SEPT. 3.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 2391

No. 24605.—3rd July, 1908.—THOMAS MARTYN, of Belmont House, Paeroa, New Zealand, Works Manager. Improvements in reversible sashes for ordinary window-frames.

Claims.—(1.) As a reversible window-sash, the combination of the divided “styles” connected by a pivot and fitted with draught-slips, the said slips being made to move upwards and inwards by means of diagonal slots working on pins. (2.) As a reversible window-sash, the combination of a bolt fixed on bottom rail to engage with a plate-socket fixed to frame to secure sash in position and from outside interference. (3.) As a reversible sash, the combination of a cabin-hook to connect between frame and sashes to secure sashes in position for complete ventilation.

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

No. 24628.—7th July, 1908.—ANDREWS AND BEAVEN, LIMITED, a Company duly incorporated under the Companies Act of New Zealand, and having its registered office at Christchurch, New Zealand, Engineers (assignees of William Andrews, Frank Osmond Andrews, and Arthur Ward Beaven, all of Christchurch, aforesaid, Engineers). Improvements in the mouths of chaff-cutters and the mode of manufacturing the same.

Claims.—(1.) A removable mouth for chaff-cutters, bevelled at top and bottom and both sides, substantially as specified and illustrated. (2.) The improvements in the manufacture of removable mouths for chaff-cutters, consisting in the employment of a metal-chilling device in the manner specified for the purpose of chilling the inner faces of the top and bottom and both sides of the mouth.

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

No. 24635.—6th July, 1908.—RODERICK FREW, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Builder. An improved bowling-game.

Claim.—(1.) The appliances for use in a game of skill such as that set forth, consisting of plurality of bowls of equal size and bias, in combination with a shoot, a hollow formed therein so that a bowl when placed therein will bear on the edges of the said shoot, and a gripping-piece attached to the said shoot, a pair of brackets, a spring-clip forming a part thereof, eyes formed in the said brackets, rods adapted to engage the said eyes, a strip or band supported by the said rods, as described and explained, and as illustrated.

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

No. 24646.—11th July, 1908.—ALEXANDER HARPER ANDERSON, of Lichfield Street, Christchurch, New Zealand, Machinery Agent, and HENRY CHARLES ELL, of Halswell, near Christchurch, aforesaid, Millwright. Improvements in suction-dressing apparatus of threshing-machines.

Claims.—(1.) In apparatus for the purpose indicated, the combination with the sloping board of the shoe, of an inclined spreading-board, a riddle at the lower end thereof, partitions forming passages, and shutters for regulating the opening of same within said riddle-box, a suction-chamber, the mouth of which extends completely across the riddle-box, and an exhaust-fan communicating with said riddle-box, substantially as specified. (2.) In apparatus of the type described, the partitions in the riddle-box with shutters for regulating the opening thereof, and an exhaust-fan for drawing there-through foreign particles to be removed from the grain, substantially as specified.

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

No. 24662.—14th July, 1908.—WILLIAM HARTLEY, of 56 Derby Street, Burton-on-Trent, Stafford, England, Merchant. Improvements in or relating to vapour-incandescent lamps.

Claims.—(1.) The improved inverted vapour-lamp, substantially as and for the purpose set forth. (2.) In a vapour-lamp, the combination of chambers for the self-vaporisation and mixture of the fuel. (3.) In a vapour-lamp, means for preventing passage of solid matter and impurities to the vapour-nozzle, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

(Specification, 4s. 6d. ; drawing, 3s.)

No. 24678.—17th July, 1908.—CHARLES DARE BONDFIELD, of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Law Clerk (nominee of George William Green, of Sydney, aforesaid). Holder and anti-rattler for sliding sashes.

Extract from Specification.—In carrying out my said invention I make a recess in one side of the sash and fit therein a metal tongue angularly to the vertical length of the frame, so as to form a wedge-shaped cavity between said frame and tongue, said cavity having its apex at the top. In this cavity a cylindrical roller is placed. This roller is adapted to roll against the frame when held up to the same by the tongue, and to become jammed between the tongue and the frame when the sash is allowed to move downwardly, and thus bind the sash tightly in the frame against further downward movement; but it will not prevent the moving of the sash upward, even though the tongue continues to press against it. The tongue is made as a spring, or is acted upon by a spring, which is set so as normally to press the roller against the frame and so prevent the sash being slid downward in the frame. To release the grip so as to allow the sash to be slid downward a rocking finger-clip is provided. This clip is connected by a concealed wire with the tongue, and operates to retract it, and so release the pressure from the roller. The sash is therefore capable of being slid downward in the frame only whilst the rocking finger-clip is held; immediately after it is released the sash becomes locked in the frame.

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

(Specification, 6s. 3d. ; drawing, 2s.)

No. 24679.—14th July, 1908.—JOHN CHRISTIE, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Plumber. Improvements in or relating to conduits for electric conductors.

Claims.—(1.) A metal base-block for electric switch-blocks, ceiling-roses, plug-blocks, and the like, substantially as described. (2.) In combination, a metallic conduit-pipe for electrical wires, a metallic base-block, an insulating disc screwed to one side of said base-block provided with apertures for said wires, and means for securing the other side of said base-block to said metallic conduit-pipe, substantially as described. (3.) In combination, a metallic conduit-pipe for electrical wires, a metallic base-block, an insulating disc secured to one side of said base-block provided with apertures for said wires, means for securing the other side of said base-block to said metallic conduit-pipe, and a switch-block or the like secured to said insulating disc so that the said wires passing through said apertures therein may be secured to the terminals of said switch-block or the like, substantially as described. (4.) The complete metallic conduit, substantially as described or illustrated in the drawings.

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

No. 24681.—15th July, 1908.—HARRY CHILDS, of Ashburton, New Zealand, Blacksmith. Improved swingletree and draught-equaliser.

Extract from Specification.—Referring to drawings: From X, following the arrows round to X again, is one piece of flat iron or steel. A and C are the two pivots of the two pulleys marked P. B is the pivot of the hook W, to which a bush is welded. This hook is to attach the swingletree to larger tree behind or to the draught direct. Fig. 1 shows as from the top, and fig. 2 as from the side. The whole swingletree is made of iron or steel. The hook W, which is welded to a bush, is free to move round pivot-stud B. F and G are two bolts, each having a bush to prevent irons of top and bottom being drawn together, and to keep the chains on the pulleys.

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

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

No. 24689.—20th July, 1908.—WILLIAM FRANCIS WALL, of Wanganui, New Zealand, Borough Ranger. An invention for floating stranded vessels.

Claim.—In utilising the lifting force of the incoming water by means of a horizontal platform, and to the vibration of the straw of which such platform is composed, caused by the action of the water on the said straw.

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