1980
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 75

No. 18548.—5th October, 1904.—ROBERT JAMES DICKIE, Postal Clerk, and JOHN HENRY BROWN, Photographer, both of Wellington, New Zealand. An improved machine for vending postage-stamps, tickets, or the like.*

Claims.—(1.) In machines for vending postage-stamps or tickets, in combination, a spool loosely mounted in a containing-box upon which the stamps or tickets are wound in a continuous strip, a feeding-roller mounted beneath the spool on an axis parallel therewith, formed with teeth at regular intervals on its peripheral face adapted to enter corresponding punctures made in the strip of stamps or tickets, an aperture in the front of the box behind which the periphery of the feeding-roller passes, means whereby the roller may be given a partial rotation upon the insertion of a coin in a slot, and means whereby the strip of stamps or tickets may be divided from the roller through the aperture in the front of the box, substantially as described. (2.) In machines for vending postage stamps or tickets, in combination, a spool loosely mounted in a containing-box upon which the stamps or tickets are wound in a continuous strip, a feeding-roller mounted beneath the spool on an axis parallel therewith, formed with teeth at regular intervals on its peripheral face adapted to enter corresponding punctures made in the strip of stamps or tickets, parallel grooves formed circumferentially in the peripheral face of the roller, an aperture in the front of the box, a plate behind such aperture formed with upwardly extending teeth fitting into the grooves in the roller and curved outwards to the front of the aperture, and means whereby the roller may be given a partial revolution upon the insertion of a coin in a slot, substantially as described. (3.) In machines for vending postage-stamps or tickets, in combination, a spool loosely mounted in a containing-box upon which the stamps or tickets are wound in a continuous strip, a feeding-roller mounted beneath the spool on an axis parallel therewith, formed with teeth at regular intervals on its peripheral face adapted to enter corresponding punctures made in the strip of stamps or tickets, pegs projecting laterally from the side face of the roller and arranged at regular intervals apart, a bar extending inwards through the front of the box and provided with a spring pawl adapted to engage with such pegs, a two-armed lever, one arm of which is normally kept in engagement with the pegs while the other arm forms the side of a coin-slot and is adapted to be turned to free the pegs on the insertion of a coin in the slot, and means whereby the strip of stamps or tickets may be diverted from the roller through an aperture formed in the front of the box, substantially as described.
(Specification, 9s.; drawing, 2s.)

No. 18572.—10th October, 1904.—BERTRAM GEORGE AIKEN HARKNESS, of Stratford, Taranaki, New Zealand, Engineer. An improved double-acting water-pump.*

Claims.—(1.) A pump for the purpose indicated, consisting of the parts constructed, combined, arranged, and operated substantially as specified, and as illustrated in the drawings. (2.) For the purpose indicated, a pump-cylinder having water-passages terminating in semicircular ports formed in a flange. A valve-chest having a flange adapted to fit upon the flange of the pump-cylinder and having semicircular ports corresponding with the ports in the said flange of the pump-cylinder, substantially as specified and illustrated.
(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 18576.—11th October, 1904.—MATTHEW RYAN, of Cobden, Greymouth, Westland, New Zealand, Inventor. Improved plush for gold-saving.*

Claim.—An improved plush for gold-saving purposes, having a series of longitudinal ribs projecting above the ordinary surface of the plush, said ribs being spaced apart, substantially as specified, and as illustrated in the drawing.
(Specification, 1s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 18603.—17th October, 1904.—JOHN RUSSELL, of 12, Antigua Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, Cooper. Improved machine for rounding, chamfering, and truing the heads of casks, kegs, or barrels.*

Claims.—(1.) A machine for the purpose indicated, consisting of the parts arranged, combined, and operating substantially as specified, and as illustrated in the drawing. (2.) For the purpose indicated, in combination, a revolvably mounted spindle, a clamp-plate fixed thereon, a corresponding clamp-plate revolvably mounted upon the end of an adjustable screwed spindle co-axial with the said spindle, and an adjustable circular saw revolvably mounted outside the circumferential periphery of said clamp-plates, with means for revolving the clamp-plates and said circular saw, substantially as specified and illustrated. (3.) For the purpose indicated, in combination, a revolvably mounted spindle, a clamp-plate fixed thereon, a corresponding clamp-plate revolvably mounted upon the end of an adjustable screwed spindle co-axial with the said spindle, and a cutter-head provided with knives, with means for adjusting the position of said cutter-head in relation to the periphery of the said clamp-plates for the purpose of truing up the circumferential periphery of a cask-head fixed between said clamp-plates, with means for revolving the clamp-plates and the cutter-head, substantially as specified and illustrated. (4.) For the purpose indicated, in combination, a revolvably mounted spindle, a clamp-plate fixed thereon, a corresponding clamp-plate revolvably mounted upon the end of an adjustable screwed spindle co-axial with the said spindle, an adjustable circular saw revolvably mounted outside the circumferential periphery of said clamp-plates, and a cutter-head provided with knives, with means for adjusting the position of said cutter-head in relation to the periphery of the said clamp-plates for the purpose of truing up the circumferential periphery of a cask-head fixed between said clamp plates, with means for revolving the clamp-plates, circular saw, and cutter-head, substantially as specified and illustrated.
(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 18608.—18th October, 1904.—CHARLES PURNELL PARKERSON, of Thames, Auckland, Canvasser. Improved receptacle for perishable condiments, comestibles, and the like.*

Claims.—(1.) An improved receptacle for perishable condiments, comestibles, and the like, consisting of the parts constructed, arranged, combined, and operated substantially as specified. (2.) For the purpose indicated, in combination, apparatus in which a receptacle having collapsible walls and an orifice through which the contents may be discharged is carried within a stand whereby the said receptacle is in position convenient for use, with means operable from the outside of the stand whereby the collapsible receptacle may be squeezed to force out some of its contents, substantially as specified.
(Specification, 2s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 18670.—28th October, 1904.—ROBERT HAYLOCK OWEN, of Wellington, New Zealand, Lieut.-Colonel N.Z.M. An improved appliance for use in calculating distances, the same being particularly applicable for use in range-finding for artillery or rifle shooting.*

Claims.—(1.) In appliances for use in calculating distances, a base-plate the back end of which is provided with a sight, an arm extending longitudinally along the top face of the base-plate and pivoted at its fore end to the base-plate, a mirror carried in a vertical position upon the fore end of the arm and adjustable to an angle of approximately 45° with the centre line of the arm, a pointer arm pivoted upon the back end of the base-plate and connected to the free end of the first arm so as to be adapted to be operated thereby, and scale markings upon the base-plate over which the pointer arm is adapted to move, substantially as specified. (2.) In appliances for use in calculating distances, a base-plate the back end of which is turned up at right angles and is provided with a sighting aperture, an arm pivoted to the fore end of the base-plate and extending longitudinally along its top face, a pointer arm operated by the free end of such arm, scale markings upon the base-plate over which the pointer arm moves, means whereby the first arm may be moved to either side upon its pivot, and a mirror mounted in a vertical position in a frame pivoted upon the fore end of the arm, substantially as specified. (3.) The general arrangement, construction, and combination of parts in my improved appliances for use in calculating distances, the same being particularly applicable for use in range-finding for artillery or rifle shooting, substantially as described and explained, as illustrated in the drawings, and for the several purposes set forth.
(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 18931.—10th January, 1905.—HENRY CHARLES CIANTAR, Engineer, and UMBERTO CIANTAR, Merchant, both of 9 and 10, Great Tower Street, London, England. Improvements in extracting gold from solution in water.*

Claims.—(1.) The process of extracting gold from water containing it by passing the water through a vessel containing mercury, and agitating the mercury so as to secure intimate contact with the water, substantially as described. (2.) The process of extracting gold from water containing it