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having reversely threaded bars extending out from opposite sides thereof and screwing into the adjacent ends of the respective blocks, such jack being connected to the wagon in such a manner that when not in use it shall form a portion of the underframe of the wagon, substantially as specified. (Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 19743.—17th July, 1905.—GEORGE BARRETT, of Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand, Farm-labourer. Improved adjustable tool-holder.*

Claims.—(1.) For the purpose indicated, in combination, a tubular handle, a stem upon a tool having a notch and a pointed end, a spring let into a recess in the handle, a catch upon the end of the spring adapted to engage the said notch. (2.) The combination and arrangement of parts comprising the improved adjustable tool-holder, substantially as and for the purpose set forth and illustrated in the drawing. (Specification, 2s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20173.—10th October, 1905.—WILLIAM GEORGE MEDDINGS, of Remuera, near Auckland, New Zealand, Inspector of New Zealand Telegraphs. An automatic electric fire-alarm.*

[NOTE.—The title in this case has been altered from that set out in the provisional specification.]

Extract from Specification.—The main novel feature of this invention is the disc or piece of metal made of a mixture of bismuth, tin, and lead, which will soften in a temperature of 150° Fahrenheit, which is adjusted as stated so as to be in touch with and pressed by the lower end of the brass rod, the brass rod having its lower end in touch with and pressing against the disc or piece of metal and its upper end in touch with and pressing against the movable contact; and with the inclusion of this main feature the device as a whole is novel, as the inventor is not aware of any construction having similar parts which will give like results.

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

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

No. 20650.—29th January, 1906.—HENRY EDWIN MCDONALD, of Petone, New Zealand, Merchant. An improved egg-carrier.*

Claims.—(1.) In means for carrying eggs, holders each one formed by a strip of cardboard or other resilient material divided longitudinally into a number of separate strips extending between and connected to horizontal members, such strips being adapted to open out from each other so as to be adapted to receive an egg when the horizontal members are brought towards each other, and to close so as to closely envelope the egg when they are forced apart, substantially as specified. (2.) In means for carrying eggs, a holding-frame composed of horizontal members and of holders, each one formed by a strip of cardboard or other resilient material divided longitudinally into a number of separate strips extending between and connected to the horizontal members, and adapted to open when such members are brought together so as to be adapted to receive an egg, and to close when they are forced apart so as to closely envelope the egg, means whereby they may be kept apart, and a box adapted to receive the frame, substantially as specified. (Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20686.—8th February, 1906.—JONATHAN TREVETHICK, of Auckland, New Zealand, Brush-manufacturer. Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of brooms and brushes.

Claim.—In means for securing the fibres of brooms or brushes in the heads, a hole bored in the surface of the head in combination with a metal peg of slightly greater length than the diameter of the hole adapted to be placed transversely across a bundle of the fibre laid over the mouth of the hole, and to be driven horizontally thereinto so as to double over the fibre and carry it with it, and a wooden block of such a size as to be readily capable of entering the hole in the head, adapted to be driven into and force the metal peg into the hole, substantially as specified. (Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20773.—26th February, 1906.—NIELS NIELSEN, of Maranui, Wellington, New Zealand, Builder. Improvements in roofing-tiles.

Claims.—(1.) In a rectangular roofing-tile, zinc gutters beneath the vertical joints, the top of the said gutters resting upon the purlins and the bottom of the gutters resting on the next lower row of tiles, there being grooves and bridge-pieces at the top and bottom respectively of the tiles to receive the gutters, substantially as set forth. (2.) Means for securing a tile upon a roof, comprising a lug on the lower side of the tile, a wire secured to a nail and passing through a hole provided in the lug, and then secured to another nail, the said nails being driven into the purlin, substantially as specified. (Specification, 3s. 9d.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 20781.—24th February, 1906.—ANDREW TAIT WALKER ALLAN, of Amy Street, Thames, New Zealand, Miner. An improved chimney-top.

Claims.—(1.) My improved chimney-top, substantially as described, and as illustrated by drawings. (2.) A chimney-top consisting of a pipe into which are fixed three or more air channels or passages connected to holes cut in the pipe, each hole being surmounted on the outside of the pipe by a small verandah, substantially as described, and all illustrated in drawings. (Specification, 1s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20886.—21st March, 1906.—CHARLES KENDRICK, of Silverhope, via Hunter ville, Wellington, New Zealand, Inventor. An improved lid for saucepans and similar utensils.

Claims.—(1.) A lid for saucepans and similar utensils having a hole for the escape of steam, a diaphragm fixed over the hole to deflect said steam, and a handle above the diaphragm, substantially as specified and illustrated. (2.) A lid for saucepans and similar utensils constructed and arranged substantially as set forth, and illustrated in the drawing. (Specification, 1s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20980.—11th April, 1906.—ERNEST JAMES VINING, of Raglan Street, Yea, Victoria, Australia, Carpenter, and GEORGE DAVID WEIR, of High Street, Yea aforesaid, Carpenter. Improvements in shunter’s railway-wagon-moving mechanism and the like.

Claims.—(1.) In vehicle-moving mechanism, the adjustable shaft g, having at one end means for its rotation, and at the other end means for driving the vehicle by means of gearing, and means for supporting the shaft in each of its positions, all substantially as described. (2.) In combination with the matter of Claim 1, a rod as p, with spring-actuating means, located above the shaft g, substantially as described. (3.) In vehicle-moving mechanism, the described hinged spring-actuated shaft end support. (4.) As vehicle-moving mechanism, the respective parts shown in Fig. 1, in combination, substantially as described. (5.) As vehicle-moving mechanism, the respective parts shown in Fig. 2, in combination, substantially as described. (Specification, 3s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 21006.—18th April, 1906.—JOHANN RUSP, of Stockdorf, near Planegg, Bavaria, Germany, Gentleman. Improvements in flexible wheels.

Extract from Specification.—The present invention relates to a flexible wheel of that class in which spiral springs are arranged between the hub and the felly, the latter being connected with the hub either by flexibly mounted or spring-operated spokes. The connection of the springs and spokes is made in such a manner that for fixing the spokes to the felly links or pivots are used, whilst the hub is provided with rods or links, which permit radial movement to said hub.

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

(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawings, 3s.)

No. 21031.—24th April, 1906.—WILLIAM RICHARD PARCELL, Jun., of Bannockburn, Otago, New Zealand, Miner. A device to prevent the bursting of cocks used for the passage of water when subjected to the action of frost.