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whose electro-magnet is energized on the closing of circuit by the train over an additional insulated rail or rail-contact at or about the point in the line where the outdoor signal controlling the entrance to the advance-block section (referred to as “starting signal”) is situated, and on the closing of said circuit by the manipulation of a switch (in the cabin) for such purpose. (c.) The combination with the slide-bar of the instrument, of a supplementary electro-mechanical lock of similar construction to the main electro-mechanical lock on the slide-bar (preferably arranged on one leg of the slide-bar of the instrument, bifurcated for the purpose), and having its electro-magnet in a battery-circuit closed by a train on an additional insulated rail or other rail-contact at a predetermined position in the line, preferably near the signal protecting said points (generally the “home signal”), and a check-bar or retaining-bolt connected with a locking-pin of the operative lever of joints of cross-overs, sidings, or off-sets, adapted to be thrust across the supplementary leg of the slide-bar as it releases or unlocks said points-lever, and to be prevented from being so thrust across until after the energizing of the electro-magnet of said supplementary electro-mechanical lock. (d.) The combination with the outdoor semaphore signal of the excludable cabin, of a supplementary manually operative lever at any convenient position, and similar locks on the switching through contacts in said cabin and on the signal-lever, and a key common to both said locks.

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

(Specification, 18s. ; drawings, 3s.)

No. 18291.—9th August, 1904.—WILLIAM HENRY SPILLER, of 58, Greig Street, Albert Park, Victoria, Ironworker. An improved combined automatic cream-separator and milk-cooler.*

Claims.—(1.) The combination and arrangement of the water-cylinder C with the milk-receiver A, dome-shaped ventilated cover G, telescoping tubes B and D, water-chambers K, and the annular flanges H and N, as described, and as illustrated in my drawings. (2.) The combination and arrangement of the milk-receiver A provided with the perforations L, M, and B¹, of the flanges H and N, perforations I in said flange H, vertical water-chambers K, central tube B, floor E, and milk-outlet pipe R with cock S, as described, and as illustrated in my drawing. (3.) The combination with the water-cylinder C, having the perforations F¹ at its upper portion, of the central tube D, ventilated dome-cover G, water-feed tube P, and cap U, as described, and as illustrated in my drawings.

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

No. 18316.—15th August, 1904.—WILLIAM EDINBOROUGH CHAMBERLAIN, of Feilding, New Zealand, Engineer. An improved fencing-standard.*

Claim.—A fencing-standard formed of a length of wire, and bent at intervals throughout its length in such a manner as to form kinks or indentations of sufficient depth to receive the fencing-wires when laid across them, substantially as described, and as illustrated in the drawings.

(Specification, 2s. ; drawing, 1s.)

No. 18363.—25th August, 1904.—UNITED SHOE MACHINERY COMPANY, of Paterson, State of New Jersey, United States of America, a corporation duly organized under the laws of said State of New Jersey, and having a place of business at 205, Lincoln Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America (assignees of George Goddu, of Winchester, Middlesex, Massachusetts aforesaid, Inventor). Improvements in or relating to welt-attaching apparatus.*

Claims.—(1.) A machine provided with mechanism for securing a welt to stock, a device for slitting a welt, and a common actuator for said securing mechanism and said slitting-device. (2.) Means for slitting a welt, in combination with mechanism for securing the welt to the stock, and means whereby the slitting-means are for the purpose desired rendered inoperative while the securing mechanism continues in operation. (3.) Means for slitting a welt, in combination with mechanism for securing the welt to the stock, and means under the control of the workman for suspending for the purpose described the operation of the slitting-means without affecting the operation of the securing mechanism. (4.) In a machine for uniting a welt to stock, the combination with a stock-support, a welt-guide, a welt-presser acting on the surface of the welt in said guide, of an auxiliary presser adapted to act on the welt-presser, yielding means for operating said auxiliary presser to firmly clamp the welt, and means to simultaneously lower the stock-support and put the auxiliary presser in an inoperative position. (5.) In a machine for uniting a welt to stock, the combination of a reciprocating cutter, a welt-guide having an opening formed in its lower face for receiving said cutter, a presser for bearing upon the upper surface of the welt at one side of the cutter-opening, and a yielding gauge for acting upon the edge of the welt at the other side of said opening, substantially as described. (6.) In a machine for uniting a welt to stock, the combination with a welt-guide, of a spring-actuated presser mounted in said guide and adapted to bear upon the upper service of the welt, and a yielding gauge for acting upon the edge of the welt, said gauge having a notched end to overlap the edge of the welt and also having a handle for moving the gauge into an inoperative position, substantially as described. (7.) In a machine for uniting a welt to stock, the cutter controlling and actuating devices, substantially as described, and illustrated in Figs. 3 and 4 of the drawings.

(Specification, 10s. ; drawings, 3s.)

No. 18371.—25th August, 1904.—EMILY SCHULZE, of Franklin Road, Auckland, New Zealand, Married Woman. An improved catamenial appliance.*

Claim.—An improved catamenial appliance, the same consisting essentially of a piece of oval waterproof material with novel yet useful accessories, such as adjustable sponges with patent fasteners attached; also six flannelettes to fit No. 1, with eyelets worked in centres and button-holes worked in the ends, covering linen buttons which are sewn on end of No. 1. Each end of No. 1 is provided with a broad elastic band to button or loop as the wearer desires; such elastic bands are fastened substantially as specified. There are also waterproof bags as receptacles for all spare parts.

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

No. 18431.—8th September, 1904.—HENRY CLAYLANDS FIELD, of Aramoho, Wellington, New Zealand, Civil Engineer. A fire- and earthquake-resisting building-material.*

Claim. — Such a concrete of pumice, lime, and water as is described, to be used for the purpose of erecting houses or other buildings, with a view to enabling such houses or buildings to resist the action of fire or earthquake to a far greater extent than brickwork or stonework do so, both on account of its much less weight and non-conductive nature, and because of its being of a homogeneous character, without horizontal or vertical joints.

(Specification, 1s. 6d.)

No. 18688.—3rd November, 1904.—AUGUSTE JOSEPH FRANÇOIS DE BAVAY, of “Florimel,” Gellibrand Street, Kew, Victoria, Australia, Brewer and Chemist. An apparatus for separating by flotation parts of the constituents of ores and other solid bodies from the remainder thereof.*

Claims.—(1.) In an apparatus for the purpose specified, a feed-trough provided with a discharge-lip the position of which is capable of adjustment, combined with a rotary feed-appliance having toothed blades, and between each pair of said teeth adjustable twisted distributing-fingers, substantially as described and shown. (2.) In an apparatus for the purpose specified, a rotary feed-appliance consisting of four toothed blades secured on a square shaft, and between each adjoining pair of said teeth distributing-fingers, the twist or pitch of which are capable of adjustment, substantially as described and shown. (3.) In an apparatus for the purpose specified, a rotary adjustable ore-feed appliance and a supply-pipe for water, both assembled at the upper part of a shoot leading to or at the upper part of and combined with an inclined surface, table, or race, whereby pulverised ores in a pasty condition are delivered to and carried in a thin stream down the said inclined table and delivered at its lower part to a trough or well of water having an endless travelling-belt combined therewith, substantially in the manner described and shown. (4.) In an apparatus for the purpose specified, a controlled and adjustable ore-supply appliance and a supply-pipe for water, both assembled at the upper part of and combined with an inclined surface, table, or race, whereby pulverised ores in a pasty condition are delivered to and carried in a thin stream down the said inclined table and evenly distributed by means of transverse lines of tags over the surface of such table and delivered at its lower part to a trough or well of water having an endless travelling-belt combined therewith, substantially in the manner described and shown. (5.) In an apparatus for the purpose specified, in combination, a rotary feed-appliance and feed-trough, a feed-shoot, an inclined surface, table, or race, having its lower end terminating in a well or trough of water