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sections which are adapted to be forced beneath the shoulder
of a containing-receptacle, the metal rolling on itself as the
sections pass into engaging position. (2.) A closure com-
prising a cover having a non-resilient, flexible leg or exten-
sion provided with an upwardly extending non-resilient
flexible section arranged to engage a shoulder on a container,
and to be forced into engagement therewith by bending the
leg, substantially as described. (3.) A closure comprising a
cover having a leg or extension which is provided with a
non-resilient flexible section having a curved engaging-
surface, substantially as described. (4.) A closure com-
prising a cover having a flexible leg or extension which is pro-
vided with a non-resilient flexible section having a curved
engaging-surface, substantially as described. (5.) A closure
comprising a cover having a non-resilient flexible leg or
extension which is bent upon itself to form an upwardly
extending section, said section being spaced from the leg and
having a curved engaging-surface, substantially as described.
(6.) In a closure, the combination with a cover of a fastening-
device comprising a leg or extension, an upwardly extend-
ing non-resilient flexible section adapted to engage a shoulder
on the container, and a bent portion forming a finger-hold,
substantially as described. (7.) In a closure, the combina-
tion with a cover of a fastening-device comprising a flex-
ible leg or extension, an upwardly extending non-resilient
flexible section connected therewith, said section having a
curved engaging-surface, and having connected thereto a
downwardly bent portion forming a finger-hold, substantially
as described. (8.) A closure, comprising a cover having a
non-resilient flexible leg or extension, said leg or extension
being bent upwardly to form an engaging-section, and then
downwardly and outwardly to form a finger-hold, substantially
as described. (9.) The combination with a container having
a shoulder, of a cover therefor, said cover having a plurality
of downwardly extending legs or extensions, each of which
is provided with an upwardly extending flexible non-resilient
engaging-section having a curved engaging-surface, substan-
tially as described. (10.) The combination with a container
having a shoulder, of a cover having a plurality of non-
resilient flexible legs or extensions, each of said exten-
sions being bent upon itself to form an upwardly extending
engaging-section, said section being spaced from the exten-
sion, substantially as described. (11.) The combination with
a container having a shoulder, of a cover having a plurality
of non-resilient flexible legs or extensions, each of said ex-
tensions being bent upon itself to form an upwardly extend-
ing engaging-section, said section being spaced from the
extension and having a curved engaging-surface, substan-
tially as described. (12.) The combination with a container
having a shoulder, of a cover, a fastening-device comprising
non-resilient flexible legs or extensions, each of said exten-
sions being provided with an upwardly extending non-
resilient flexible engaging-section and a finger-hold, sub-
stantially as described. (13.) The combination with a
container having a shoulder, of a cover, a fastening-device
comprising flexible legs or extensions, each of said extensions
being provided with an upwardly extending non-resilient
flexible engaging-section having a curved engaging-surface,
and a finger-hold, substantially as described. (14.) A closure
comprising a flanged cap and a plurality of legs or extensions
connected to a flange of the cap, each of said legs or exten-
sions being provided with a non-resilient flexible engaging-
section, substantially as described. (15.) A closure com-
prising a flanged cap having a plurality of non-resilient
flexible legs or extensions connected to the flange of the cap,
each of said legs being bent to form an engaging-section,
and said section being bent to form an engaging-surface,
substantially as described. (16.) A closure comprising a
flanged cap having a plurality of non-resilient flexible legs
or extensions, each of said extensions being bent upon itself
to form an engaging-section, and each of said engaging-
sections being further bent to provide a curved engaging-
surface, and having a continuation which forms a finger-
hold, the engaging-sections being arranged to be forced into
engagement with the shoulder of a containing-vessel by
bending the legs, substantially as described. (17.) A closure
for bottles or other containers, substantially as described,
and shown in Figs. 1 to 6, inclusive. (18.) A closure for
bottles or other containers, substantially as described, and
shown in Figs. 7 and 8.
(Specification, 6s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14012.—16th September, 1901.—WILSON FRAZER, of
Christchurch, New Zealand, Engineer. New or improved
apparatus for unwinding skeins of wool or other similarly
prepared material.

Claims.—(1.) In apparatus of the class described, spreaders
consisting of slats or laths loosely pivoted together in the
form of latticework, said spreaders being adapted to expand
or contract, and which radiate from and are connected to a
revolvable standard having collars or lugs, one of which is
capable of adjustment vertically, as described, and for the
purposes set forth. (2.) In apparatus as described, a pedestal
having an upward projecting stud or spindle taking into and
supporting a revolvable standard that is provided with slotted
collars forming lugs, one of which is capable of adjustment
vertically, and slats loosely pivoted together to the lugs to
form spreaders which radiate from said standard, and which
are capable of expansion or contraction, as described, and
for the purposes set forth. (3.) In apparatus as described,
the combination with a pedestal having an upwardly pro-
jecting stud or spindle, of a revolvable standard that is pro-
vided with lugs, one of which is capable of adjustment
vertically, and spreaders to said lugs, as illustrated, and for
the purposes set forth. (4.) In apparatus as described, in
combination, a pedestal having an upwardly projecting
spindle, a revolvable standard, a thread and nut upon the
upper end thereof, and lugs to which spreaders are connected,
said spreaders being capable of expansion or contraction,
substantially as described, and for the purposes set forth.
(Specification, 2s.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14016.—19th September, 1901.—THOMAS EDWARD
O’BRIEN, of Narrabri West, New South Wales, Blacksmith.
An improved drilling-machine.

Claims.—(1.) An improved drilling-machine, having con-
nected to its rearward end by any suitable joint a sleeve
which fits over a supporting upright, and is retained in any
desired position thereon by means of a suitable grip, substan-
tially as described, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(2.) In drilling-machines, a support, either rigid or jointed,
hinged to a footplate of any suitable shape and materials,
substantially as described, and as illustrated in the draw-
ings. (3.) A drilling-machine having a sleeve carrying a
suitable grip pivoted to its rearward end, in combination
with a hinged support and a footplate, substantially as
described, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 2s.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14018.—19th September, 1901.—GEORGE NAIRN, of
Dargaville, Auckland, New Zealand, Blacksmith. Im-
proved timber-grip.

Extract from Specification.—The timber-grip for use in
hauling timber or other similar operations forming the
subject of the present invention consists of a piece of malle-
able cast steel of oblong or square cross-section, one end
of which is bent down and sharpened, while the other end
is provided with an eye and a short upwardly inclined
extension.
Claim.—A grip for timber constructed in the manner
described and explained, and as illustrated in the sheet of
drawings.
(Specification, 1s.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14019.—19th September, 1901.—HERBERT ABBOTT, of
6, Wharf Road, Balmain, near Sydney, New South Wales,
Engineer. Improvements in or relating to certain descrip-
tions of steam-generators for facilitating combustion and
consuming smoke.

Claims.—(1.) In or relating to steam-generators of the class
set forth, the combination with the furnace, a closed ashpit,
and the combustion-chamber, of pipes or passages (having
pressure-jets at the mouths of same) leading from the air
through or close to said combustion-chamber to underneath
the firebars of said furnace, substantially as described and
explained. (2.) In or relating to steam-generators of the
class set forth, the combination with the parts set forth in
the preceding (first) claim of one or more air-pipes (with
pressure-jets at the mouths of same) passing through or close
to the combustion-chamber over the fire-bridge and into the
furnace, with mouths returned forwardly, substantially as
described and explained. (3.) The particular combination
and arrangement of parts in connection with a steam-
generator for promoting combustion and preventing smoke,
substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated
in Fig. 1 of the drawing. (4.) The particular combination
and arrangement of parts in connection with a steam-
generator for promoting combustion and preventing smoke,
substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated
in Fig. 2 of the drawing.
(Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawings, 2s.)