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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
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Claims.—(1.) Method of separating magnetically finely divided or pulverised iron-ore, consisting therein that the ore is suspended in water which is led in a horizontal or nearly horizontal current through a magnetic field past but not in contact with a rotating drum surrounding a stationary magnet pole acting on the more or less magnetic particles in the current with the suspended material, and separating them from the non-magnetic particles which sink down, and the power of which magnet pole is regulated in such a manner that the most magnetic particles are lifted out of the current against the magnet pole and the drum and are carried away by the latter, while the less magnetic particles are gathered separately, substantially as set forth. (2.) An apparatus for carrying out the method set forth in claim 1, characterized by a stationary electro-magnet a having each pole-piece b formed with an elongated edge c, and around each of the pole-pieces a rotating hollow drum e of a magnetically indifferent material provided with iron lamels in the mantle, under and past which drum the current containing the suspended material to be separated is led in such a manner that its direction of motion is at right angles against the edge of the pole-piece of the magnet and the same as the direction of motion of the drum, whose mantle moves between the edge of the pole-piece and the current of water without touching the latter, substantially as set forth. (3.) An arrangement for leading the current containing the suspended material in the apparatus set forth in claim 2, characterized by a vessel g located under the drum e, and divided by means of a partition h in two compartments i, k, lying side by side, the one compartment i being provided at the bottom with a supply-pipe l for the suspended material, and the other compartment k being provided at the bottom with a discharge-conduit m for the non-metallic part of the material, and at the top with an overflow discharge n for the less magnetic part of the material, substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 17347.—4th December, 1903.—JAMES DUNBAR, of Invercargill, New Zealand, Engineer. An improved ribber for flax-stripping machines.

Claims.—(1.) The distinct novelty of a metal ribber as described, with interchangeable lips of suitable metal. (2.) In a flax-dressing machine, a body-piece (Fig. 2) capable of being fitted with interchangeable lips 3 to be used in manner set forth in specifications. (3.) In a flax stripping or dressing machine, interchangeable lips in combination with a suitable body capable of quick adjustment, as described in specification, and shown on plans.
(Specification, 1s. 9d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 17348.—7th December, 1903.—GEORGE WILLIAM BASLEY, of Vulcan Chambers, corner of Queen Street and Vulcan Lane, Auckland, New Zealand, Patent Agent (nominee of National Cash Register Company, of Dayton, Ohio, United States of America). Improvements in manifolding account-books.

Claims.—(1.) In a manifolding account-book, the combination with two independent leaf-sections superposed one over the other of a suitable back, and means for attaching one of said leaf-sections to said back, with provisions permitting adjustment of said leaf-section to and from the other leaf-section. (2.) In a manifolding account-book, the combination with a metal back of an under leaf-section detachably secured at one end of said back, an upper leaf-section, and means for detachably securing the same to said back, with provisions permitting adjustment thereof to and from the under leaf-section. (3.) A manifolding account-book consisting of a metal back having at one end a pocket adapted to hold a detachable leaf-section, and having at the other end an enlarged pocket adapted to hold a detachable leaf-section, two independent leaf-sections for said pockets, and means for attaching one of said leaf-sections within said enlarged pocket, with provisions permitting the adjustment of said leaf-section to and from the other leaf-section. (4.) A manifolding account-book consisting of a metal back having at one end a pocket adapted to hold a detachable leaf-section, and having at the other end an enlarged pocket adapted to hold a detachable leaf-section, two independent leaf-sections for said pockets, means for attaching one of said leaf-sections within said enlarged pocket, with provisions permitting the adjustment of said leaf-section to and from the other leaf-section, and a carbon sheet adapted to be interposed between a sheet of the upper leaf-section and a sheet of the under leaf-section. (5.) In a manifolding account-book, the combination with two independent leaf-sections superposed one over the other of a single-piece metal back adapted to hold said leaf-sections, and bent slightly at one end to raise the level of the binding end of the under leaf-section, and means for attaching the upper leaf-section to the other end of said back, with provisions permitting adjustment thereof to and from the other leaf-section. (6.) As an article of manufacture, a back for manifolding account-books consisting of a single piece of metal having a flat body part, and bent at one end into the shape of a pocket to receive a single leaf-section, and at the other end into an enlarged pocket of sufficient size to have inserted into it the free end of said leaf-section and the binding end of a second and superposed leaf-section. (7.) As an article of manufacture, a metal clip for binding a plurality of independent leaves, said clip having a tongue projecting from each end, substantially as and for the purpose described.
(Specification, 5s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 17349.—7th December, 1903.—GEORGE WILLIAM BASLEY, of Vulcan Chambers, corner of Queen Street and Vulcan Lane, Auckland, New Zealand, Patent Agent (nominee of National Cash Register Company, of Dayton, Ohio, United States of America). Improvements in manifolding account-books.

Claims.—(1.) In a manifolding account-book, a back therefor consisting of a single piece of metal shaped with two pockets, one pocket being raised above the level of the other pocket. (2.) In a manifolding account-book, a back therefor consisting of a single piece of metal shaped into a flat body part, with a raised horizontal shelf at one end. (3.) A manifolding account-book consisting of a single-piece back having a raised shelf at one end, two independent leaf-sections attached at opposite ends of said back, one of said leaf-sections being supported upon said shelf, and a carbon sheet adapted to be interposed between a sheet of the upper leaf-section and a sheet of the lower leaf-section. (4.) A manifolding account-book consisting of a single-piece metal back shaped with two pockets, one at each end thereof, one pocket being raised above the other pocket, two independent leaf-sections secured within said pockets, and a carbon sheet adapted to be interposed between a sheet of the upper leaf-section and a sheet of the lower leaf-section. (5.) A manifolding account-book consisting of a single-piece metal back shaped with two pockets, one at each end thereof, one pocket being raised above the level of the other pocket, two independent leaf-sections adapted to be detachably secured within said pockets, and a carbon sheet adapted to be interposed between a sheet of the upper leaf-section and a sheet of the lower leaf-section. (6.) A manifolding account-book consisting of a single-piece metal back having a raised shelf at one end, a pocket adjacent to said shelf, a second pocket at the opposite end of said back, two independent leaf-sections secured within said pockets, and a carbon sheet adapted to be interposed between a sheet of the upper leaf-section and a sheet of the lower leaf-section. (7.) A manifolding account-book consisting of a single-piece metal back having a raised shelf at one end, a pocket adjacent to said shelf, a second pocket at the opposite end of said back, two adjacent leaf-sections adapted to be detachably secured within said pockets, and a carbon sheet adapted to be interposed between a sheet of the upper leaf-section and a sheet of the lower leaf-section. (8.) As an article of manufacture, a back for manifolding account-books comprising a single piece of metal having a flat body part, and bent at one end into the shape of a pocket, and at the other end bent in such manner as to form a vertical shoulder, a horizontal shelf at right angles thereto, and a second pocket at the other end of said shelf, substantially as and for the purpose described. (9.) In a manifolding account book, the combination, with a suitable back, of two independent leaf-sections, one arranged to overlay the other, and the under one thereof arranged to extend beyond the upper one, and a carbon manifolding-sheet, substantially as and for the purpose described. (10.) In a manifolding account-book, the combination, with a suitable back, of two independent leaf-sections attached at opposite ends of said back, one of said sections being arranged to overlay the other, means for attaching the upper leaf-section to said back in such manner that it will be held above the level of the lower leaf-section, and a carbon manifolding-sheet, substantially as and for the purpose described. (11.) In a manifolding account-book, the combination, with a suitable back, of two independent leaf-sections, one of said sections being arranged to overlay the other, means for attaching the upper leaf-section to said back in such manner that it will be held above the level of the lower leaf-section, and a carbon manifolding-sheet, substantially as and for the purpose described. (12.) In a manifolding account-book, the combination, with a suitable back, of two independent leaf-sections, one arranged to overlay the other, a rigid support for holding one of the upper leaf-sections above the level of the lower leaf-section, and a carbon manifolding-sheet, substantially as and for the purpose described. (13.) In a manifolding account-book, the combination, with a suitable back, of two independent leaf-sections attached at opposite ends of said