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having a squared part terminating in a shoulder, a collar about the middle, and a boss made in two parts, the front being recessed and the rear thimble-shaped, with the scraper disc bolted between, substantially as specified and illustrated. (Specification, 2s.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 17278.—19th November, 1903.—LIZZIE FRAME, of Reed Street, Oamaru, wife of John Frame, New Zealand. An improvement in or relating to washing-boilers.*

Claims.—(1.) In boilers, a cover adapted to fit over the top of the boiler, a pipe leading upwards from such cover, and a fixed pipe leading to any desired point, and into the bottom end of which the top end of the pipe leading from the cover telescopes so as to be capable of sliding up and down therein, substantially as specified. (2.) In boilers, a cover adapted to fit over the top of the boiler, a pipe leading upwards from such cover, a counterweight connected to and balancing the pipe and cover, and a fixed pipe leading to any desired point, into the bottom end of which the top end of the pipe leading from the cover telescopes so as to be capable of sliding up and down therein, substantially as set forth. (Specification, 1s. 9d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 17363.—11th December, 1903.—JOSEPH RITSCHER, of 319, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Engineer. An adjustable throw-crank for cycles and other machines.*

Extract from Specification.—In constructing the invention for use on a cycle each crank-arm A is formed on the one-half of a divided eccentric band or strap A¹, the eccentric B for each strap being secured at each end part of the usual crank-axle C upon which the sprocket or gear wheel C³ is secured, and it is by locking or setting each eccentric strap A¹ at the desired position on its eccentric B that the requisite length of throw or stroke is obtained.

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

(Specification, 5s. 3d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 17400.—21st December, 1903.—THOMAS SMITH, of Kotuku, Greymouth, New Zealand, Borer. Improvements in diamond-drill boring apparatus.*

Claims.—(1.) In apparatus for the purpose indicated, in combination, a tapering wedge bar of rectangular section having longitudinal grooves in each of its faces each of said grooves running parallel to the edge of the wedge bar to which it is nearest, a collar in four sections sliding upon the wedge bar and having feathers sliding in the grooves referred to, substantially as specified, and illustrated in the drawing. (2.) In apparatus for the purpose indicated, in combination, a tapering wedge bar of rectangular section having a shoulder at its upper end, a screwed shank by which it is secured to the boring-rods, and a collar at its lower end to serve as a guide, longitudinal grooves in such wedge bar, and a collar in four sections sliding upon the bar and having feathers adapted to slide in the grooves, dowels securing the collar-sections together, substantially as specified, and illustrated in the drawing. (3.) An improved apparatus for use in diamond drilling, consisting of the parts arranged, combined, and operating substantially as and for the purposes specified, and illustrated in the drawing. (Specification, 3s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 17690.—23rd March, 1904.—WILLIAM CHANDOS WALL, of 22, Wellington Street, Newtown, near Sydney, New South Wales, Gentleman; and JOHN THOMAS TOOHEY, of Elizabeth Street, Sydney aforesaid, Brewer. An improved knife-cleaner.

Extract from Specification.—The invention consists of an oblong box of the required length, with an opening at one end extending upwards from the bottom. The bottom of said box is lined with felt, buff, leather, or other suitable material. A board lined on one face with similar material, and grooved down the centre to the lining to render it flexible, is placed in the bottom of the box in such a manner that the lined face of such board lies against the lining in the bottom of the box and fits loosely in the box. A spiral or arched spring is fixed on the top of such board in such a manner that the spring is pressed down by the cover of the box when closed.

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

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

No. 17795.—4th May, 1903.—GROVE JOHNSON, “Honours” Certificate City and Guilds of London Institute for Brewing Technology, and PERCY RICHARD HARE, both of 8, Hawes Road, Bromley, Kent, England, Analytical Chemists. Improvements relating to the fermentation of liquids.

[NOTE.—This is an application under section 106 of the Act, the date given being the official date of the application in Great Britain.]

Claims.—(1.) Process for the production of the alcoholic ferment “Saccharomyces thermautitonum,” consisting in charging a bacteriologically clean bottle or vessel partially filled with eucalyptus-leaves with a solution at a temperature of 160° Fahr. of previously boiled inverted sugar or malt wort, then closing the said bottle or vessel with the result that a deposit is formed consisting of cells of “Saccharomyces thermautitonum,” an alcoholic ferment capable of resisting destruction above 165° Fahr. (2.) The alcoholic ferment “Saccharomyces thermautitonum” discovered and isolated as described by immersing eucalyptus-leaves in a saccharine-solution at a temperature of 160° Fahr. contained in a closed vessel, the said alcoholic ferment being capable of resisting destruction at a temperature fatal to any known alcoholic ferment. (3.) The alcoholic fermentation of liquids with the aid of the alcoholic ferment discovered and isolated as described, which resists destruction at a temperature above 165° Fahr. and which incites alcoholic fermentation within a wide range of temperature, the most favourable to its action being between 80° and 110° Fahr. (4.) Alcoholic fermented liquors substantially as described and resulting from fermentation by the alcoholic ferment “Saccharomyces thermautitonum” discovered and isolated as described by immersing eucalyptus-leaves in a saccharine-solution at a temperature of 160° Fahr., for the purposes specified. (Specification, 10s. 6d.)

No. 17846.—27th April, 1904.—WILFRED JOSEPH SPRUSON, of 169, King Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Patent Agent (nominee of William H. Sauvage, of Manhattan, New York, United States of America). Improvements in air-brakes for railway-cars.

Extract from Specification.—The operation is as follows: Compressed air is admitted to main cylinder a through operation of the triple valve d in the usual way, forcing out piston a¹, taking up the slack and elastic yielding of the brake-lever system and beams, and setting the brakes. This also moves the auxiliary lever g out into the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 2. Piston a¹, after moving far enough to produce the above-described results, uncovers port i and allows air to pass into the auxiliary cylinder f. The piston f¹ moves forward, piston rod f² drops down and engages lever g, and greatly increased pressure is applied to the brakes with only an inch or two of movement of piston f¹, and consequently with only small consumption of compressed air.

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

(Specification, 12s.; drawing, 2s.)

No. 18061.—21st June, 1904.—DAVID DUNN, of Oamaru, New Zealand, Mechanical Engineer. An improved wheel-jack.

Claims.—(1.) General construction, in combination with the curved lever and lifting-bar. (2.) The method of applying power with a curved lever and lifting-bar without using intermediate parts. (3.) The automatic catch, in combination with the sliding adjuster. (Specification, 2s.; drawings, 1s.)

No. 18094.—28th June, 1904.—WILLIAM GRAY, of Whakapara, Auckland, New Zealand, Butcher. An improved combination tool.

Claims.—(1.) A tool comprising, in combination, an adjustable wrench, a screwdriver, a hammer, a device for turning small nuts, and a device for turning circular nuts, substantially as specified. (2.) For the purpose indicated, in combination, a stem having a fixed jaw, a screw-operated sleeve fitting the stem, a screwdriver on the end of the stem, a tapered groove in the head of the stem, a curved outer face to the sleeve, and a turned-in snib at the extremity of the face, as set forth. (3.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising the improvements in monkey wrenches, substantially as set forth, and illustrated on the drawing. (Specification, 1s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)