July 26.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2079

No. 21206.—22nd May, 1906.—Adolphus James Park, of Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand, Engineer. A device for shaking and cleansing tow.

Extract from Specification.—The device consists of a socket or claw formation having arms of wood or other suitable material fitted therein, which socket is turnably fitted on a pin fixed to a cross beam of wood or metal so that the arms can be oscillated from side to side and shake and cleanse tow spread over and on a wire netting or mesh fitted below the arms.

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

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

No. 21217.—25th May, 1906.—John Fraser, of Glen-thompson, Victoria, Australia, Grazier, and John Thomas Good, of 396 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Importer. An improved fuse-igniter.

Claims.—(1.) A fuse-igniter consisting of a tube of paper or the like material, and containing an igniting composition in its interior, and having at its bottom a recess or open part into which a fuse may be inserted substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) A fuse-igniter consisting of a tube of paper or the like material as A, and containing an igniting composition in its interior as C, and having at its bottom a recess or open part as D formed to receive a fuse as E, said tube having the ends sealed with a suitable composition as B which can be easily broken off prior to using the igniter, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In fuse-igniters, in combination, a tube of paper or the like material as A containing a composition in its interior consisting of a mixture of three parts by bulk measurement of fine gunpowder, six parts of powdered saltpetre, four parts of sawdust, two parts of shellac, and one part of lamp-black, said tube having a recess as D formed to receive a fuse as E, and the ends of said tube being sealed, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

(Specification, 4s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 21267.—7th June, 1906.—Ernest Alfred Barnes, of Stawell, Victoria, Australia, Cyanider. Improvements in wrenches.

Extract from Specification.—In the drawings A indicates the upper jaw, with stem B of any suitable length and transverse section, the jaw-edge (a) and the adjacent part (b) being of any suitable shape for handling nuts, pipes, &c., and not necessarily as shown. C indicates a set of arc-shaped sockets, usually semicircular. D is a slidable member to carry lower jaw E, which is suitably shaped, and has any suitable teeth or surface. Member D may be longer or shorter than shown. It can serve as a handle, as also can member B, or both members together. Member D is constituted by doubling over in U-shape a sheet-metal blank forming a narrow slot or internal space at (d), within which stem B is slipped or fitted. The stem is bounded on the solid side D1 of member D—the side faced by sockets C—by a lug I, which may be on a distance piece inside member D shown riveted at J. On part of the open side of member D stem B is enclosed by a distance piece F in Fig. 1, which fills space (d) near jaws E, and is shown riveted in that figure.

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

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

No. 21287.—13th June, 1906.—David Pringle Palmer, of Wrigley Street, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, Upholsterer. Improvements in chairs.

Extract from Specification.—This invention relates to that class of chairs which are mounted on rockers resting on a platform and connected therewith by springs, and the invention consists of applying springs to the front and rear of the rockers, suspending the back of the chair upon spring arms, and providing means for locking the rockers and the back.

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

(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 21288.—13th June, 1906.—Whitcombe and Tombs, Limited, whose registered office is at 202 Cashel Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, Stationers (assignees of Albert Thomas Scott, of Christchurch aforesaid, Box-maker). An improved collapsible cardboard-box.

Extract from Specification.—The invention consists in providing a locking-piece, plates for retaining the locking-piece, and the arrangement of scores whereby the folding may be effectuated.

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

(Specification, 2s. 3d.; drawing, 1s.)

An asterisk (*) denotes the complete specification of an invention for which a provisional specification has been already lodged.

NOTE.—The cost of copying the specification and drawings has been inserted after the notice of each application. An order for a copy or copies should be accompanied by a post-office order or postal note for the cost of copying.

The date of acceptance of each application is given after the number.

J. C. LEWIS,
Deputy Registrar.

Provisional Specifications accepted.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 24th July, 1906.

APPLICATIONS for Letters Patent, with provisional specifications, have been accepted as under:—

No. 20020.—E. H. J. Mitchell and B. F. Mellor, plough-share.

No. 20917.—J. U. Taylor, tire-inflator.

No. 21039.—D. Marshall, picture-frame clamp.

No. 21171.—L. Mote, H. Mote, and L. Mote, extension and step ladder.

No. 21178.—A. J. Edwards, trolley-pole controller.

No. 21180.—E. R. Godward, kerosene-pump siphon.

No. 21181.—E. R. Godward, kerosene tap.

No. 21182.—C. J. H. Payne, non-refillable bottle.

No. 21186.—A. Jack, generating gas from hydro-carbon oils.

No. 21187.—H. Irwin, alarm.

No. 21189.—J. J. Strain, hot-water-service attachment to gas stove or ring.

No. 21190.—I. Russell, dress-chart.

No. 21193.—B. E. Smith, constructing water-tanks.

No. 21195.—J. D. Jackson, bath-heater.

No. 21196.—R. T. Cross, fishing-reel.

No. 21199.—A. Prior, nail-driver.

No. 21200.—H. E. Rountree and C. Glasgow, music turner and holder.

No. 21208.—F. J. Farrell, fire or burglar alarm.

No. 21210.—E. S. Evelyn, non-refillable bottle.

No. 21212.—G. Robinson, hat-pin.

No. 21226.—J. Austin, toaster and griller.

No. 21227.—T. Cahill, spur.

No. 21228.—R. J. Roach, brooch-catch.

No. 21229.—E. Whitcombe, fence-dropper.

No. 21230.—A. J. J. Bolton, composition for manufacture of butter boxes, trays, &c.

No. 21231.—E. G. Mills, food for calves, &c. (F. J. Corbett.)

No. 21238.—J. and W. J. O’Hara, metal fastening.

No. 21242.—H. E. McDonald, tag and band for hemp, &c.

No. 21244.—C. Parsons, fencing-standard.

No. 21247.—A. Gardiner, revolver.

No. 21248.—J. Galt, sleeve-links.

No. 21249.—G. Westmoreland, J. F. Pettie, and E. D. Hewetson, sash balance and lock.

No. 21250.—F. H. Trevellian, levelling-instrument.

No. 21255.—W. M. Crockett, hair-pin.

No. 21257.—W. D. West, beehive-frame.

No. 21261.—C. Lucas, scaffolding-bracket hanger.

No. 21264.—H. P. Rasmussen and H. Davies, closet-seat cover.

No. 21269.—G. Dwyer and W. J. G. Pitt, claw hammer and staple-puller.

No. 21271.—W. C. Green, confectionery-making machine.

No. 21277.—R. Z. Garrett, street-sweeper.

No. 21302.—D. and F. W. Smith, goloshes, gum boots, &c.