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No. 17401.—21st December, 1903.—WILLIAM AGGERS, of Auckland, New Zealand, Upholsterer. Improvements in cushioned furniture.

Extract from Specification.—In Fig. 1 the springs A are laid in parallel lines across the seat-frame B and overlaid with the upholstering-material C which is securely fastened at the front edge b of the frame and is carried back loosely and bent over the back board b¹ of the frame. Its free end is then secured to the ends of small springs D, the other ends of which are drawn out slightly and are secured upon a fixed rod d running across the frame B. Any number of these springs may be employed according to the width of the chair. When a weight is placed on the seat the upholstering will give, pulling upon the springs D, and thus in conjunction with the springs A a soft seat will be obtained. When the weight is removed the springs D will cause the upholstering to resume its normal position again. The same manner of securing the covering may be adopted with the seat-frame shown in Fig. 2, in which the springs A are arranged in radial lines from a central ring A¹, to which their inner ends are secured, while their outer ends are secured to the seat-frame. The means shown in Fig. 3 for obtaining a greater bearing-strain upon the springs A consist of a second frame E, which is of such a size and shape as to fit within the space enclosed by the seat-frame B and is hinged thereto at its front edge so as to be capable of turning out from the frame A or of turning up into it and being held there by any suitable means, such, for instance, as by the strap e provided with eyes which fit on to staples secured to the seat-frame A. The hinged frame E is provided with a number of helical springs E¹ secured across it in parallel lines, so that when the frame is drawn up into frame B such springs will bear against the under-surface of the springs A, as shown by dotted lines in the figure. When the springs are thus in engagement the strength of the top row A will be considerably increased, so that a firm seat will be obtained. By thus drawing up the frame E and letting it down the seat may be made to suit persons of different weight or to provide a firm or springy seat at will. In Figs. 4 and 5 the manner of attaching the helical springs to form a cushion on the backs of chairs is shown. The side frames F are shaped in the ordinary way, and the springs are extended across them and secured at each end. For a portion of the distance the front edges of the frames are cut away as at f and the ends of the springs extending across that portion are attached to a length of webbing G at each end. The ends of the webbing are connected by means of springs H so as to tend to draw them together against the springs A and thus serve to give increased resiliency to those springs and to allow of the free movement thereof when the springs are overlaid with the ordinary padding and upholstering material. In Fig. 5 the same principle is shown as applied to a settee or arm-chair, the springs at the two sides and back extending horizontally in parallel rows. The side springs have their outer ends secured to the wooden frame J, while their inner ends are secured to strips of webbing K extending down the frame. The back springs have their ends secured to these strips of webbing also, so that an easy and comfortable back is thus obtained.

[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]

(Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 17403.—23rd December, 1903.—WILLIAM HORACE CRAFAR, of Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand, Binder Expert. A whiffletree.

Extract from specification.—The clip C is elongated at the points E so as to allow a bolt or rivet D to pass through them, the same being well clear of the woodwork to allow of a hook or shackle being held by it. From this bolt on rivet D rods or bars B are carried back to point A. At this point a bolt A is passed through the whiffletree or swingletree holding the rods or bars in place. To place the invention in position the clip C is passed over the end of the whiffletree or swingletree, and the bars B are carried back and held in position by the bolt and nut A. The invention may be speedily removed at any time by taking out the bolt A.

[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]

Specification, 1s.; drawing, 1s.

No. 17404.—23rd December, 1903.—JAMES PALMER CAMPBELL, of 15, Featherston Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Solicitor (nominee of the British Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company (Limited), of Westinghouse Building, Norfolk Street, Strand, London, England, Manufacturers). Improvements in electric arc lamps.

Claims.—(1.) For an electric arc lamp a magazine comprising a number of independent compartments or receptacles adapted to contain a supply of electrodes, and means for automatically rotating said magazine so as to bring its several compartments successively into line with the holder to permit of a fresh electrode being automatically projected into the holder when the electrode in use has been consumed by a predetermined amount, substantially as described. (2.) In an electric arc lamp of the kind described, the arrangement for rotating the magazine and successively projecting the electrodes into the holder, substantially as described with reference to Figs. 4 to 6 of the drawings. (3.) In an electric arc lamp of the kind described, the employment of the magnet for controlling the shape and position of the arc as an additional relay for cutting the feeding and regulating mechanism of the lamp into and out of operation, substantially as described. (4.) an electric arc lamp of the kind described, having its circuits and connections arranged and operating substantially as described with reference to Fig. 7 or to Fig. 8 of the drawings. (5.) For an electric arc lamp, a contact device for leading current to and from the electrodes comprising a number of metallic discs or washers located adjacent to and adapted to make contact with the electrode, substantially as described. (6.) An electric arc lamp having its several parts constructed, arranged, and adapted for use, substantially as described and shown in the drawings.

(Specification, 12s. 6d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 17412.—24th December, 1903.—WILLIAM ROSS and ALEXANDER ROSS, both of Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, Rope and Twine Manufacturers. A combined flax combing and washing machine.

Claims.—(1.) In flax combing and washing machines, two sets of bars secured horizontally to travelling chains carried on sprocket wheels in a frame, and so arranged that each set of bars shall travel vertically through a portion of its travel, the vertical portion of each set being arranged adjacent to those of the other, tooth projections secured to the outer faces of the bars throughout their length and extending outwards so that those of one set shall overlap those of the other when their vertical portions are adjacent, and means whereby the sprocket wheels may be revolved so as to cause the chains and bars to travel vertically downwards together, substantially as specified. (2.) In flax combing and washing machines, a frame, two sets of sprocket wheels mounted on parallel shafts within the bottom of the frame, and so arranged that the peripheries of one set shall be adjacent to those of the other, similar sets of sprocket wheels of smaller diameter mounted on shafts within the top of the frame and the adjacent peripheries of which are in a vertical line with those of the lower sets, chains encircling the sprocket wheels of the respective sets, bars extending horizontally across between the chains and having their ends secured thereto, tooth projections upon the outer faces of the bars throughout their length, and means whereby the lower sprocket wheels may be revolved so that each set of chains and bars mounted thereon shall be caused to travel round with the sprocket wheels, substantially as specified. (3.) The general arrangement, construction, and combination of parts in our combined flax combing and washing machine, as described and explained, as illustrated in the drawings and for the purposes specified.

(Specification, 4s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 17413.—24th December, 1903.—CHRISTIEANN THOMSON, of Main Street, Gore, New Zealand, Artiste. Improved process for preparing, colouring, and finishing photographic portraits and the like.

Claims.—(1.) In a method or process for colouring photographs a mode of mounting the print upon a glass surface consisting in attaching said print to the glass by means of a solution of gelatine, the gelatine being prepared and the operation performed in the manner substantially as indicated. (2.) In a method or process of colouring photographic portraits, the mode of finishing said portrait whereby the colours are preserved from chipping off, consisting in painting the coloured portrait when dry with a coat of flake-white, and when this is dry applying a coat of mastic varnish, substantially as indicated. (3.) an improved process for preparing, colouring, and finishing photographic portraits and the like, consisting in the combination of or succession of a series of steps and the employment of the materials substantially specified.

(Specification, 2s. 9d.)

No. 17415.—23rd December, 1903.—HERBERT EDWIN CREASE, of Karangahake, Auckland, New Zealand, Chemist and Druggist. Improvements in tooth-brushes and other brushware, more particularly nail and small brushes.