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No. 19501.—16th May, 1905.—ARTHUR CURWOOD, of Campbelltown, Shipwright, JOSEPH HARRISON, of Half-moon Bay, Stewart Island, Fish-merchant, and EWEN ALEXANDER CAMERON, of Spey Street, Invercargill, Civil Engineer and Architect, all in New Zealand. An improved means for hanging and locking sashes in window-frames.*

Claims.—(1.) Apparatus for the purpose indicated in combination with the window-frame, a sash having a groove formed on each side, a rack covering each groove, a bracket secured to the window-frame opposite each side of the sash, a toothed wheel revolvably mounted in the bracket and gearing with the rack, a locking-bar entering a slot provided in the bracket and passing between the teeth of the toothed wheel, a handle integral with the locking-bar and projecting through the window-frame, a stem integral with the handle, and a spiral spring threaded upon the stem, a bracket in which the handle and stem are mounted and secured to the window-frame, substantially as set forth. (2.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising the improved means of fastening windows, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and illustrated in the drawing.
(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 19518.—26th May, 1905.—RAFFAELLO PALADINI, of Arney Street, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand, Cabinet-maker. An improved fastener for mail-bags and the like.*

Claims.—(1.) For the purpose indicated, a hollow boss, a chain secured at one end to the boss, a bar fastened to the other end of the chain and adapted to fit into a groove across the fastener, a pin projecting upon each side of the bar and adapted to lie in a groove or hollow in the side of the fastener, substantially as set forth. (2.) For the purpose indicated, a hollow boss, a chain secured at one end to the boss, a bar fastened to the other end of the chain and adapted to fit into a groove across the fastener, a pin projecting upon each side of the bar and adapted to lie in a groove or hollow in the side of the fastener, a cam pivoted to the fastener, a socket integral with the cam, and a rod adapted to fit the socket, substantially as set forth. (3.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising the improved fastener for mail-bags and the like, substantially as and for the purposes set forth and illustrated in the drawing.
(Specification, 2s. 9d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 19584.—9th June, 1905.—ANDREW TAIT WALKER ALLAN, of Amy Street, Thames, New Zealand, Miner. An improved iron standard and picket for either barbed or plain wire fencing.*

Claim.—In fencing standards and pickets, holes formed laterally at desired distances apart and adapted to receive the wires of which the fencing is composed, such holes being provided with slot-extensions extending from one side to the edge of the standard or picket, in combination with a ring threaded loosely through the standard or picket above each hole therein, and depending down within the hole, and extending across the opening therefrom into the slot, substantially as specified.
(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 19689.—5th July, 1905.—ROBERT WESTON, of No. 8 Argyle Street, Brougham Street, Sydenham, Canterbury, New Zealand, Pattern-cutter. Cycle-pedal strap.*

Claims.—(1.) A device for the purpose indicated, comprising a main band having straps secured one at each end, said straps passing through holes in the ends of the band and being secured to a buckle upon the top of the band, substantially as specified and illustrated. (2.) A cycle-pedal strap constructed, arranged, and operating, substantially as and for the purposes specified and as illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 1s. 6d.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 19831.—3rd August, 1905.—HILARY QUERTIER, of Woods Hotel, Dunedin, New Zealand, Engineer. Apparatus for clearing the rails of tramways and the like.*

Extracts from Specification.—According hereto I employ a frame which is approximately rectangular in plan, and having one of its ends pivotally mounted in brackets secured beneath the vehicle. The frame extends forwardly, and is supported by tension springs. Ploughs or scrapers, one for each of the rails, are arranged one upon each side of the front of the frame. . . . . Said frame also carries a pair of bristle or wire brushes one for each rail, said brushes each having a projecting portion adapted to fit into the rail-groove. The axle which carries said brushes is revolvably mounted in bearings at the lower ends of vertical spindles, which are capable of vertical movement in the frame. A spring threaded upon each of said spindles normally presses the axle downwards. When the apparatus is employed in connection with an electrical railway system an electric motor is carried upon the brush-axle for the purpose of revolving the same, current being conveyed to said motor through a switch under control of the attendant on the vehicle.
(Specification, 8s. 6d.; drawing, 2s.)
[NOTE.—The above extracts from the specification are inserted in place of the claims.]

No. 19851.—8th August, 1905.—JOHN BELL, of No. 165B High Street, Prahran, near Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Bootmaker. A pump-repairing jack for boots and shoes.*

Claims.—(1.) A pump-repairing jack for boots and shoes, consisting of the various parts constructed, arranged, and operating, substantially as and for the purposes specified and as illustrated in the drawings. (2.) In a pump-repairing jack a last (as F) pivotally or adjustably mounted upon the upper end of a standard in combination with a stout spring (as I) to engage the heel of the pump, substantially as and for the purposes specified and as illustrated in the drawings. (3.) In a pump-repairing jack a last (as F) adjustably mounted upon the upper end of a standard in combination with a spring (as G) on its under-side to take in the slack of the upper, substantially as and for the purposes specified and as illustrated in the drawings. (4.) In a pump-repairing jack a last (as F) pivotally mounted upon the upper end of a standard projecting upwardly from a tripod or other stand (as A), said last being connected to or mounted upon said standard by a knuckle-joint and clamping screw or bolt (as E) substantially as and for the purposes specified and as illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3 of the drawings. (5.) In a pump-repairing jack a last (as F) connected by ball-and-socket joint with a standard (as B), substantially as and for the purposes specified and as illustrated in Fig. 4 of the drawings.
(Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 20031.—14th September, 1905.—JAMES STOCKER SCARR, of 115 and 117 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, Importer. Bush-vermin trap.*

Claims.—(1.) The bush-vermin trap consisting of the frame A with slots G, bars B, tank or bait-holder C, tray or saucer D, wire-cover E, and tips F, substantially as described and illustrated. (2.) The combination of the frame A with bars B, tank or bait-holder C, tray D, wire cover E, and tips F, substantially as set forth. (3.) The general construction, arrangement, and combination of parts composing my bush-vermin trap as and for the purposes set forth. (4.) In a device for trapping vermin, in combination, a frame A having slots G for the reception of the bars B, the tank or bait-holder C with tray or saucer D, wire bait-protector E, and tips F, substantially as set forth and as shown in the drawings and specification.
(Specification, 3s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20089.—20th September, 1905.—ROBERT JOHN BURLTON-BENNET, Commission Agent, and WALTER SHADGETT, Electrician, both of Auckland, New Zealand. An improved electric belt.

Claims.—(1.) The improved electric belt, constructed substantially as described and explained and as illustrated in the drawings. (2.) In electric belts, the combination with an electric battery, the terminals of which are respectively connected to metallic contact-discs upon the front and rear portions of the belt, of permanent or electro-magnets attached to the front and rear portions of the belt, substantially as specified.
(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20148.—6th October, 1905.—THE UNIVERSAL PATENT BOTTLE COMPANY, LIMITED, a company registered according to the laws of the State of New South Wales, Australia, having their registered office at Union Street, Tighe’s Hill, near Newcastle, New South Wales, aforesaid, assignees of