Oct. 3.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3013

No. 22071.—16th November, 1906.—SAMUEL GEORGE ROSEMAN and JETHRO LOCK, both of Auckland, New Zealand, Brush Manufacturers. A machine for bunching the materials used in brush and broom making.*

Claims.—(1.) In means for bunching the materials used in brush and broom making, a pair of surfaces each formed with a number of semicircular depressions extending transversely across it and with pointed projections between them, and so disposed and mounted that the two surfaces may be moved towards or away from each other and when in engagement will have the respective projections coinciding and form a number of complete circles between them, and means whereby a layer of the material to be bunched may be fed between the surfaces, substantially as specified. (2.) In means for bunching the materials used in brush and broom making, a pair of wheels the periphery of each one of which is composed of a number of transverse semicircular depressions with pointed projections between mounted on parallel axes, and so disposed that their peripheries are adjacent and the respective pointed projections coincide as the wheels are rotated, and means whereby the material to be bunched is fed between the two wheels, substantially as specified. (3.) In means for bunching the materials used in brush and broom making, the combination with a pair of wheels, constructed and arranged as described in claim 2, of a horizontal travelling-band extending alongside the faces of the wheels and arranged at a level below the point of contact of their peripheries, substantially as specified.
(Specification, 5s. 3d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 22076.—15th November, 1906.—CHARLES SUTTIE, of Waharoa, New Zealand, Flaxmiller, and MONTAGUE HARRISON WYNYARD, of Auckland, New Zealand, Solicitor. An apparatus for cleansing flax fibre and the like.*

Claims.—(1.) In apparatus for cleansing flax fibres and the like, the combination with a wheel or pulley having a grooved periphery rotating on a perpendicular axis, and a tension band or bands running in the groove therein and round another pulley or pulleys, of a drum arranged to rotate on a horizontal axis and above the peripheral surface of which the wheel or pulley passes when rotating, substantially as specified. (2.) In apparatus for cleansing flax fibres and the like, the combination with a wheel or pulley having a grooved periphery rotating on a perpendicular axis, and a tension band or bands running in the groove therein and round another pulley or pulleys, of a drum arranged to rotate on a horizontal axis below the wheel or pulley, such drum being provided with bars or ribs extending longitudinally along its periphery in parallel lines, substantially as specified. (3.) In apparatus for cleansing flax fibres and the like, the combination with a wheel or pulley having a grooved periphery rotating on a perpendicular axis, and a tension band or bands running in the groove therein and round another pulley or pulleys, of a drum such as that referred to in claim 2, and provided at one end with battens at intervals around its periphery, substantially as specified. (4.) In apparatus for cleansing flax fibres and the like, the combination with a wheel or pulley having a grooved periphery rotating on a perpendicular axis, and a tension band or bands running in the groove therein and round another pulley or pulleys, of a pair of drums both constructed as described in claim 2, and arranged on parallel axes in such relative positions that the bars or ribs on one drum as the drums resolve pass into the spaces between the bars or ribs on the other, substantially as specified.
(Specification, 4s. 9d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 22080.—20th November, 1906.—GEORGE HART SAYWELL, of Feilding, New Zealand, Coachbuilder. Improvements in race-starting machines.*

Claims.—(1.) In race-starting machines, the combination with a pair of rotatably-mounted spring operated arms, one on each side of the track carrying the tape or barrier, of posts placed one on each side of the track behind the respective spring arms, a lever-catch pivoted to each post and so disposed that its forward end shall be adapted to engage the end of the spring arm, means for retaining the catches in engagement with the arms, and means for releasing them simultaneously, substantially as specified. (2.) In race-starting machines, in combination, a rotatably-mounted spring arm placed on each side of the track, a post placed on each side of the track behind the spring arm, a catch-lever pivoted on each post with its forward end projecting into the plane of rotation of the spring arm, a lever-arm pivoted to each post and provided with a tooth adapted to overlie the back end of the catch-lever, and means whereby the two lever-arms may be operated together in order to release the respective catch-levers, substantially as specified. (3.) The improved race-starting machine substantially as described and explained, and as illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 4s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 22122.—28th November, 1906.—CHARLES LOOMES, of 90 Thorndon Quay, Wellington, New Zealand, Clerk. Enabling the testing and sampling of wool and other baled materials from the centre of the bale.*

Claims.—(1.) A bar or core of metal, wood, or other suitable material shaped to the form of cavity required as a ventilator, gas escape, or other requirement, in bales of wool or other materials, around which the said wool or other material is pressed or moulded in the formation of bale. (2.) A spiral coil of wire used in conjunction with the bar or core before described, such spiral coil of wire having the effect of retaining the shape of the cavity after the withdrawal of bar or core, and during dumping or any other process of consolidation of bale.
(Specification, 2s. 6d.)

No. 22136.—26th November, 1906.—CALDWELL LINDSAY, of Waianiwa, New Zealand, Traction engine Owner. Swivel adjustable draw-bar for traction-engines and the like.*

Claims.—(1.) In draw-bars for vehicles, a forwardly extending link pivoted at its rear end to the forward end of the draw-bar so as to be capable of turning in a horizontal plane, and provided with means for connecting it to the traction-engine at its forward end, a quadrant arranged concentrically about the pivot-point, and means for fastening the link thereto at any angle to which it may be turned, substantially as specified. (2.) The general arrangement, construction, and combination of parts in my swivel adjustable draw-bar for traction-engines and the like, substantially as described and explained, as illustrated in the drawings, and for the several purposes set forth.
(Specification, 3s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 22139.—28th November, 1906.—WILLIAM FREDERICK JAMES CURNOW, of Aramoho, Wanganui, New Zealand, Inventor. Improvements in hose-couplings.*

Claims.—(1.) A hose-coupling, comprising in combination a tubular piece having an internal annular groove, a second tubular piece having one end tapered to enter said first piece, spring-controlled tongues on said second tubular piece adapted to enter said groove when the two pieces are fitted together, means for depressing said tongues, means for forming a watertight joint between the two pieces, and means for attaching hose to the two pieces respectively, substantially as described. (2.) The complete hose-coupling, substantially as described or illustrated in the drawings.
(Specification, 3s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 22154.—5th December, 1906.—RICHARD JOHN FRY, of 111 Princes Street, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, Mechanic, formerly of 1 Panama Street, Wellington, New Zealand. An improved power gear.*

Extract from Specification.—This invention provides an improved apparatus for the transmission of manual and other power, which apparatus, although simple and comparatively inexpensive to manufacture, will be very effective for use with cranes, grubbing machines, for lifting weights, for locomotion or propulsion of vehicles, and for a number of other purposes in which a continuous transmission of power applied is desired. The apparatus consists of two (or more) wheels constructed preferably of metal and secured at their centres at a suitable distance apart to a winding drum, and each wheel having peripheral teeth, thereby forming a double endless ratchet. The winding drum, which acts as the axle, may protrude through either or both of the ratchet wheels, but ordinarily it projects sufficiently through both to enable a bridle and suitable anchoring or retaining gear to be conveniently affixed thereto. An upwardly curved standard having a foot-piece extends from the anchor-plate—to which it is connected by convenient means as bolts passing through its foot-piece—to a point intermediate the two ratchet wheels, and it provides means for the pivoting of the operating lever. The standard to which the lever is pivotally fastened has sufficient spring to allow of a slight vertical action in addition to a right and