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pipes (13), which project through the holes (12) into the compartment (2). The end of the outlet (7) rests on the ordinary P-trap (14.)

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

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

No. 22545.—14th March, 1907.—FREDERICK RICHARD BEUHNE, of Toobarac, Rodney, Victoria, Australia, Apiarist. A new apparatus for rendering beeswax and the cappings of honeycomb by means of tubes charged with hot water, steam, or hot air, and separating the honey and beeswax from the refuse.*

Claims.—(1.) In an apparatus for rendering beeswax and the cappings of honeycomb, the outer metal casing A, in combination with inner casing B, forming the jacketed spaces C, with the transverse tubes E with longitudinal ribs or vanes E1, substantially as described and illustrated by the drawings. (2.) For an apparatus for rendering beeswax and the cappings of honeycombs, the outer metal casing A, in combination with inner casing B, and receiving-tray D, together with the outlet for honey D1, and the outlet for wax D2, substantially as described and illustrated by the drawings. (3.) In an apparatus for rendering beeswax and the cappings of honeycombs, the water-receiving vessel which also acts as a knife-heater F, with overflow-pipe F1, and tap G for emptying the apparatus, substantially as described and illustrated by the drawings. (4.) In an apparatus for rendering beeswax and the cappings of honeycombs, the methods of heating the horizontal tubes E, which may be square or of other suitable section—first, by a stove or lamp placed within the space K; secondly, by using a steam coil arranged within the apparatus; and, thirdly, by the admission of live steam brought from an independent source—substantially as described and illustrated by the drawings. (5.) In an apparatus for rendering beeswax and the cappings of honeycombs, the combination and arrangement of the several parts forming an apparatus for rendering beeswax and the cappings of honeycombs, substantially as described and illustrated by the drawings.

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

No. 22640.—5th April, 1907.—THOMAS TAIT, of Waiwera South, Otago, New Zealand, Farmer. An improved dropper for wire fences.

Claims.—(1.) A fencing-dropper made of wire in independent segments, each segment having a hook at each end, each hook receiving the fence-wire and a hook of the adjacent segment, the segments being arranged, combined, and operating substantially as and for the purposes specified and illustrated in the drawing. (2.) A fencing-dropper constructed of wire in independent segments, each segment having a hook at each end, each hook receiving the fence-wire and a hook of the adjacent segment, the bottom hook of one segment receiving the fence-wire and also the top hook of the segment next below it, substantially as specified and as illustrated in the drawing.

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

No. 22902.—28th May, 1907.—GEORGE EDWARD SMITH, of 186 High Street, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, Boot-manufacturer. Improvements in rubber over-shoes and other rubber footwear.*

Claims.—(1.) A golosh having a recess in its heel portion, a disc of leather or the like fitting the recess, a heel-plate within the golosh, and a rivet passing through the disc, through the heel portion of the golosh, and through said heel-plate, substantially as specified. (2.) A golosh having a heel portion provided with a recess, a disc of leather or the like fitting said recess, a washer let into a recess in the disc, a flanged plate within the golosh, a rivet passing through the disc, through the heel portion, and through said plate, and an insertion-slip interposed between the disc and the heel portion, substantially as specified. (3.) For the purpose indicated, the employment of a flanged heel-plate within the golosh, substantially as specified. (4.) For the purpose indicated, the employment of the insertion-slip of rubberised material between the disc and the insole of the golosh, substantially as specified.

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

No. 22922.—30th May, 1907.—WILLIAM FOORD, of Macksville, Nambucca River, New South Wales, Australia, Butter-factory Manager. Improvements in and relating to milk and cream coolers.

Claims.—(1.) In milk and cream coolers of the class set forth, cooling the circulating medium by expanding ammonia within a chamber or continuous pipe, which is surrounded by the pipe or chamber containing a circulating medium, substantially as described and explained. (2.) In milk and cream coolers of the class set forth, the combination with and in a continuous conveyor or pipe of an internal continuous smaller pipe for the purpose set forth, substantially as described and explained. (3.) The construction of double-coil or continuous piping with double bends or returns, substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3 of the drawings. (4.) The construction of outer and inner conveyors, consisting cf pipes with end pockets surrounding an internal continuous pipe, substantially as described and explained. (5.) The combination and arrangement together of mechanical parts or integers for the purposes set forth, constituting an improved milk and cream cooler, substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in the drawings.

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

No. 22986.—12th June, 1907.—LAVINIA SIMEON, of Gisborne, New Zealand, Gentlewoman. An improved bodkin.

Claim.—An improved bodkin of a flat construction, narrowest at the centre, and widening towards the ends, having a suitable slit at each end, and an eye at one end, the same as illustrated, and substantially as described in the specification.

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

No. 23018.—21st June, 1907.—ALBERT PETER FERGUSSON WATSON, Engineer, and GEORGE DAVID WATSON, Engineer, both of Christchurch, New Zealand. An improved boot-scraper.

Claim.—A boot-scraper constituted by a number of helically twisted iron bars extending in parallel lines across a frame, and each one so mounted within the frame as to be free to rotate, substantially as specified.

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

No. 23063.—25th June, 1907.—DOUGLAS WELLWOOD, of 18 Leviathan Street, Boulder, Western Australia, Australia, Engineer. An improved means for preventing the deterioration of fermented and aerated liquors, waters, spirits, and suchlike when the bottles containing same have been partially emptied.

Claims.—(1.) In an improved means for preventing the deterioration of fermented and aerated liquors, waters, spirits, and suchlike when the bottle containing same has been partially emptied, a tray for the bottle, mounted upon a vertical upright or guide, adapted to be lowered and raised, and a pressure exerted thereunder by a coil spring, and a block fastened above the said tray, and having a conical hole, in the bottom of said hole being provided a washer cf rubber or other suitable resilient material, for the purposes set forth. (2.) In an improved means for preventing the deterioration of fermented and aerated liquors, waters, spirits, and suchlike when the bottle containing same has been partially emptied, a tray for the bottle, mounted upon an upright or guide, and adapted to be lowered by means of a pedal-lever, as described. (3.) An improved means for preventing the deterioration of fermented and aerated liquors, waters, spirits, and suchlike when the bottle containing same has been partially emptied, consisting of the parts constructed, arranged, combined, and operating, as set forth and as illustrated in the drawings.

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

No. 23078.—3rd July, 1907.—WILLIAM GRATTAN, of Dookie, Victoria, Australia, Grazier. Improvements in furniture drawers and fittings therefor.

Claims.—(1.) A furniture fitting, locatable over a drawer, consisting of a rail adapted to engage a groove or recess in the drawer-back, and having the described movable pivoted stop