Oct. 18.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2783

type described having a lever or rocker geared to a movable device by which the wire is fed, a measuring-leg projecting downward from that rocker, and a stop adjusted by the work, of a pin or eccentric between the leg and the rocker that constitutes the connection between the two and is automatically adjusted to change, for the purpose described, the distance to which the leg projects from the rocker, with or without an element (for example, a member that is curved) to insure that such modification shall occur during only a part of the movement of the rocker.

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

(Specification, 11s. 6d.; drawing, 2s.)

No. 20470.—19th December, 1905.—HENRY CLEARY, of Whangarei, New Zealand, Farmer. Improved means for cooling and holding cream and the like.*

Extract from Specification.—The novel feature of the invention consists in the combination with an ordinary water-jacketed pan of means whereby the cream, before it enters the pan, may be caused to travel through a pipe or passage, which is in contact with a similar passage through which cold water is caused to circulate before entering the jacket space surrounding the pan.

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

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

No. 20558.—10th January, 1906.—EDWIN HENSHALL, of Frank Street, Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand, Builder. An improved motor-driven friction-hoist.*

Claims.—(1.) In a hoist, a guide-pulley journalled below the drum and around which the hoisting-rope is passed, substantially as set forth. (2.) In combination with a hoist having an operating-lever pivoted to the frame thereof, and in which lever one end of the drum-axle is pivoted, a guide-pulley journalled below the drum and around which the hoisting-rope is passed, substantially as set forth.

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

No. 20564.—11th January, 1906.—SAMUEL ARMSTRONG, of Te Uku, Raglan, Auckland, New Zealand, Farmer. An improved leg-rope grip.*

Claim.—(1.) The improved leg-rope grip comprising, in combination, a foundation-plate, springs, one end of each spring being secured to the foundation-plate and parallel to and at a distance apart from each other, the free ends of the springs being turned outwardly from the plate in opposite directions, substantially as set forth.

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

No. 20586.—17th January, 1906.—EDWIN PHILLIPS, of 533 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Patent Attorney and Engineer (nominee of Paul Gredt, of Luxembourg, Boulevard de la foire, Grand Duché of Luxembourg, Engineer). Improvements in and relating to the treatment of ores.*

Claims.—(1.) The described process of producing iron or steel, which process consists in refining a bath of pig iron in an electric induction furnace by means of the convulsive movement caused by the pulsations of the inducing currents, said movement causing suitable ores or other additions to react rapidly upon pig iron, or cast iron, or the like. (2.) Apparatus for carrying into practice the process described, consisting of an electric induction furnace having an annular hearth provided with sumps or compartments for introducing the necessary additions, and provided with restricted or widened portions for the purpose of forming an operating hearth for the reactions taking place, said sumps or compartments or portions being so arranged as to direct said additions to come within the sphere of the pulsations of the bath. (3.) Apparatus for carrying out the process described, comprising an electric induction furnace with annular hearth, tapping-holes provided at different levels for drawing off the slag or the molten bath, and a tipping mechanism for the purpose of running off the metal or the slag.

(Specification, 9s.; drawing, 4s.)

No. 20616.—23rd January, 1906.—THOMAS DRIFFIELD, of 9 Douglas Wallace Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Photographer. An improvement in chimney-pots.*

Description.—This invention relates to an improvement in the class of chimney-tops described in the specification of New Zealand Patent No. 19552. The object of the invention is the provision of a stronger draught in the flue. The funnel is constructed in a curved form, the widened end first receiving the draught, and the narrow end leading to the main draught D. Instead of having a funnel or cup at D, as shown in the aforesaid patent, I leave it empty and put a funnel of slightly different shape at X.

[NOTE.—The above description of the invention is inserted in place of the claim.]

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

No. 20624.—23rd January, 1906.—THOMAS ROWE GEORGE, of Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand, Clerk. An improved distance-gauge, the same being specially designed for use in the game of bowls.*

Claim.—In measuring-gauges of the class described, the combination with the pointer of a collar fitting around it and capable of longitudinal movement thereon, to cover or uncover the cord-hole in the side of the pointer, and means for retaining the collar in the covering position, substantially as specified.

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

No. 20981.—11th April, 1906.—JOHN MCNALLY, of Emu Street, Longreach, Queensland, Australia, Grazier. An improved fencing-dropper.*

Claims.—(1.) A dropper such as described placed on the fence at right angles thereto and locked by turning flat to the fence and being secured in one or more places. (2.) A dropper made of thin sheet-metal of suitable transverse section, having down one edge thereof slots in which the wires forming the fence are placed, means such as the wire ties being provided for holding the dropper against the fence when strained. (3.) A dropper made of thin sheet-metal of suitable transverse section, having down one edge thereof slots in which the wires forming the fence are placed, means such as the slot and recess F being provided for holding the dropper against the fence when strained.

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

No. 21043.—27th April, 1906.—FREDERICK GOULD BALE SANDERS, ROBERT SANDERS, and HENRY SANDERS, all of 20 Little Taranaki Street, Wellington, New Zealand, Builders and Contractors. A portable electric drilling-machine.*

Claims.—(1.) In means for use in drilling iron girders and other ironwork, in combination, a bed-plate adapted to be secured upon the article to be drilled, an electric motor secured upon the bed-plate, a bracket also secured upon the bed-plate and having a vertical member, a drilling-machine secured to the vertical member of the bracket and driving connection between the motor and the drilling-machine, substantially as specified. (2.) The means for use in drilling iron girders and other ironwork, substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in the drawings.

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

No. 21074.—3rd May, 1906.—GEORGE CHESELL, of Brunswick, Victoria, Australia, Manufacturer of Safety Mining-cages. Improvements in encased spring devices and the like.*

Claims.—(1.) A device of the class indicated in which a casing has a screw-cap, a central bolt, a nut thereon, a plurality of coiled springs in line and of different strengths, and end means for the attachment of chains or connections. (2.) The combination as a whole of the parts shown in Fig. 1, constructed as described. (3.) In a device of the class indicated, the parts in claim 1 modified by provision of a plug screwed inside the casing, as described with reference to Fig. 3. (4.) In a device of the class indicated, the tubular casing open at one end and having at said end a screw thread, and having the other end closed to form a lug, with an interior distance piece, and perforated, substantially as described.

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