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ing part down an auxiliary shoot to mix with seed; third, by means of holes in front tube scattering a portion of manure on the surface by uncovering or closing said holes at will. (9.) The combination in a ridger of a machine to sow two or more raised drills on the principle set forth, having travelling-wheels adjustable to desired widths, discs capable of lateral and vertical adjustment, wheels arranged as shown to carry weight of machine and avoid weight on horse’s neck, pole as described to impart draught to machine, in conjunction with lever having roller on end for raising and lowering machine to the ground. The arrangement and distribution of manure in the manner described.
(Specification, 4s.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14062.—27th September, 1901.—THE HALL SIGNAL COMPANY, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Maine, United States of America, having their principal place of business in New York City, United States of America (assignees of Clyde Jay Coleman, of New York City aforesaid, Engineer). Improvements in signal apparatus.

Claims.—(1.) In a signal apparatus, the combination of a signal, a storage-tank for liquefied gas, and a gas-pressure-applying chamber in operative connection with said signal and in controllable communication with said storage-tank, whereby gas may be supplied from said storage-tank to said gas-pressure-applying chamber to operate the signal. (2.) In a signal apparatus, the combination of a signal, a detachable and replaceable storage-tank for liquefied gas, and a gas-pressure-applying chamber in operative connection with said signal and in controllable communication with said storage-tank, whereby gas may be supplied from said storage-tank to said gas-pressure-applying chamber to operate the signal. (3.) In a signal apparatus, the combination of a signal, a storage-tank for liquefied gas, a gas-pressure-applying chamber in operative connection with said signal and in controllable communication with said storage-tank, and a reducing-valve for said tank, whereby gas may be supplied from said storage-tank to said gas-pressure-applying chamber to operate the signal. (4.) In a railway-signal apparatus, the combination of a signal, a storage-tank for liquefied gas, a gas-pressure-applying chamber in operative connection with said signal and in controllable communication with said storage-tank, whereby gas may be supplied from said storage-tank to said gas-pressure-applying chamber to operate the signal, and train-operated devices for controlling the gas-supply for operating said signal. (5.) In a railway-signal apparatus, the combination of a series of signals, a series of storage-tanks for liquefied gas (one for each signal), and a series of gas-pressure-applying chambers (one for each storage-tank) in operative connection with a signal and in controllable communication with its associated storage-tank, whereby gas may be supplied from each storage-tank to its gas-pressure-applying chamber to operate the associated signal. (6.) In a railway-signal apparatus, the combination of a series of signals, a series of detachable and replaceable storage-tanks for liquefied gas (one for each signal), a series of gas-pressure-applying chambers (one for each storage-tank) in operative connection with a signal and in controllable communication with its associated storage-tank, a reducing-valve for each tank, whereby gas may be supplied from each storage-tank to its gas-pressure-applying chamber to operate the associated signal, and train-operated devices for controlling the gas-supply for operating said signals. (7.) In a signal apparatus, the combination of a series of signals, storage-tanks for liquefied gas for the signals, and a series of gas-pressure-applying chambers (one for each signal) in operative connection with a signal and in controllable communication with its associated storage-tank, whereby gas may be supplied from a storage-tank to a gas-pressure-applying chamber to operate a signal. (8.) In a signal apparatus, the combination of a series of signals located at a distance from each other, storage-tanks for liquefied gas for the signals, a tank located in proximity to each of said separated signals, a reducing-valve for each tank, and a series of gas-pressure-applying chambers (one for each signal) in operative connection with a signal and in controllable communication with its associated storage-tank, whereby gas may be supplied from a storage-tank to a gas-pressure-applying chamber to operate a signal.
(Specification, 7s. 6d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 14068.—30th September, 1901.—HARRY REYNOLDS, of Colombo Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, Watchmaker. Improved race-starting machine.

Claims.—(1.) An improved race-starting machine consisting of the parts arranged, combined, and operating substantially as specified. (2.) In a race-starting machine, the combination of a web bearing the numbers of competitors,

drums upon which said web is carried, means for revolving one of said drums whereby the web is wound upon it from the other, a gong the hammer of which is operated by the revolution of one of said drums, and means for retaining and releasing said drums, substantially as and for the purposes specified and illustrated. (3.) In a machine for the purpose indicated, the combination of a clock-train regulating the descent of a weight, means for stopping and starting said clock-train, tappets operable to project into the path of a projection from said weight, pins upon a vertical rod engaged by said tappets, and means in connection with said rod for retaining and releasing one of a pair of rollers whereby a web is wound from one of the rollers to the other, as and for the purpose specified. (4.) The combination in a machine for the purpose indicated of a vertical plate bearing time markings, pivoted tappets operable to vertical and horizontal positions, a weight the descent of which is regulated by a clock-train, said weight being designed to contact with said tappets when in their horizontal position, and a rod operated by said tappets whereby apparatus is controlled for giving indication to competitors when to start, substantially as specified. (5.) In a machine for the purpose indicated, the vertical rod, projecting pins carried thereby, pivoted tappets engaging said pins, and a descending weight contacting with said tappets, substantially as and for the purposes specified and illustrated. (6.) In a machine for the purpose specified, the sub-combination of parts for arresting the clock-train when the descending weight approaches the bottom of the casing, arranged and operating substantially as specified and illustrated.
(Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 14069.—1st October, 1901.—CHARLES ARTHUR DUNN, of Wanganui, New Zealand, Dairy Farmer. An improved milk-strainer.

Claims.—(1.) The improved milk-strainer consisting of the parts arranged, combined, and operating substantially as and for the purposes specified and illustrated. (2.) A milk-strainer comprising a receptacle mounted above a well, straining-medium within said well, means for conducting milk from the receptacle to the well beneath said straining-medium, and for conducting milk from the well above said straining-medium, substantially as and for the purpose specified and illustrated. (3.) A milk-strainer wherein the milk to be strained is caused to pass upwardly through straining-medium, substantially as and for the purpose specified and illustrated.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14070.—1st October, 1901.—OSBORNE WALL, of New Plymouth, New Zealand, Gunsmith, and ROBERT CLINTON HUGHES, of New Plymouth aforesaid, Solicitor. An improved fountain pen.

Claims.—(1.) In the fountain pen described, the employment and combination with an ordinary penholder and nib of a curved feed-tube having exit-hole and feed-bar extension, and containing a controlling conductor extending from reservoir through said feed-tube and out of exit-hole to point of feed-bar, substantially as illustrated and described, and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In a fountain pen, the employment of a controlling conductor composed of a strand or strands of hair.
(Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14074.—28th September, 1901.—JOHN CROW McGEORGE, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Consulting Engineer. Excavating and trimming attachment for dredges, for banks and corners or shallow places.

Claims.—(1.) In dredging, in combination, the hull of a dredge A, with revolving tines or picks for cutting sufficient of banks or shallow projections for the dredge to move in, B, C, D, E, and F, all substantially as described, and as shown on the drawing. (2.) In combination, the hull of a dredge A, with a revolving boss carrying picks or tines B, B¹, C, C¹, worked by power, and placed so as to relieve the hull from otherwise striking a bank, corner, or shallow, all substantially as described, and for the purposes as set forth.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14076.—30th September, 1901.—JOHN CROW McGEORGE, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Consulting Engineer. Stripping and top-dressing attachment for dredges, especially for dredging on agricultural lands.

Claims.—(1.) In dredging, where top soil or suchlike non-gold-bearing material has to be dealt with, the combination