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the head stock, bearings in the head and tail slides for the
parts carrying the head and tail stocks, arms projecting
from opposite sides of each of said bearings, and braces con-
necting the opposite arms. (4.) In a cross-tie-cutting ma-
chine, the combination of a main frame carrying a gang of
rotating cutters, a log-carrying frame sliding in ways thereon,
a head stock carried by one side of the sliding frame, a tail
stock carried by the other, and braces extending between
said two sides and arranged respectively in planes above and
below the ways in which the sides slide. (5.) In a cross-tie-
cutting machine, the combination of a stationary frame
comprising horizontally slotted vertical end members, a
cutter-shaft mounted in bearings in said members in rear of
the slots, a log-carrying frame sliding on said members, a
power-driven head-stock shaft extending through the slot in
one of said members, and a tail stock and its support extend-
ing through the slot in the other of said members. (6.) In
a cross-tie-cutting machine, the combination of a stationary
frame comprising horizontally slotted vertical end members,
a cutter-shaft mounted in bearings in said members in rear of
the slots, a log-carrying frame sliding on said members, a
power-driven head-stock shaft extending through the slot in
one of said members, a tail stock and its power-actuated shaft
or piston extending through the slot in the other of said mem-
bers. (7.) In a cross-tie-cutting machine, the combination
of a main frame, a gang of rotating cutters, a main driving-
shaft, a movable log-carrying frame, normally inactive head
and tail stocks carried thereby, a rotatable “former” also
carried thereby whose axis is coincident with that of the
head and tail stocks, mechanism for advancing the carriage
toward and retracting it from the cutters, mechanism
whereby the head stock and “former” are rotated when
the carriage is advanced to the cutters, and means, under
the control of the operator, for causing the rotation of the
“former” by power from the main shaft when the frame
is in its retracted position, to thereby adjust the “former”
with reference to the cross section of the log to be cut.
(8.) In a cross-tie-cutting machine, the combination of a
stationary main frame, a gang of rotating cutters mounted
therein, a movable log-carrying frame mounted thereon,
head and tail stocks carried by the movable frame, and
power devices carried by the log-frame and controlled
by the operator for actuating the tail stock. (9.) In
a cross-tie-cutting machine, the combination of a sta-
tionary main frame, a gang of cutters rotating therein,
a movable log-carrying frame, head and tail stocks carried
thereby, a piston-rod on which the tail stock is mounted, its
piston, fluid-pressure cylinder and valve. (10.) In a cross-
tie-cutting machine, the combination of a main frame, a
gang of cutters carried thereby, a movable log-carrying frame
mounted thereon, head and tail stocks, and a “former”
carried by the movable frame, and mechanism for lifting and
supporting the log movably between the head and tail stocks
whereby it may then be manipulated by the operator to adjust
its cross section with reference to the “former.” (11.) In a
cross-tie-cutting machine, the combination of a main frame,
a gang of cutters carried thereby, a movable log-carrying
frame mounted thereon, head and tail stocks and a “former”
carried by the movable frame, mechanism for movably sup-
porting the log between the head and tail stocks whereby it
may then be manipulated by the operator to adjust its cross
section with reference to the “former,” and quick-acting
power devices under control of the operator for actuating
the tail stock. (12.) In a cross-tie-cutting machine, the com-
bination with the head and tail stocks of means for support-
ing and centring the logs comprising the movable frames,
sliding rollers carried thereby, and means for raising and
lowering the frames and for fixing them in desired position.
(13.) In a cross-tie-cutting machine having a gang of rotary
cutters and rotating head and tail stocks, the use of power-
actuated devices under control of the operator for operating
the tail stock. (14.) In a cross-tie-cutting machine having a
gang of rotary cutters and rotating head and tail stocks, the
use of a fluid-pressure cylinder and piston for advancing
and retracting the tail stock. (15.) In a cross-tie-cutting
machine, the log-frame and cutter-head frame constructed
substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 13s. 6d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 15692.—27th November, 1902.—JAMES BATES and
WILLIAM GEORGE TRUDGEON, both of 687–691, Elizabeth
Street, North Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Ironfounders
and Stove-manufacturers. Improvements in portable wash-
ing-coppers or steaming-apparatus.

Claims.—(1.) In portable washing-coppers or steaming-
apparatus, a flat circular band or baffle-plate such as D
fixed to the outer case or stand and fitting tightly around the
boiler except for a space in front, substantially as and for
the purposes specified, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(2.) In portable washing-coppers or steaming-apparatus, a

sliding or other damper such as E fitted in the back portion
of a flat circular band or baffle-plate such as D encircling
about the centre of the boiler except for a space at the front,
substantially as and for the purposes specified, and as illus-
trated in the drawings.
(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 15696.—25th November, 1902.—JOHN HILTON
SMITHIES BROWN, of Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand,
Engineer. An automatic window lock and fastener.

Claims.—(1.) In an automatic window lock and fastener
as specified, the larger piece or catch having its head shaped
with slopes cut inwardly at different angles, and shank with
screw-hole therein for the purpose set forth, substantially as
described. (2.) In an automatic window lock and fastener
as specified, the smaller piece or button shaped with its sides
so cut and sloped that its under face is shorter than its top
face, with screw-holes therein for the purpose set forth, sub-
stantially as described. (3.) In an automatic window lock
and fastener as specified, the larger piece or catch having its
head shaped with slopes cut inwardly at different angles, and
shank with screw-hole therein loosely screwed to window-
sash, and the smaller piece or button shaped with its sides so
cut and sloped that its under-face is shorter than its top
face, with screw-holes therein, screwed or otherwise fastened
to bead or face of window-frame, and said larger piece or
catch and said smaller piece or button in combination with
said window-sash and said window-frame for the purpose set
forth, substantially as described.
(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15699.—26th November, 1902.—THOMAS BAKER,
Director of Baker and Rouse Proprietary, Limited, of
No. 260, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Photographic-
material Merchants. An improved method or process of
making up or packing solid or semi-solid chemicals and other
substances in small defined quantities.

Claims.—(1.) An improved method or process of making up
or packing solid or semi-solid chemicals and other substances
in small defined quantities in separate compartments or
subdivisions on or in the same sheet or strip of material,
so as to permit of such defined quantities being taken for use
without further weighing or measuring being necessary,
substantially as specified. (2.) In a method or process as
set forth in the preceding claim, forming a sheet or strip
with depressions, cavities, or cells having small intervening
spaces, placing the requisite defined quantities of chemical or
other substance in said cells, and sealing or covering same,
substantially as specified. (3.) In a method or process as
set forth in the first claim, forming a series of cells by laying
a regularly perforated sheet or strip of comparatively thick
material upon a thin sheet or strip, placing in the perfora-
tions the quantity of the chemical or the substance to be
packed, removing said perforated sheet or strip, and sealing
the divided quantities, substantially as specified. (4.) In a
method or process as set forth in the first claim, forming a
series of cells by cementing a regularly perforated sheet or
strip of comparatively thick material to a thin sheet or strip,
placing in the perforations the quantity of the chemical or
other substance to be packed, and sealing or covering same
with another thin sheet or strip, substantially as specified.
(5.) In a method as set forth in the first claim, compounding
together two or more series of sheets or strips of cells con-
taining predetermined quantities of the chemical or other
substance to be packed, substantially as specified.
(Specification, 5s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15706.—2nd December, 1902.—WILLIAM HENRY
GAZE, of Wyndham Street, Shepparton, Victoria, Australia,
Doctor of Medicine. Improvements in illuminating-gas.

Claims.—(1.) The improved gas, consisting of the combina-
tion of benzine C₆H₆ three parts, gasoline (of a specific
gravity of from 0·66 to 0·69) six parts, and ether (C₂H₅)₂O
(preferably methylated) one part, all as and for the purposes
described. (2.) The improved gas, consisting of the com-
bination of benzine C₆H₆ three parts, gasoline (of a specific
gravity of from 0·66 to 0·69) five parts, ether (C₂H₅)₂O (pre-
ferably methylated) one part, and naphthenes CₙH₂ₙ one
part, all as and for the purposes described. (3.) Improve-
ments in illuminating-gas and process of generating same,
consisting of benzine C₆H₆ three parts, gasoline (of a specific
gravity of from 0·66 to 0·69) six parts, and ether (C₂H₅)₂O
(preferably methylated) one part, or benzine C₆H₆ three
parts, gasoline (of a specific gravity of from 0·66 to 0·69)
five parts, ether (C₂H₅)₂O (preferably methylated) one part,
and naphthenes CₙH₂ₙ one part, in combination with a
reservoir containing either of the above mixtures and having
a cap above the same and a gauge-glass at the side of the