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revolved while the other is revolved reversely, whereby the
levers are interdependent, substantially as described. (5.) The
combination with an air-pump upon the rim of a bicycle-
wheel of an eccentric loosely held upon the wheel-axle, con-
nected with the pump through a connecting-rod and strap,
a stud upon the eccentric, and a rod that is adapted to
engage said stud at will of the rider, as and for the purposes
specified. (6.) The combination with bell-crank levers of
slots for the reception of sockets attaching the forward ends
of the connections for imparting motion to the ratchet
wheels upon the driving-wheel of a bicycle, said slots being
provided with teeth or serrations internally, as shown, and
for the purposes set forth. (7.) The combination with tappet-
levers upon the bell-crank levers, of a horizontal spindle, a
collar upon one end of the spindle and a brake upon the
other, and a spring around the spindle impinging against a
bracket supporting it, substantially as and for the purposes
set forth. (8.) The general arrangement, construction, and
combination of parts comprising my improvements in and
connected with bicycles, substantially as described and illus-
trated, and for the several purposes set forth.
(Specification, 7s. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14512.—11th February, 1902.—ARTHUR WILLIAM
MEMORY, of Bidwell Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Sales-
man, and FREDERICK GEORGE HIND, of Hall Street, Wel-
lington aforesaid, Foreman. Improvements in the means
for adjusting and supporting the ends of settees, couch-heads,
box-ottoman scrolls, backs of chairs, operating-tables, and
other articles.*

Claims.—(1.) A movement or fitting for adjusting and
supporting the ends of settees, couch-heads, box-ottoman
scrolls, operating-tables, and other articles, consisting of a
ratchet supported on a standard, as described, and illustrated
by drawings. (2.) A movement or fitting for adjusting and
supporting the ends of settees, couch-heads, box-ottoman
scrolls, operating-tables, and other articles, consisting of a
ratchet supported on a standard and released by a lever, as
described, and illustrated by drawings. (3.) A movement or
fitting for adjusting and supporting the ends of settees,
couch-heads, box-ottoman scrolls, operating-tables, and
other articles, consisting of twin ratchets, supported by
two standards, connected by a rod with lever attached, held
in position by a steel coil spring, as described, and illustrated
by drawings.
(Specification, 1s. 3d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14515.—12th February, 1902.—WILLIAM ROBERT
KEANE, Blacksmith, and BAIN HOGG, Assayer, both of
Whangamata, New Zealand. An improved machine for
stirring or agitating auriferous material while undergoing
chemical treatment, and for other analogous purposes.*

Claims.—(1.) A stirring or agitating frame composed of
a number of sets of radial arms placed one above the other,
and secured together by means of vertical tie-rods, and
attached to a sleeve carried by a central spindle provided
with means for revolving it, the radial arms of each set being
made of different lengths, but of the same lengths as the
corresponding arms of the other sets, in combination with
means whereby the sleeve and agitating-frame may be raised
or lowered whilst revolving, as and for the purposes set forth.
(2.) A sleeve mounted upon a central spindle and adapted to
be rotated therewith, and agitating-frame attached to such
sleeve, screw-rods passing vertically through a flange upon
the sleeve, the upper ends of which are provided with pinions
and are supported upon bearings secured to the central
spindle, in combination with means whereby such pinions
and rods may be caused to revolve on their own axes, as and
for the purposes set forth. (3.) A sleeve mounted upon a
central spindle and adapted to be rotated therewith, an
agitating-frame attached to such sleeve, screw-rods passing
vertically through a flange upon the sleeve, the upper ends
of which are provided with pinions, and are supported upon
bearings secured to the central spindle, a hood-shaped casting
loosely mounted upon the spindle provided with teeth on its
inner periphery adapted to engage with the pinions on the
tops of the screw-rods, and with a downwardly depending
boss, a pair of pinions mounted upon the boss, one above the
other, also adapted to engage with the pinions on the screw-
rods, the lower of such pinions being secured to the boss,
while the upper is loosely mounted thereon, in combination
with means whereby the hood may be raised or lowered, as
and for the purposes set forth. (4.) The general arrange-
ment, construction, and combination of parts in our im-
proved machine for stirring or agitating auriferous material
while undergoing chemical treatment, and for other analogous
purposes, as described and explained, as illustrated in the
sheets of drawings, and for the several purposes set forth.
(Specification, 5s. 9d. ; drawings, 2s.)

No. 14531.—13th February, 1902.—NORMAN GEORGE
MCKAY, of Owen’s Road, Epsom, near Auckland, New Zea-
land, Groom. A tin bottle for drenching horses and other
cattle with liquid medicine.*

Claims.—(1.) In a bottle for the purpose described, a neck
placed upon one side of the bottle whereby the said neck
will, when the bottle is in use, be straight down the animal’s
mouth, and the bottle at the side of the same, substantially
as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In a bottle for the
purpose described, a vent near the bottom of the same, and
a valve for opening and closing the said vent to regulate the
flow of the drench, substantially as and for the purposes set
forth. (3.) A bottle for the purposes described, having a
neck upon one side and a vent and spring-operated valve
near the bottom, substantially as and for the purposes set
forth. (4.) The combination and arrangement of parts com-
prising my bottle for administering drenches to animals
substantially as and for the purposes set forth, and illustrated
on the drawing.
(Specification, 1s. 9d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14556.—24th February, 1902.—HARRY PENNINGTON,
Farmer, and MANSON THEODORE WEST, Factory-manager,
both of Ngai re, Taranaki, New Zealand. Milk-cooler and
aerator.*

Claims.—(1.) In an improved aerator and milk-cooler, the
parts being substantially set forth and illustrated in the
drawings. (2.) The plane surface, over which the milk flows,
at the back of which is a narrow chamber giving a thin body
of water. (3.) A chamber of narrow proportions stayed as
shown in the drawings, as and for the purpose set forth.
(4.) An improvement in aerating and cooling milk, in the
combination and arrangement of the parts as set forth, and
the hanging or suspending by hooks, chains, or wires at any
angle as required, as described, and illustrated in the draw-
ings. (5.) The combination and arrangement as set forth and
illustrated in the drawings, of a plane surface, a chamber of
narrow proportions, stayed as shown, the whole being hung or
suspended by hooks, chains, or wires at any angle, as and
for the purpose set forth.
(Specification, 1s. 6d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14590.—1st March, 1902.—JOHN POMEROY, of Inver-
cargill, New Zealand, Fish-curer. Improvements in sheep-
shears for regulating the opening of the blades.*

Claims.—(1.) In combination, a pair of pivotally connected
links, means at one end for their relative adjustment, and
means for attachment of said links to the handles of sheep-
shears by their other ends, substantially as and for the
purposes set forth. (2.) In combination, a hook-ended
straight link securable to a pin in one handle of a sheep-
shears, a spring hook-ended curved link adapted to engage
an opposite pin in the other handle, a pivotal connection
between said links, and an adjusting screw stud on the heel
of said straight link, substantially as and for the purposes
set forth. (3.) The general construction, arrangement, and
combination of parts composing my “improvements in
sheep-shears for regulating the opening of the blades,” all
substantially as and for the purposes described with re-
ference to the drawings.
(Specification, 3s. 3d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15152.—23rd July, 1902.—AMERICAN AMALGAMATING
COMPANY, a company organized under the laws of State
of Georgia, and having their place of business at 23,
Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of
America (assignees of Paul August Knapp, of Grantville,
Georgia, United States of America). Method of and
apparatus for the amalgamation of metals by the use of
free mercury.

Claims.—(1.) In an amalgamator, the combination of a
mixing-chamber having a pulp-inlet, means for intermingling
the pulp and mercury therein, a settling-chamber having a
less restricted space than the mixing-chamber in communica-
tion therewith and adapted to receive the intermingled pulp
and mercury therefrom, means in said settling-chamber for
circulating and opening up said intermingled mass, a gangue-
outlet therefrom, and a settling-space therein out of the path
of travel of the intermingled pulp and mercury. (2.) In an
amalgamator, the combination of a mixing-chamber, mixing-
means therein, a settling-chamber communicating with said
mixing-chamber and having less restricted space than said
mixing-chamber, so located as to receive the intermingled
substances from said mixing-chamber, freeing-means therein
for aiding the free circulation of the particles of pulp, an
outlet for said settling-chamber, said settling-chamber having