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end, of driving mechanism which imparts an initially slow
and ultimately accelerated motion with its outward stroke
and an initially quick and ultimately retarded motion with
its instroke. (6.) In a concentrator, the combination with a
table-frame, shafts journaled therein, sprocket wheels on
the shafts, and chains extending around said wheels, of a
series of troughs extending side by side and transversely of
the table and secured to said chains, said troughs closed at
one end and open at the other end, and means for moving
the troughs both laterally and endwise. (7.) In a concen-
trator, the combination with a travelling belt composed
essentially of transversely disposed troughs which are closed
at one end and open at the other, shafts having drive wheels
thereon which move the belt in one direction, of driving
mechanism for reciprocating the belt lengthwise of the
troughs, and means extending therefrom to one of the belt
shafts adapted to impart a slow motion to the belt. (8.) In
a concentrator, the combination with a base, a concentrator-
table frame, a belt carried over the latter, and means for impart-
ing an endwise and lateral motion to the belt, of rockers
interposed between the base and table-frame, and set-screws
beneath the latter for adjusting their height whereby to tilt
or level the table. (9.) In a concentrator, the combination
with a belt composed of a series of troughs and means for
imparting endwise motion to said belt, of a concentrate-box
located beneath the discharge end of the belt, and a spray-
pipe for washing the concentrates out of the troughs. (10.)
In a concentrator, the combination, with a suitable frame,
of a belt comprising chains and troughs secured thereto, said
troughs having canvas-lined bottoms. (11.) In a concen-
trator, the combination, with a suitable frame, of a belt
comprising chains, and troughs secured thereto, said troughs
having canvas-lined bottoms, and means for washing the
concentrates from said canvas bottoms.
(Specification, 6s.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 16874.—27th August, 1903.—WILLIAM HENRY DUNK,
of Pyrmont Bridge Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Wood-
trimmer and Turner. Improvements in machines for turning
and shaping taper poles or masts and like lengthy timber
subjects.

Claims.—(1.) An improved machine for turning and shap-
ing taper poles or masts and like lengthy timber subjects, the
essential features of which are a revolving plane or cutter,
and a travelling bed carrying and supporting the blank or
timber (either revolving or at rest), substantially as described
and explained. (2.) In a machine of the class set forth, the
combination with an adjustable frame supporting or carry-
ing a revolving plane or tool, of a travelling bed supporting a
blank or timber on centres set eccentrically one with the
other and adapted to be travelled under said revolving plane
or tool, substantially as described and explained. (3.) In a
machine of the class set forth, the combination with a frame
adjustably supporting a plane or cutter, and a travelling bed
such as A, having head and tail stocks such as B and C, and
devices for imparting motion to a blank between said stocks
of rails such as A1, wheels such as A2, rack such as A4,
toothed pinion such as A5, spindle such as A6, and devices
for revolving said spindle, substantially as described and ex-
plained, and as illustrated in the drawings. (4.) In a
machine of the class set forth, the combination with a frame
adjustably supporting a plane or cutter, and a travelling bed
such as A, having head and tail stocks such as B and C, or
rails such as A1, wheels such as A2, rack such as A4, pinion
such as A5, spindle such a A6, gears such as A8 and D1,
and a second spindle such as D, adapted to be revolved in
reversed directions and at different speeds, substantially as
described and explained, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(5.) In a machine of the class set forth, the combination with
a frame adjustably supporting a plane or cutter, and a
travelling bed such as A, of a tail-stock, consisting of a base
such as C1, a bearing such as C2, a comparatively long
sleeve such as C3, contact points or pins such as C7, adjust-
ing-screw such as C8, wedge pieces such as C4, and right- and
left-handed adjusting-screw such as C5, substantially as
described and explained, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(6.) In a machine of the class set forth, the combination with
a frame adjustably supporting a plane or cutter, a bed such
as A, and devices for travelling said bed, of a headstock con-
sisting of a dog or chuck such as B4, and a comparatively
long spindle such as B3, in bearings such as B2, on cross-
pieces such as A3, substantially as described and explained,
and as illustrated in the drawings. (7.) In a machine of
the class set forth, the combination with a frame adjustably
supporting a plane or cutter, a bed such as A, having head
and tail stocks such as B and C, of a midway support for the
blank between said stocks, consisting of cross-plate such as
F2, slotted blocks such as as F4, with or without rollers such
as F7, rest such as F5, with tail-pins such as F6, and
right- and left-handed screw such as F3, substantially as
described and explained. (8.) The particular combination
and arrangement of mechanical parts, all altogether forming
an improved machine for turning and shaping taper poles or
masts and like lengthy timber subjects, substantially as
described and explained, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 7s. 6d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 16878.—28th August, 1903.—CHARLES ADALBERT
ULRICH, of 5, Lambton Quay, Wellington, New Zealand,
Licensed Sharebroker and Mining Agent. An improvement
and addition to bucket dredge for working rough river-
bottoms.

Description.—The apparatus contains the ordinary dredge-
bucket marked A on tracing, fixed as on ordinary dredge on
an endless bar chain. The first improvement is an iron rack,
bucket-shaped, and also fixed on same bar chain, and marked B
on plan; the second improvement and addition is the plough
provided with three grappling-hooks, marked C on plan, and
also fixed on bar chain.

Claim.—The improvement and addition to said bucket
dredge specified on statement and plans.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 16885.—26th August, 1903.—WILLIAM ANDREW
SHIELDS, trading as “The Australasian Agency Company,” at
417, Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Importers and
Manufacturers’ Agents (assignee of Francis Yott, of 20,
Richardson Street, Essendon, Victoria, Traveller). Improved
appliance and clamp for securing droppers on wire fences.

Claims.—(1.) The improved appliance for the purpose
specified, consisting of a headpiece as A, having T-shaped
ends as A¹ to engage the fence-wire, a movable purchase-
piece as B to bear against the dropper, and furnished with a
toothed stem B¹, and the pivoted handle-sockets as C, having
partial toothed pinions as B² formed about their pivotal
centres, substantially as described and shown. (2.) In an
appliance for the purpose specified, the ends of the fence-wire
engaging or gripping head formed of a T shape, or with
fingers to engage the fence-wire projecting from both its
surfaces, substantially as described and shown. (3.) A
clamp for the purpose specified, constructed of a straight
length of wire having each end turned at an angle and
formed into a hook, substantially as described and shown.
(4.) The fence-wire straining or kinking appliance described,
used in combination with a hook-ended wire clamp as E for
the purpose of securing a dropper as F on a fence-wire as G,
substantially as described, and in the manner shown in the
drawings.
(Specification, 3s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 16886.—28th August, 1903.—ALEXANDER MENESDORF-
FER, of Bourke Street, St. Albans, near Melbourne, Victoria,
Engineer. Manufacture of an improved coriaceous material.

Claims.—(1.) The manufacture of an improved coriaceous
material, consisting in treating sheets of kelp with a dilute
acid solution, washing with water, immersing in dilute alka-
line solution, again washing, then drying and coating with
glycerine and carbolic acid, substantially as set forth. (2.) The
manufacture of an improved coriaceous material, consisting in
treating sheets of kelp with a dilute acid solution, washing
with water, then drying and coating with a glycerine mixture,
substantially as set forth. (3.) The manufacture of an im-
proved coriaceous material by causing despumation of sheets
of kelp and coating same while drying with glycerine, sub-
stantially as set forth. (4.) As an article of manufacture, the
improved coriaceous material consisting of sheets of kelp
treated substantially in the manner set forth.
(Specification, 2s.)

No. 16887.—28th August, 1903.—ALEXANDER LUMSDEN
SCHRAM, of Woodstock, Oxford, Ontario, Canada, Manu-
facturer. Improvements in covers for fruit-jars and similar
vessels.

Claims.—(1.) A vessel cover or cap comprising a head, an
annular wall provided with an air-escape passage, and a
flexible gasket secured to said cover and projecting laterally
from said annular wall below said air-escape passage and
adapted to extend up between the annular wall and the wall
of the vessel and close said air-escape passage in said annular
wall of the cover or cap. (2.) A vessel cover or cap compris-
ing a head, an annular wall adapted to surround the neck of
the vessel and provided with an air-escape passage, and a
flexible gasket permanently attached to the lower portion of
said annular wall and projecting inwardly therefrom and