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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
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of a wiper for the mouth-piece of the metal-pot, an arm
radial to the axis of the mould-wheel and carrying the
said wiper on its outer end, a spiral spring surrounding the
bearing of the mould-wheel eccentrically to the axis of it,
fast by one end to a base independent of the rotary motion of
the mould-wheel and having the said arm practically fast to
its other end, a contact-piece on the arm, and a stud on the
mould-wheel to engage the said contact-piece to make the
wiper wipe the mouth-piece and to leave it free to be re-
turned to its original position by the resilience of the spring
as soon as such wiping has been effected. (6.) In an
automatic wiper for the mouth-piece of the metal-pot of
a linotype machine, working within the circle of the mould-
wheel, the combination of mould-wheel bearing, spiral
spring surrounding the same and concentric therewith, and
interposed ring. (7.) In an automatic wiper for the mouth-
piece of the metal-pot of a linotype machine, working
within the circle of the mould-wheel, the combination
of wiper-arm, mould-wheel bearing, spiral spring sur-
rounding the same and concentric therewith, ring interposed
between the said bearing and spring, and means for holding
the adjacent ends of the wiper-arm and spring to the ring.
(Specification, 9s. 6d.; drawings, 4s.)

No. 13832.—18th July, 1901.—JAMES TANNER, of Long
Gully, Mathinna, Tasmania, Engine-driver. Improvements
in lanterns.

Claims.—(1.) In lanterns as described, a cylindrical glass
or shade having its ends roughened whereby a corrugated
rimmed tray supporting the illuminant may be made to
adhere thereto by friction, and a roof connected to the body
of said lantern by means of clips mounted upon an adjust-
able strap, as described and illustrated. (2.) In lanterns as
described, means for securing the roof to the body of the
lantern, consisting of an adjustable strap as described,
rigidly secured to the lantern-glass and furnished with spring
clips which engage with the rim of the roof, as and for the
purpose set forth. (3.) In lanterns as described, in combina-
tion, a cylindrical glass or shade having its ends roughened
whereby a corrugated rimmed tray supporting the illuminant
may be made to adhere thereto by friction, means for hold-
ing candle on the tray, a detachable roof, and an adjustable
metal strap provided with spring clips that engage with and
hold the said roof to the lantern, as set forth. (4.) The ad-
justable strap G adapted to firmly grip the glass shade of a
lantern, having lugs h, which are turned over to form a
catch or holdfast, through which the opposite end of the
strap is passed, and which is rolled up upon the opposite
side of said holdfast, and spring clips taking into lugs upon
the strap, said clips engaging with a detachable roof, as
illustrated, and for the purposes set forth. (5.) In lanterns
as described, in combination, a cylindrical glass or
shade having its ends roughened, a corrugated rimmed
tray, and a candle-holding device, consisting of dogs
formed in a disc of tin and turned up at right angles thereto,
secured to said tray, and an adjustable strap having spring
clips engaging with a detachable roof, substantially as de-
scribed. (6.) The special device for holding the candle, con-
sisting of dogs formed in a disc of tin as explained and
illustrated in the drawing. (7.) The general arrangement,
construction, and combination of parts in my improved
lantern, as described and illustrated, and for the purposes set
forth.
(Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 13838.—19th July, 1901.—JOB OSBORNE, of Doyleston,
Canterbury, New Zealand, Farmer. An improvement in
boring-machinery.

Claims.—(1.) The combination and arrangement of parts
by which “core” boring-machinery is actuated from
artesian-well-driving-and-boring apparatus, substantially as
and for the purposes described and illustrated. (2.) In
boring-machinery, the combination of a pinion upon
spindle b gearing with a wheel d fixed upon a shaft e
having a sprocket-wheel g geared by a chain h with a
sprocket-wheel i upon a counter-shaft k having a wheel l
gearing with a wheel upon the “core” boring tube or rod,
substantially as and for the purposes described and illus-
trated.
(Specification, 1s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)
F. WALDEGRAVE,
Registrar.

An asterisk (*) denotes the complete specification of an in-
vention 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 notes for the cost of copying.
The date of acceptance of each application is given after
the number.

Provisional Specifications.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 24th July, 1901.

APPLICATIONS for Letters Patent, with provisional
specifications, have been accepted as under:—
No. 13760.—27th June, 1901.—EDWIN TOMS, of Victoria
Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Commercial Traveller, and
ANDREW CHARLES POCOCK, of Dannevirke, New Zealand,
Plumber. Improvements in acetylene-gas generators.
No. 13796.—6th July, 1901.—JOHN JOSEPH LEAHY, of 106,
Barnard Street, North Adelaide, South Australia, Contractor,
and ARTHUR PARMITER, of 5, Selby Street, Adelaide afore-
said, Carpenter. Improved method of and means for trans-
ferring travelling-belts from one pulley to another.
No. 13798.—9th July, 1901.—PETER ROBERTSON RUSSELL,
of 17, Scarborough Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand,
Saddler. Improved means of shaping leggings and blocking
out leggings.
No. 13801.—10th July, 1901.—JAMES HANLEY, of Gore,
New Zealand, Farmer, and WILLIAM JOHN IRWIN, of
Hokonui, Southland, New Zealand, Farmer. An improved
key for bolts and other appliances.
No. 13802.—10th July, 1901.—JAMES HANLEY, of Gore,
New Zealand, Farmer, and WILLIAM JOHN IRWIN, of
Hokonui, Southland, New Zealand, Farmer. An improved
trouser-fastening for cyclists.
No. 13803.—10th July, 1901.—ISAAC HARRISON, of Well-
ington, New Zealand, Condiment-manufacturer. Improved
means for filtering and drawing off the contents of beer and
other barrels.
No. 13805.—8th July, 1901.—JOHN BEDFORD McNAUGHT,
Engineer, LOUIS HENRY ROGERS, Prospector, and JAMES
McQUEEN, Importer, all of Dunedin, New Zealand. Double-
speed gear for bicycles.
No. 13807.—11th July, 1901.—RICHARD HAYES, of 43,
William Street, North Sydney, New South Wales, Engineer.
An improved boiler-tube cleaner.
No. 13808.—11th July, 1901.—EDWARD JAMES HORWOOD,
Mining Engineer, and CYRIL GAVAN HYLTON, Mechanical
Engineer, both of Broken Hill, New South Wales. In con-
centrating-tables, an improved means for returning the
middle product to the table for retreatment.
No. 13810.—9th July, 1901.—ELI JAMES BUTTERWORTH, of
Queen Street, Auckland, and Manurewa, Auckland, New
Zealand, Carpenter. An improved fire-alarm.
No. 13811.—12th July, 1901.—JOHN A’DEANE, of Napier,
New Zealand, Saddler, THOMAS MASON CHAMBERS, of Tau-
roa, Havelock North, New Zealand, Sheep-farmer, and
PATRICK STIRLING McLEAN, of Napier aforesaid, Solicitor.
Improvements in cycles and other vehicles of a similar
nature.
No. 13813.—13th July, 1901.—EDWARD SPREY, of New
Brighton, Canterbury, New Zealand, Hawker. Improve-
ments in clogs.
No. 13814.—11th July, 1901.—DIXON CATLEY, of Renwick-
town, Marlborough, New Zealand, Bootmaker. Double-grip
lasting-pincher.
No. 13815.—15th July, 1901.—CHARLES HORACE GILBY, of
Worcester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, Accountant.
Improved siphon for drawing kerosene and the like from
closed tins.
No. 13816.—13th July, 1901.—CHARLES MAY, of Dunedin,
New Zealand, Mechanical Electrician. Improved automatic
electric water-level-registering appliances.
No. 13823.—18th July, 1901.—THOMAS FIRTH, of 5, Martin
Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Labourer. Improvements
in metal taps used for water and other liquids.
No. 13826.—18th July, 1901.—JAMES STEEDMAN HOLMES,
of 207, Palmerston Street, Carlton, Victoria, Machinist. Im-
proved manifold counter-check or sales-book for drapers,
traders, and others.
No. 13827.—18th July, 1901.—EDWARD BERNARD SHEEBAN,
of Huntly, Auckland, New Zealand, Bootmaker. Improve-
ments in or relating to locks and keys.
No. 13829.—16th July, 1901.—THOMAS READ, of Symonds
Street, Auckland, New Zealand, Engineer. An improved
fire-escape or life-saving appliance.
No. 13833.—18th July, 1901.—WILLIAM HENRY BEERE, of
Glenroy, Canterbury, New Zealand, Farmer. Improved
seed-sowing apparatus.
No. 13834.—18th July, 1901.—EDWARD SMETHURST, of
Christchurch, New Zealand, Commission Agent. A new or
improved hand-glove for use on bicycles and the like.
No. 13837.—19th July, 1901.—ALEXANDER STORRIE, of
Invercargill, New Zealand, Agricultural-implement Maker.
An improved turnip- and manure-ridger and potato-planter
combined.
No. 13840.—22nd July, 1901.—ROBERT WLADISLAS DE
MONTALK, of Auckland, New Zealand, Architect. Improved
means for draining the floors of insulated rooms and for
keeping the insulation dry.
F. WALDEGRAVE,
Registrar.