SEPT. 20.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2489

Another feature of my invention is the arrangement whereby water reservoir pressure-pipe and connections are contained in the same casing as the filtering apparatus, compactness and portability being thereby obtained.

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

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

No. 20234.—24th October, 1905.—THOMAS HURD, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Builder. Improvements in draught-preventers.*

Claims.—(1.) A draught-preventer for doors, comprising a fixed flap secured to and projecting from the door at an angle with a longitudinally grooved under-surface, and a swinging-flap with a projecting upper end and a curved lower end, and hinged to the fixed flap so as to hang clear of the sill when the door is opened, in combination with a bracket arranged on the door-jamb, whereby on the door being closed the swinging-flap is pushed backwards, so that its projecting upper end takes under the groove in the under-surface of the fixed flap and its curved lower end engages the sill, substantially as described. (2.) Draught-preventer for doors according to claim 1, in combination with a piece of rubber arranged between the back of the swing-flap and the door, substantially as described. (3.) The complete draught-preventer for doors, substantially as described or illustrated in the drawings.

(Specification, 2s. 9d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20239.—27th October, 1905.—AMBROSE RIDD, of Waipuku, New Zealand, Farmer. Improvements in pneumatic teat-cups for milking-machines.*

Claims.—(1.) In pneumatic teat-cups, an annular plate formed with a downwardly curved edge, adapted to be secured upon the top end of the cup in such a manner that the space enclosed beneath the curved portion of the plate will be in direct communication with the inside of the cup, in combination with an air-inlet leading into such space, substantially as and for the purposes specified. (2.) In pneumatic teat-cups of the class described, a circular plate placed within the annular space enclosed between the cup-side and its inflatable lining, and extending upwards therein, such plate being so disposed and arranged that the inlet of air into the annular space will be introduced between the plate and the cup-side, substantially as and for the purpose specified. (3.) In pneumatic teat-cups of the class described, the combination with the annular plate claimed in claim 1, of the circular plate claimed in claim 2, and substantially as specified and for the purposes set forth. (4.) The improvements in pneumatic teat-cups, substantially as specified, as illustrated in the drawings, and for the several purposes set forth.

(Specification, 5s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20255.—30th October, 1905.—JESSE MEAD, of Warkworth, New Zealand, Builder. Improved means for use in the generation of gas from kerosene or like oils.*

Claims.—(1.) In means for use in the generation of gas from kerosene or like oils, the combination with an oil reservoir and a gas-receiving chamber, of a pipe passing from the reservoir to the chamber, and formed with an oil-vaporising chamber between them, a gas or other burner arranged beneath such chamber, and means whereby air under compression may be introduced into the pipe at a point between the vaporising chamber and the receiving chamber, substantially as specified. (2.) The improved means for use in the generation of gas from kerosene or like oils, substantially as described and explained.

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

No. 20260.—1st November, 1905.—DONALD ROBERTSON, of Talavera Terrace, Wellington, New Zealand, Civil Servant. An improvement in postmarking-machines.*

Claims.—(1.) In a machine of the class described, the combination with a marking-wheel and an elastic-surfaced pressure-roller of a cutter or trimmer, substantially as and for the purpose described, and as illustrated. (2.) In a machine of the class described, the combination with a marking-wheel and an elastic-surfaced pressure-roller of a cutter or trimmer, having adjustable cutting-edges, substantially as described.

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

No. 20492.—20th December, 1905.—RALPH DUNNE, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Picture-framer. Improved garment-pocket match-striker.*

Claims.—(1.) A match-striker securable to the side of a pocket by means of a spring clip or clips on the body of the striker, substantially as described. (2.) A match-striker, securable to the side of a pocket by means of a spring clip or clips made integral with the body of the striker with a loop-shaped bend or bends, and being inwardly curved to lie close to said body and having their ends outwardly curved, there being dents formed in the inwardly curved portions of the clips and in the corresponding portions of the said body, substantially as described.

(Specification, 2s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 20828.—9th March, 1906.—EDWARD WILLIAM BUCKERIDGE, Surveyor, and GEORGE HENRY BUCKERIDGE, Accountant, both of Auckland, New Zealand. Improvements relating to electrical conduction.*

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

Claims.—An electrical conductor in parallel parts insulated one from the other, each part being in segments, the breaks between every two segments of one part falling within the length of an opposing segment of the other part, substantially as specified.

(Specification, 5s. 6d.; drawing, 2s.)

No. 20926.—30th March, 1906.—JOHN MACOMBER FERRIS, Jun., of Tacoma, Washington, one of the United States of America, Lumberman. Improvements in lumber-unloading mechanism.

Extract from Specification.—The novel features of the invention consist in the lever of peculiar construction, having its fulcrum supported on the axle of a pair of wheels and provided with an adjustable leg or support, the said lever comprising a lifting section 6, a power-transmitting section 5, and a power or handle section 3, the sections 3, 5, and 6 of the lever being preferably arranged in the same vertical plane, but the section 6 being inclined upwardly approximately 30 deg. to the section 5, and the sections 3 and 5 being united by a bend. The reason for the section 6 being shorter than the section 5 is that the same may be readily inserted under a pile of lumber or the like. The reason for having the section 3 inclined upwardly to the section 5 is so that the section 6 can be elevated much farther before the outer end of the section 3 strikes the ground. A further feature of the invention is to also strengthen the sections 3, 5, and 6 by means of side-straps or bonds 9, such straps extending beyond the section 6 and bent outwardly to support a cross-head 10 and connect the same rigidly to the section.

(Specification, 8s.; drawings, 2s.)

No. 20976.—6th April, 1906.—ERIC BROUGHTON, of Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand, Tailor. Improvements in measuring, fitting, and cutting ladies’ and gentlemen’s clothing.*

Claim.—The use of an adjustable skeleton or try-on garment, with inlays, and preferably only one sleeve seamed in and one shoulder unsewn, with which to accurately ascertain the proportions of persons for coats, vests, jackets, or any other body garment, without the usual use of tape-lines or rules, in combination with a chart on which to record the proportions and alterations from the normal, if any, of the person being fitted, substantially as described.

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

No. 21005.—17th April, 1906.—JAMES THOMAS HUNTER, of Queen’s Chambers, Wellington, New Zealand, Registered Patent Agent (nominee of the Printing Machinery Company Limited, of 188 Fleet Street, London, England, Manufacturers of and Dealers in Printing Machines, the assignees of Henry Alexander Wise Wood, of Metropolitan Building, 1 Madison Avenue, New York, United States of America). Improvements in apparatus for casting curved stereotypes.

Extract from Specification.—In the apparatus described in letters patent No. 20355, the drag or core is unlocked by the