Feb. 19.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 569

No. 14857.—8th May, 1902.—CHARLES WILLIAM HAINES, of Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand, Engineer. Improved means for extinguishing the sparks given off from locomotive and other boilers.*

Claims.—(1.) In means for extinguishing the sparks given off from locomotive and other boilers, a number of plates or louvres secured within a frame or frames at an angle to the vertical so as to form inclined passages between them, such frame or frames being adapted to fit and be supported within the smoke stack or funnel, as specified. (2.) In means for extinguishing the sparks given off from locomotive and other boilers, radial arms secured centrally within the smoke stack or funnel, in combination with plates or louvres secured between the arms and arranged so as to form inclined passages between them, as specified. (3.) In means for extinguishing the sparks given off from locomotive and other boilers, a number of sets of radial arms secured one above the other upon a central spindle within the smoke stack or funnel, each of such sets of radial arms being provided with plates or louvres secured at an angle between the arms, and those on each set being placed at the opposite angle to those on the next set in order to it, as set forth. (4.) The general arrangement, construction, and combination of parts in my improved means for extinguishing the sparks given off from locomotive and other boilers, as described and explained, as illustrated in the drawings, and for the several purposes set forth.
(Specification, 3s. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14858.—8th May, 1902.—JAMES EVANS WAYGOOD, of Waikumete, Auckland, New Zealand, Engineer. Improvements in or relating to gate and door hinges.*

Claims.—(1.) In gate and door hinges, a knuckle formed with elongated sides parallel to the plane of the hinge-strap and adapted to receive the staple-pin, in combination with a set-screw passing through one end of the knuckle and adapted to bear against the staple-pin, as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) The general construction, arrangement, and combination of parts in my improvements in or relating to gate and door hinges, as described and explained, as illustrated in the drawings, and for the several purposes specified.
(Specification, 2s. 6d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 14880.—15th May, 1902.—JOSEPH COOK, of 14, Leeds Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Brass-finisher. Improvements in valves and apparatus for operating the valves of water-closet cisterns.*

Claims.—(1.) In apparatus for the purpose described, a roller having a pin to which the flushing-valve is attached by a chain, so that when the usual drop-chain is pulled the said pin passes over the dead-centre and the valve is held in suspension while water escapes from the cistern to flush the closet, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. (2.) In apparatus for the purpose described, in combination, a flushing-valve and seat, a grooved roller mounted upon a bracket above the flushing-valve, a pin projecting from the side of the roller, a chain connecting the flushing-valve to the pin of the roller, a stop-piece upon the said bracket, a hollow standard upon which the bracket is secured, a chain attached at one end to the periphery of the roller and at the other end to the usual operating-lever, and a float-ball having a lever provided with a toe for contacting with a second pin upon the roller, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. (3.) In apparatus for the purpose described, in combination, a nipple secured to the cistern by screwing thereon a valve-casing, a valve-seating attached to the nipple, a valve having a stem projecting through the valve-casing, a cap screwed upon the valve, and a rubber face held by a rim of the said cap, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. (4.) In apparatus for the purpose described, in combination, a flushing-valve and seat, a grooved roller mounted upon a bracket above the flushing-valve, a pin projecting from the side of the roller, a chain connecting the flushing-valve to the pin of the roller, a stop-piece upon the said bracket, a hollow standard upon which the bracket is secured, a chain attached at one end to the periphery of the roller and at the other end to the usual operating-lever, a float-ball having a lever provided with a toe for contacting with a second pin upon the roller, a nipple secured to the cistern by screwing thereon a valve-casing, a valve-seating attached to the nipple, a valve having a stem projecting through the valve-casing, a cap screwed upon the valve, and a rubber face held by the rim of the said cap, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (5.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising the improvements in valves and apparatus for operating the valves of water-closet cisterns, substantially as and for the purposes set forth, and illustrated by the drawing.
(Specification, 5s. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15403.—16th September, 1902.—ARTHUR HYAM NATHAN, of Auckland, New Zealand, Merchant (assignee of Frank H. Combes and William Francis Tucker, both of Auckland aforesaid). Improved machine for packing tea and other substances.*

Claim.—Combination of the following, viz.: Hopper C, hollow cylinder E, regulating-screw D, stamper F, table H, provided with a spring-and-screw clamp I and foot-lever M respectively for holding, raising, or lowering the table H, as described.
(Specification, 2s. 3d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15500.—10th October, 1902.—JOHN MURPHY, of Kauangaroa, Fordell, New Zealand, Road Contractor. Improved means for securing the fronts of horse-covers.*

Claims.—(1.) A fastening-device for securing the fronts of animal-covers, such device consisting of a bar of metal or the like bent into V form, with its two ends turned parallel and bent backwards at an angle to the bottom portion, the means being adapted to be secured upon the front edges of the cover, as specified. (2.) A fastening-device for securing the fronts of animal-covers, such device consisting of a bar of metal or the like bent into V form, with its two ends turned parallel and bent backwards at an angle to the bottom portion, in combination with sleeves or pockets formed upon each of the front edges of the cover, through which the respective members of the fastener are adapted to be passed, and means for securing the fastener in such position, as set forth. (3.) In means for securing the fronts of animal-covers, in combination, sleeves formed upon each of the front edges of the covers and provided with opening slits at intervals throughout their lengths, a V-shaped fastening-device the two members of which are adapted to pass through the sleeves on the cover, and a strap passing over the top of the cover, and the two ends of which are removably secured to the extremities of the fastening-device, as specified.
(Specification, 3s. 3d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15895.—20th January, 1903.—ALFRED HOSKING, of Auckland, New Zealand, Schoolmaster. A combined tellurian and selenotrope.

Claims.—(1.) The construction and combination and gearing of unequal sprocket wheels mounted on the arm P, producing the procession of the equinoxes. (2.) The construction and arrangement of the radial arm R, permitting the plane of the moon to be represented as desired by demonstrators. (3.) The construction and cover of the moon, and its mounting in a universal joint.
(Specification, 2s. 3d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15902.—23rd January, 1903.—THOMAS STEVENSON, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Mechanical and Electrical Engineer. Improvements in metal moulds or dies and press, especially for forming such as angle or tee bars to angles.

Claims.—(1.) In forming pressed work in moulds, the forming of the part of the mould of varying width and depth to allow for the alteration in width or depth of the web, substantially as set forth, and as shown on the drawing. (2.) In the bending or forming of angle or tee bars or such-like to an angle, the combination of the lower block E with the upper block B or B¹, said block being furnished with loose ends B³ or B⁵, and secured by suitable means as bolts C, for pressing the gathered web and allowing access to any web for trimming same or to allow free removal, all substantially as set forth, and as shown on the drawing. (3.) In the forming of bars to angles by pressure and to moulds, the combination of a mould with means of exerting side pressure on the web for straightening or compressing same as needed, all substantially as set forth, and as illustrated in the drawing.
(Specification, 3s. 3d. ; drawings, 1s.)

No. 15903.—20th January, 1903.—SAMUEL ROCHE, of Greymouth, New Zealand, Miner. A medicine for curing rheumatism, lumbago, and similar ailments.

Claim.—A mixture for the cure of rheumatism, lumbago, and similar ailments, consisting of ox-gall three parts, oil of peppermint and sulphur one part.
(Specification, 1s.)

No. 15912.—28th January, 1903.—DONALD DONALD, of Masterton, New Zealand, Mechanic. Improvements in attachments for wool-presses and for lifting heavy weights,