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the original packer, substantially as described and shown. (2.) The improved bottle or other vessel for containing liquid, and means for preventing the fraudulent refilling of same, such vessel consisting of the combination of an annular ridge f and an annular ridge c provided inside the neck of the vessel, the latter forming a seating for a conical valve-stopper d, a charging-aperture such as g, o, or p, with ridges k and r formed in any part of the vessel for receiving a cork or plug h, surmounted by a cement, glass, wax, or other seal j, substantially as and for the purposes described and shown.
(Specification, 5s. 6d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15347.—3rd September, 1902.—MONROE LEE ROSS, of 21, Rue Galilee, Paris, France, Engineer. Improvements in and relating to burners.

Claims.—(1.) A gas-stove in which a double supply of air is provided, and in which the top of the mixing-chamber is formed as a cone, having superposed upon it a hollow radiator, substantially as described. (2.) A burner for gas-stoves and the like, in which the top part of the mixing-chamber is separated from the main body or lower part thereof, and is provided as an inwardly protruding conical part, for the purposes and substantially as described. (3.) In a burner such as specified in claim 2, a hollow chamber or radiator provided in the manner and for the purposes substantially as described. (4.) In a burner as specified, the employment of a cylinder of gauze within the mixing-chamber, for the purposes and substantially as described. (5.) In a burner as specified in claim 2, the employment of the mixing-chamber casing in telescoping parts or sections, substantially as described.
(Specification, 3s. 3d.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15351.—4th September, 1902.—The Honourable CHARLES ALGERNON PARSONS, of Heaton Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland, England, Engineer. Improvements in marine steam-turbines.

Claims.—(1.) An improved turbine arrangement for the propulsion of vessels, economically, both at fast and cruising speeds, consisting in a main turbine set for fast speeds, comprising a plurality of turbines of large capacity, mounted on a plurality of propellor-shafts, and one or more additional turbines of relatively small capacity adapted to be placed in series with the main turbines so as to secure economy at cruising speeds, one or more non-return valves being provided in the piping which connects the turbines in series. (2.) In a turbine arrangement as claimed in claim 1, a steam-pipe leading steam at boiler pressure directly to one or more of the small additional intermediate turbines for obtaining a higher rate of cruising speed, and non-return valves in the turbine-coupling pipes to prevent a back flow of steam from one turbine to another. (3.) In a turbine arrangement as claimed in claim 1, steam-pipes admitting steam at boiler pressure directly to one or more of the small additional turbines at points intermediate of their lengths for obtaining intermediate grades of speed, and non-return valves in the turbine-coupling pipes to prevent a back flow of steam from one turbine to another.
(Specification, 5s. 6d.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 15372.—6th September, 1902.—JOHN BLAIR MASON, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Civil Engineer. A new and improved combined gravity and automatic grading and concentrating table.

Claims.—(1.) A new and combined gravity and concentrating table consisting of a table having an opening, or series of openings, in the bottom, preferably adjustable both as to width and relative heights of edges of opening or openings, which may be made plain or serrated, substantially as described and explained. (2.) In a grading and concentrating table as set forth, the adaptation of the same to the plain tables or sluice-boxes of dredges by placing at the lower end of such plain tables lips or grading-bars to form openings for the interception of the heavier and finer materials passing over such tables, substantially as described.
(Specification, 1s. 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 after the number.

E. WALDEGRAVE,
Registrar.

Provisional Specifications.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 17th September, 1902.

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

No. 15115.—14th July, 1902.—CARL OTTO ANDERSSON, at present of National Chambers, Grey Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Bridgeman. An improved saw-set.

No. 15295.—25th August, 1902.—FRANCES MARY HUNT, at present of 183, Hereford Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, Spinster. An improved preservative for butter.

No. 15306.—25th August, 1902.—ALFRED ROBERT WILKINS and JOHN WILLIAM ODERING, both of Christchurch, New Zealand, Cycle-manufacturers. Improved motor-attachment apparatus for bicycles and other vehicles.

No. 15307.—25th August, 1902.—ROBERT LENARD SUCKLING, of 134, Peterborough Street, Christchurch, New Zealand. An indestructible lamp-wick.

No. 15315.—27th August, 1902.—JOSHUA MALLETT, of Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand, Engineer. An improved spark-arrester for locomotive and other boiler furnaces.

No. 15318.—28th August, 1902.—FRANK COTTON, of Hornsby, New South Wales, Gentleman. Improvements in the utilisation of carbonaceous liquids as fuel.

No. 15320.—28th August, 1902.—JOHN HYLARD, of 74, Grey Street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia, Engineer. Apparatus for automatically detecting and showing the existence of foul gas in mines and like places, and electrically indicating and recording the presence of such gas to those in charge of the mine or the like works.

No. 15321.—28th August, 1902.—JOHN HYLARD, of 74, Grey Street, St. Kilda, Victoria, Australia, Engineer. Apparatus for indicating the existence of foul or dangerous gases in mines and the like places, and for testing such gases.

No. 15322.—28th August, 1902.—ALFRED PFAFF, of No. 375, Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Accountant. Method of or process for, and chemicals to be used in, the treatment of eggs for preserving same.

No. 15323.—26th August, 1902.—WILLIAM BLANCH BRAIN, Electrical Engineer, and ELIZABETH BRAIN, Wife, both of “Mizpah,” Eldon Street, Brighton, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand. An improved method or contrivance for using the heavy oils, such as kerosene or paraffine, with high flashing points in oil or gas engines.

No. 15324.—29th August, 1902.—WILLIAM GEORGE GOSS, of Alicetown, Lower Hutt, New Zealand, Engineer. Improved hydraulic apparatus for exhausting air.

No. 15325.—29th August, 1902.—ROBERT HENRY SINNET, of Wellington, New Zealand, Draughtsman. Improvements in or relating to the screens of gold-saving dredges.

No. 15326.—26th August, 1902.—THOMAS ASHTON GAR-RATT, of Lyttelton, New Zealand, Chemist. An improved non-refillable bottle.

No. 15328.—26th August, 1902.—LAMOND DOW ROBERTSON, of Sandymount, Otago, New Zealand, Farmer. Improved spring hook.

No. 15331.—30th August, 1902.—ANDREW WILKIE, of Fairton, New Zealand, Slaughterman. Improved mode of, and apparatus for and relating to, the distribution of carcase meat.

No. 15332.—28th August, 1902.—ANDREW JOHNSTON, of Devonport, near Auckland, New Zealand, Artificer. An electric alarm thermometer.

No. 15333.—30th August, 1902.—HARRY ALFRED ROBINSON and SIDNEY ROBINSON, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Wire-mattress Manufacturers. Improvements in and relating to wire mattresses and bedsteads.

No. 15334.—30th August, 1902.—JOHN SMAILL, of Port Chalmers, New Zealand, Engineer. Improvements in the inlets of suction-pipes.

No. 15335.—30th August, 1902.—MILTON WILSON FLEMING, of Milton, New Zealand, Agent. Improved elevator for goods and the like.

No. 15341.—2nd September, 1902.—DAVID GWILLIM, of 174, Williams Road, Toorak, Victoria, Carpenter. New or improved indoor-game apparatus.

No. 15344.—3rd September, 1902.—CHARLES McINTYRE, of 64, Pirie Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Engineer, and FRED C. PALETHORPE, of 250, Willis Street, Wellington aforesaid, Bookseller, and JACOB S. SCHWARTZ, of Lambton Quay, Wellington aforesaid, Agent. An improved adjustable ping-pong net apparatus.

No. 15348.—2nd September, 1902.—WILLIAM GEORGE JESSON, of Christchurch, New Zealand, Railway Employee. Improved driving mechanism for bicycles and other vehicles.

No. 15349.—4th September, 1902.—WILLIAM HENRY KEON, of 37, Cargill Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, Marine Engineer. An improved pipe-coupling.

No. 15350.—4th September, 1902.—GEORGE HENRY CATT, Justice of the Peace for the County of Hampshire, of Villa Amalthea, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire, England.