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THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.

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for the purposes specified. (3.) In vending-machines of the class described, the means for holding and exhibiting the operating coin after it has performed its function, substantially as described, and as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 2 of the drawings. (4.) In vending-machines of the class described, a trap-door for closing the delivery-opening beneath the delivery-wheel, constructed and operated in the manner described, and as illustrated in the drawings. (5.) In vending-machines of the class described, the combination with the operating-lever 46 of a spring such as 47, substantially as and for the purposes specified. (6.) The general arrangement, construction, and combination of parts in our improved coin-operated vending-machine, as described and explained, as illustrated in the drawings, and for the several purposes set forth.

(Specification, 11s. 6d.; drawing, 3s.)

No. 20254.—30th October, 1905.—THOMAS WALKER FOWLER, M. Inst., C.E., of 408-410 Collins Street, Melbourne, in the State of Victoria, Australia, Civil Engineer. Improvements in or connected with fire-plugs in street water-pipes.*

Claims.—(1.) In fire-plugs, in combination, a fire-plug, three or more fins or guides projecting internally from the sides of the valve-chamber and arranged to guide the valve to its seat, and means for securing the parts together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (2.) In fire-plugs, in combination, a cylindrical valve with a flat closing face, or a conical closing face, or with a closing face being a portion of a spherical or spheroidal surface, guides for such valve, a valve-seat, and means for securing the fixed portions together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (3.) In fire-plugs, in combination, a cylindrical fire-plug valve, three or more centring arms or guides projecting from the sides of the valve and arranged to guide the valve to its seat, and means for securing the fixed portions together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (4.) In fire-plugs, in combination, a pillar fire-plug, a detachable cover with a fire-plug the hydrant-seat of which is placed above the street or footpath level, and means for securing the fixed portions together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (5.) In fire-plugs, in combination, a cover hinged to the fire-plug, a fire-plug the hydrant-seat of which is placed above the street or footpath level, and means for securing the fixed portions together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (6.) In fire-plugs, the combination with a pillar fire-plug of a cover-seat projecting from the sides of the fire-plug, and means for securing the fixed portions together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (7.) In fire-plugs, the combination with a pillar fire-plug having a detachable cover and a seat upon which the cover will rest, of three or more centring guides on the seat, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (8.) In fire-plugs, in combination with a pillar fire-plug having a detachable cover, locking-arms arranged to fit under or against the hydrant-lugs of the fire-plug, and means for securing the fixed portions together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (9.) In fire-plugs, the combination with a pillar fire-plug having a detachable cover and locking-arms arranged to fit under or against the hydrant-lugs of the fire-plug, of a locking-pawl attached to the cover, and engaging on the back of either hydrant-lug, such locking-pawl and hydrant-lugs being formed with or without teeth or serrations upon their engaging surfaces, substantially as and for the purposes specified. (10.) In fire-plugs, in combination with a pillar fire-plug having a hinged cover, a cover secured in the closed position by a weighted catch, or a spring catch, or a bolt, or a lock, and means for securing the fixed portions together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (11.) In fire-plugs, a distance-piece to receive an ordinary fire-plug, and having an upper flange of diameter greater than that of the base flange of the fire-plug, the projecting portion of such upper flange forming a seat for a detachable cover, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (12.) In fire-plugs, the combination forming a pillar fire-plug consisting of an ordinary fire-plug with a distance-piece having its upper flange arranged to act as a cover-seat, and a detachable cover provided with locking-arms to engage with the hydrant-lugs of the fire-plug, a locking-pawl and means for securing the fixed portions together, substantially as and for the purposes set forth. (13.) In fire-plugs, the combination with a fire-plug having a detachable or hinged cover such as that referred to, of a distance-piece adapted to receive such plug and cover, substantially as and for the purposes specified. (14.) In fire-plugs, the general combination and arrangement of the several parts as illustrated in the drawings forming a complete improved fire-plug, substantially as and for the purposes set forth.

(Specification, 10s. 6d.; drawing, 2s.)

No. 20366.—21st November, 1905.—WILLIAM STONE, of 48 Clyde Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, Machinist. An apparatus for raising, lowering, and locking window-sashes.*

Claims.—(1.) In appliances for moving sashes to any required position and leaving them automatically locked in such position, the combination of a tooth-wheel engaging a rack, and also a pawl normally locking said wheel by a spring, with a handle that by being inserted removes said pawl and engages the wheel, thus allowing the sash to which the wheel is geared to be moved up or down as needed, said wheel being automatically relocked by the withdrawal of the handle, which action automatically allows the pawl to effect the locking, all substantially as set forth. (2.) In double-hung sashes of otherwise usual construction, the substitution of the usual weights, pulleys, lifts, cords, and fasteners for a tooth-wheel mounted on the usual pulley-styles of a window-frame, and geared to a rack fixed to the hanging style of a sash, said wheel capable of being worked by a handle that by being placed in position for said working automatically removes a pawl that normally engages between the teeth of said wheel and returns it to said normal position on the withdrawal of said handle, all substantially as set forth and as illustrated in the drawing. (3.) In moving sliding or hung sashes and leaving them locked in any position by automatic action, in combination with sashes, a handle constructed of a number of cylindric and angular portions on its body, said handle having a disc to facilitate the keeping of same pressed in while it is being revolved, with the shoulders between said cylindric and angular portions acting on the pawls that on being removed allow the working of the wheels, and consequently of the sashes, all substantially as set forth. (4.) In sliding hung sashes, a tooth-wheel placed in an axial line with a similar tooth-wheel, these mounted one opposite the edge of each sash of a window, and each gearing to its rack, and being normally locked by a pawl that is moved by the introduction of a handle having a shoulder that is capable of assuming two positions, one for working the nearer sash and one for working the further sash, all substantially as set forth. (5.) In sliding sashes, the combination of a tooth-wheel engaging in a rack at the edge of each sash, said gearing automatically locked by the withdrawal of the working handle, which removes said lock on its insertion in the bosses of the wheels by a shoulder removing the pawl, combined with a spring roller on the opposite edge of the sash to that worked by the said wheel for lessening friction between sash and frame, all substantially as set forth.

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

No. 20476.—15th December, 1905.—JOHN HUGH ALEX. MCPHEE, of Dunedin, New Zealand, School-teacher. Improved pocket tobacco cutter and box.*

Extract from Specification.—I make a small box, preferably of metal, and fix a small “plane-iron” at about the usual angle and in one of the usual ways, preferably by a set-screw, and in such a manner that it is removable for sharpening, &c. Then by holding a piece of tobacco in one hand, or, perhaps, against something rigid, the required amount of shredded tobacco of the required fineness (as the plane-iron can be set to cut as desired) is cut, and the cut portion is deposited within a hollow compartment of the box. When near the end or at any time the ends can be all nipped off by a small chisel-shaped knife fixed to the box, the lid acting as a lever to press the piece on to the cutting-edge of the knife, so that all can be cut to the last morsel. When preferred, said box is also a match-box.

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

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

No. 20508.—30th December, 1905.—RICHARD ARTHUR BRADBURY, of Christchurch, New Zealand, Oilskin-clothing Manufacturer. Improvements in the sleeves of waterproof coats.*

Claims.—(1.) In a waterproof coat, attaching a flap around the sleeves thereof to cover creases formed by bending the elbow, substantially as described. (2.) In a waterproof coat, attaching a flap around the sleeves thereof to cover creases formed by bending the elbow, and providing a second flap for reinforcing the first flap and telescoping thereon, substantially as described.

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