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vention includes the following leading features: (1.) An improved step-by-step mechanism by which the definite and uniform motions as aforesaid are communicated to the electric switch apparatus for the purpose of alternately making or breaking an electric circuit, or for inserting and cutting out resistances, and other like purposes. (2.) Means for definitely and automatically stopping the motion of the switch, and of that portion of the mechanism which receives the step-by-step circular motion, at the moment of completion of each step, and automatically releasing that mechanism and switch in readiness for the next operation. (3.) Improved means for limiting the extent of motion of the actuating or tappet lever or wheel at each operation, and for automatically returning the said lever or wheel to position for receiving the next motion. (4.) An improved casing or mounting for the switch and the mechanism by which it is operated, whereby the entire mechanism is enclosed; the operating-shaft and the mechanism for limiting its motion can be removed without disarranging the switch mechanism, or the latter may be removed if desired. And also the said case is so constructed that when the switch is used in electric traction it may be conveniently fixed to the base or foot of the rail, whereby the case does not require further support, and the distance between the tread of the rail and the tappet-lever or wheel is not subject to those variations which are liable to occur when the switch is mounted independently of the rail.

[NOTE. - The number and length of the claims in this case preclude them from being printed, and the foregoing extract from the specification is inserted instead.]

(Specification, 15s.; drawings, 10s.)

No. 14995.-9th June, 1902.--JAMES SHENNAN KIRKPATRICK, of Pukeuri Junction, New Zealand, Railway Stationmaster. Improvements in locking and signalling at facing-points.

Claims.--(1.) In points that may be facing-points, the combination of the usual cotter B8 and locking-pin B, lengthened and provided with a quadrant lever C arranged to interlock with another quadrant lever D inserted in the rods or wire that actuates a signal to said points, so that the points cannot be drawn or even unlocked except when signal points "Danger," when points are free to be moved as needed, but being moved or even unlocked the signal cannot be lowered to "Clear," all substantially as set forth, and as shown on the drawing. (2.) In points that may be facing-points, the combination of the usual cotter and locking-pin, lengthened and arranged to pull the signal to "Clear" by the action of locking-points, with the rod working switch-points A lengthened or extended as A1 to interlock with signal-lever E so that points can only be drawn when signal points "Danger," and signal cannot be made to point "Clear" except by the action of locking same, all substantially as set forth, and as shown on the drawing. (3.) In combination, the lengthened locking-pin B, connected with a handle B' for convenience of locking, and furnished with a quadrant lever C interlocking with another quadrant lever D inserted in the signal rods or wire, substantially as set forth, and for the purposes indicated. (4.) In combination, the lengthened locking-pin B arranged to pull a signal to "Clear" by the action of locking railway-points, said mechanism arranged to fly to "Danger" except locked by cotter, with lengthened rod A1 arranged to strike signal lever at all positions of signal-arm but "Danger," all substantially as set forth.

(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15006. -- 16th June, 1902.--CHARLES ERNEST PAGE, of 219, Tuam Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, Cabinetmaker. An improved extensible table.

Claims.--(1.) A table having two pairs of side rails and extensible by sliding said rails longitudinally, one pair of said rails having recesses to receive a spare leaf, and the other pair of said rails having inclined planes which, when the rails are moved horizontally, pass beneath said spare leaf and raise it to the level of the table-top, a leaf of the table being hinged to permit the spare leaf to rise. (2.) An extensible table in which a spare leaf is carried in recesses formed for its reception in the outer rails, inclined planes upon the inner rails arranged to pass beneath said spare leaf when the table is extended, and to raise it into the same plane as the table-top, a leaf of the table being hinged to permit the spare leaf to rise. (3.) The combination of a table having inner and outer side rails, means for extending said table by sliding the inner and outer rails longitudinally, the outer rails having recesses, a spare leaf carried in said recesses, the depth of the inner rails being reduced for a portion of their length to correspond with the depth of said recesses, inclined planes upon the inner rails adapted to pass beneath and raise the spare leaf, and a leaf hinged to the table-top to permit the spare leaf to rise.

(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15007.--16th June, 1902.--WILLIAM ALFRED LAND, of Styx, Canterbury, New Zealand, Shearer. Improvements in a seed and manure sower.

Claims.--(1.) The combination, in an implement employed for the purpose indicated, of a drum having recesses upon its inner circumference, a metal band surrounding the drum having strips upon its inner circumference, each strip projecting into one of said recesses in the drum through slots formed for its reception, and means for guiding and securing the band in position. (2.) The combination, in an implement employed for the purpose indicated, of a drum having recesses upon its inner circumference, a seed-shelf projecting into each recess, a tappet beneath each shelf projecting into the drum, and a bar within the drum adapted to be struck by the tappets as the drum revolves. (3.) The combination, in an implement employed for the purpose indicated, of a drum having recesses upon its inner circumference, a shelf within each recess, a tappet beneath each shelf projecting into the drum, a striking bar fixed upon a rocking spindle, a rod upon said rocking spindle, a spring threaded upon the bar, and an arm upon the rocking spindle arranged to contact with a pin and limit the vibration of the rocking spindle.

(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

An asterisk (*) denotes the complete specification of an invention 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 note for the cost of copying.

The date of acceptance of each application is given, and the number.

J. C. LEWIS,

Deputy Registrar.

Provisional Specifications.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 25th June, 1902.

APPLICATIONS for Letters Patent, with provisional specifications, have been accepted as under:

No. 14795.--22nd April, 1902.--KEITH STUART RAMSAY, of Vogel Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, Shipping Agent. An improved stand for holding ping-pong apparatus.

No. 14894.--20th May, 1902.--JOHN McINTOSH, Labourer, and PHILIP SCORINGE, Labourer, both of Bank Street, Timaru, New Zealand. An improved brake for two-wheeled vehicles.

No. 14909.--21st May, 1902.--GEORGE PULMAN, of Drury, New Zealand, Mechanic. Improved textile letter-tracings.

No. 14910.--21st May, 1902.--CHARLES GEORGE LEE, of Whitianga, Auckland, New Zealand, Farmer. Improved guttering for buildings.

No. 14923.--26th May, 1902.--WILLIAM BENJAMIN ARIDGE, care of Baldwin and Rayward, National Chambers, Grey Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Flax-miller. Improved apparatus for feeding flax-fibre to a scutching-machine.

No. 14946.--29th May, 1902.--CHARLES MURRAY CRUICKSHANK, of Gore, New Zealand, Builder. An improved cock or tap for water-tanks and the like.

No. 14947.--29th May, 1902.--JOHN POMEROY, of North Invercargill, New Zealand, Fish-curer. Improvements in means for lacing articles.

No. 14966.--2nd June, 1902.--ARCHIBALD HODGE and WILLIAM JONES, of Oamaru, New Zealand, Saddlers. Improvements in horse-covers.

No. 14969.--6th June, 1902.--JAMES AUSTIN, of Queen Street, Petone, New Zealand, Carpenter. An improved means for locking nuts.

No. 14974.--9th June, 1902.--MARIA LOUISA HUMM, of Waddington, New Zealand, Married Woman. Improved apparatus for playing table billiards and table croquet.

No. 14975.--5th June, 1902.--LAMOND DON ROBERTSON, of Sandymount, Otago, New Zealand, Farmer. Improvements in spurs.

No. 14976.--4th June, 1902.--KATE RAYMOND, wife of Frank Victor Raymond, of Invercargill, New Zealand, Solicitor. Improvements in laces and lacing stays and the like.

No. 14977.--31st May, 1902.--JAMES MACALISTER, of Invercargill, New Zealand, Engineer. Improvements in seed-sowers.

No. 14978.--9th June, 1902.--WILLIAM TURNBULL, of 71, Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand, Architect. Improved pivoting arrangement for fanlights, swinging windows, and the like.