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No. 13557.—26th April, 1901.—CLARENDON JAMES SEAGER,
of Shoobra Road, Elsternwick, Victoria, Glazier. Improvements in cavalry greatcoats, and the like.

Claims.—(1.) In garments of the class set forth, the improvement which consists in providing on the inside thereof leg shields or flaps, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In garments of the class set forth, inside leg shields or flaps having one part permanently attached to the garment and another part adjustably attachable or detachable as required, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In garments of the class set forth, inside leg shields or flaps having means for the conversion thereof into pockets, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.
(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14379.—30th December, 1901.—JOSEPH FREDERICK CLARKE, of Woolwich, New South Wales, Factory-manager. An improved automatic weighing-machine.

Claims.—(1.) In an improved automatic weighing-machine, a revolving beam supported by standards, and carrying on one end a swinging scale-pan provided with balance-weights, and on the other a bracket adapted to receive, retain, and adjust the weights, the position of the said revolving beam when receiving its load being approximately 25 to 35 degrees from the vertical, the arc of movement of the said beam being determined and controlled by a rearward and a forward stop, substantially as described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (2.) In an improved automatic weighing-machine, the combination of a revolving beam supported by standards, and carrying on one end a swinging scale-pan provided with balance-weights, and on the other a bracket adapted to receive, retain, and adjust the weights, the position of the said revolving beam when receiving its load being approximately 25 to 35 degrees from the vertical, the arc of movement of the said beam being determined and controlled by a rearward and a forward stop, with an air-cushion for the purpose of taking up the jar or shock which would result from the unchecked return of the beam after tipping, substantially as described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (3.) In an improved automatic weighing-machine, the combination of a revolving beam supported by standards, and carrying on one end a swinging scale-pan provided with balance-weights, and on the other a bracket adapted to receive, retain, and adjust the weights, the position of the said revolving beam when receiving its load being approximately 25 to 35 degrees from the vertical, the arc of movement of the said beam being determined and controlled by a rearward and a forward stop, with a fixed hopper having underlying it a swinging receptacle whose position relative to the said hopper is controlled by the movement of the scale-pan, substantially as described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (4.) In an improved automatic weighing-machine, a receiving-hopper so suspended that the tipping of the weighed material therein operates an agitator in the fixed supply-hopper, substantially as described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (5.) In an improved automatic weighing-machine, consisting of a revolving beam supported by standards, and carrying on one end a swinging scale-pan provided with balance-weights, and on the other a bracket adapted to receive, retain, and adjust the weights, the position of the said revolving beam when receiving its load being approximately 25 to 35 degrees from the vertical, the arc of movement of the said beam being determined and controlled by a rearward and a forward stop, a fixed hopper having underlying it a swinging receptacle whose position relative to the said hopper is controlled by the movement of the scale-pan, an air-cushion for the purpose of taking up the jar or shock which would result from the unchecked return of the beam after tipping, a receiving-hopper so suspended that the tipping of the weighed material therein operates an agitator in the fixed supply-hopper, all substantially as described, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 5s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14399.—6th January, 1902.—JAMES BARCLAY JACKSON,
of Motu, Gisborne, New Zealand, Road Overseer. A stand or shoe for timber and other lifting jacks.

Claims.—(1.) A stand or shoe for timber and other lifting jacks consisting of a base plate with a slot therein, and a supporting-plate rising from the base plate and set at a slight incline to the vertical, as set forth. (2.) A stand or support for lifting-jacks consisting of a base plate with a slot therein, and with a supporting-plate rising therefrom, such supporting-plate being provided with strengthening struts or wings, in combination with means whereby the back of the lifting-jack may be fastened to the face of the supporting-plate, as specified. (3.) A stand or shoe for timber and other lifting jacks constructed and arranged substantially as described, and as illustrated in the sheet of drawings.
(Specification, 1s. 9d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14411.—10th January, 1902.—GEORGE SWEET, of 23, Wilson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, Manufacturer. Improvements in the method of manufacture of hollow-ware from clay.

Claims—(1.) Improvements in the method of manufacture of hollow-ware from clay by the provision of a shoulder on any hollow-ware made from clay. These articles may be set and burnt without the aid of supports other than themselves or other ware (see Figs. 1, 2, 3), and without the aid of seggars, as described, and as illustrated by drawings.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14431.—14th January, 1902.—SAMUEL WILLIAM BRADBURY, of Cape Town, Cape Colony, Merchant. Straining and tightening ropes, wires, and cords.

Claim.—In an apparatus for tightening, straining, and repairing wires, ropes, cords, and the like, the combination of an open frame with space for facilitating joining, repairing, and straining said wires, cords, and ropes, without loosing the strain upon them; the flexible wire, rope, or chain, with jaw-clamp attached, and jaw-clamp attached to the end of the frame, all substantially as and for the purpose set forth and described, and illustrated by the drawings.
(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14450.—16th January, 1902.—ANDREW McLEOD, of Arch Hill, near Auckland, New Zealand, Commission Agent. A combination game played on a board with movable pieces.

Claims.—(1.) In a combination game of the kind described a board having therein a series of pockets, apertures, recesses, or holes, ordinarily 121 in number, arranged in eleven parallel rows, for the purpose set forth, substantially as described. (2.) In a combination game of the kind described, a board having therein a series of pockets, apertures, recesses, or holes, ordinarily 121 in number, arranged in eleven parallel rows, and having a duplicate board suitably hinged thereto, and provided with a means of fastening the duplicate board thereto, for the purpose set forth, substantially as described. (3.) In a combination game of the kind described, a plurality of marbles or other spherical bodies divided into groups of equal number, each group distinguishable from the other by being differently coloured, and a single marble or spherical body called a “joker,” distinguishable from all the others, for the purpose set forth, substantially as described. (4.) In a combination game of the kind described, a board having therein a series of pockets, apertures, recesses, or holes, ordinarily 121 in number, arranged in eleven parallel rows, to loosely hold a plurality of marbles or other spherical bodies divided into groups of equal number, ordinarily six groups of six marbles in each group, distinguishable by being differently coloured, and adapted to be moved to any unoccupied hole on said board, and the centre hole to hold a single marble or spherical body called a “joker,” distinguishable from all the others, said joker kept stationary, all for the purpose set forth, substantially as described.
(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14453.—21st January, 1902.—EDITH KATE CONSTANCE CHALMERS, of Onehunga, New Zealand, Domestic Duties. A portable wardrobe.

Claim.—A wardrobe or receptacle for garments, consisting of a central pillar mounted upon a stand and carrying a covered frame that is provided with a number of depending hooks, and a covering of any suitable material suspended from the outside of the frame, such covering being formed with any convenient number of openings therein, as set forth.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

J. C. LEWIS,
Deputy Registrar.

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