON, of Gore, New Zealand, Farmer. An improved device for attaching handles to kerosene-tins, buckets, and the like.

Claims.—(1.) The improved attachment for the purposes indicated, comprising a clip perforated to receive the end of the handle and provided with a tightening-bolt and nut, substantially as described and illustrated. (2.) In combination with a kerosene-tin and the like, a clip provided with a tightening-bolt and nut, and a handle fitting into holes in the clip, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) The improved attachment for the purposes indicated consisting of parts constructed, arranged, and operating substantially as specified.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 13655.—29th May, 1901.—JAMES THOMAS HUNTER, of Queen’s Chambers, Wellington, New Zealand, Engineer (nominee of William Chapman, of 5, Norfolk Street, Strand, Westminster, England, Electrical Engineer). Improvements in insulators.

Claims.—(1.) An insulator of the kind described, and having an upstanding flange on its upper part, either with or without an external or internal overhanging lip, the space within the said flange being filled or not with insulating material, for the purpose specified. (2.) Insulators constructed substantially as described, and shown in the drawings.
(Specification, 2s. 9d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 13656.—29th May, 1901.—HENRY CLAY BULL, of 15, West Square, Lambeth, London, England, Engineer, and ARTHUR WATLING, of 59 and 60, Chancery Lane, London aforesaid, Land Agent. Improvements in the extraction of gold from sea-water.

Claims.—(1.) The method of extracting gold from sea-water consisting in adding to and mixing with the sea-water to be treated a quantity of lime sufficient to precipitate the gold which it contains in a metallic condition, substantially as described. (2.) The method of extracting gold from sea-water consisting in allowing the sea-water to flow into a tank and at the same time mixing therewith a proportion of milk-of-lime, which reacts upon the iodide of gold contained by the sea-water to form iodide of calcium and liberate the gold, the sludge formed by the reaction being allowed to settle and the water from the tank being then drawn off and the sludge collected for treatment to extract the metallic gold therefrom, substantially as described. (3.) Apparatus for the extraction of gold from sea-water by the methods claimed in the preceding claiming clauses, comprising a water-tank, means for introducing sea-water into the said tank, means for allowing the water to be discharged from its surface, a lime-tank and means for adding to the sea-water