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folded on itself. (4.) A culvert or pipe section according to claim 1, in which the flat edges on the different sections are made to diverge from each other, in combination with a sheath member adapted to connect the diverging flanges.

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

No. 25876.—27th April, 1909.—ALBERT MACDONALD, of Foster Street, Parkside South, South Australia, Telegraphist. An improved telegraphic transmitter.

Extract from Specification.—My invention consists of a vertical pendant or upright vibrator for automatically producing the “dots,” controlled by a horizontal lever, the electrical contact being direct on to the vibrator-spring, thereby dispensing with the secondary-contact spring previously in use.

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

(Specification, 8s.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 25926.—7th May, 1909.—WILLIAM JOSIAH LOVE, Managing Director of Cement-works, and FREDERICK WALTER SKELSEY, Engineer, both of Dunedin and Burnside, New Zealand. Improvements in machinery in the manufacture of cement.

Claims.—(1.) In the manufacture of cement, adjustable means of shaking out the required quantity of clinker, combined with separate adjustable means of shaking out the required quantity of gypsum, said shaking-trays being actuated by one prime mover, so that, when needed, the same relative quantities are passed through them, while the said relative quantities can be differed at will, all substantially as shown on the diagram and as described and as explained. (2.) In the manufacture of cement, a revolving conveyor for conveying material where desired, turning same over and over while being so conveyed, all substantially as set forth. (3.) In the manufacture of cement, in combination, adjustable shaking mixing-trays with revolving conveyers which by turning the conveyed material over and over and delivering the whole of it assist in the thorough mixing of the said materials, all substantially as set forth.

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

No. 25941.—12th May, 1909.—JOHN DOUGLAS, Jun., of 85 Cowper Street, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia, Farrier and Veterinary Surgeon, and FRANCIS GOODWIN GEDDES, of “Almont,” Macpherson Street, Waverley aforesaid, Butcher. Improved dressing-retainer and shield for the knees of horses.

Claims.—(1.) Improved dressing-retainer and shield for the knees of horses, consisting essentially of a pad-piece adapted to hold a dressing or pad and to be removably attached to a shield-piece, and said shield-piece having linings and straps for attachment of same to the leg below the knee, with said pad or dressing upon said knee, substantially as described and explained.

[NOTE.—Here follow four other claims.]

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

No. 25942.—12th May, 1909.—JAMES M. CLARK, 3rd, of Attleboro, in the County of Bristol, Massachusetts, United States of America, Toolmaker. Improvements in target-practice attachment for fire-arms.

Extract from Specification.—The invention consists in the peculiar and novel construction of a target-practice attachment for fire-arms, such as rifles, carbines, or muskets, said attachment being adapted for use in the barrel of the firearm, actuated by the firing-bolt or hammers of the gun, and having details of construction as will be more fully set forth hereinafter and claimed.

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

(Specification, 7s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 25966.—21st May, 1909.—FRANK GEORGE REID, of Wellington, New Zealand, Saddler. An improved cow-cover.

Claim.—A cow-cover characterized by having its rear end made to extend right round the animal’s rear, substantially as described, and as illustrated in the drawings.

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

No. 25969.—22nd May, 1909.—JAMES COLLINS, of Dunedin, New Zealand, Engineer. Improved apparatus for casting metal heads to nails.

Extract from Specification.—The leading features are a pivotally attached flushing-plate, an adjustable nail-retainer, and an automatic raising and ejecting plate. Other features are the pivotally attached combination gate, runner, and shearing-plates, and the method of operating the shearing-plate.

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

(Specification, 5s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

No. 25979.—26th May, 1909.—HENRY MERRETT, of Spring Vale Road, East Burwood, Victoria, Australia, Engineer, and CHARLES EDWARD MERRETT, of 48 Queen’s Bridge Street, South Melbourne, Victoria aforesaid, Merchant. Improvements in or relating to internal-combustion engines.

Extract from Specification.—According to this invention, instead of only air meeting gas or vapour in the engine-cylinder to form an explosive mixture, heated air is caused to absorb water or steam, dependent upon the type of engine. Loaded with the water or steam, the air meets the gas or vapour, thereby making an explosive mixture which explodes more readily and with far greater effect. The charge upon burning produces a black lubricating substance of the approximate consistency of vaseline. This renders cylinder-lubrication unnecessary. The air, heated in its passage, is admitted by the suction stroke of the piston over an inlet-valve, absorbing heated water or steam during its entrance, and producing a comparatively high-temperature mixture in the form of a mist. In some classes of engines steam is used instead of water, the latter being used, for example, in oil-engines, and the former in suction-gas plants, when a suitable valve is provided for its admission. The mist drawn into the cylinder and added to the gas or vapour charge forms an explosive mixture which is very active, and the product of the combustion of which is a very efficient lubricant.

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

(Specification, 7s. 6d.; drawing, 1s.)

An asterisk (*) denotes the complete specification of an invention for which a provisional specification has been already lodged.

NOTE.—The cost of copying the specification and drawing has been inserted after the notice of each application. An order for a copy or copies should be accompanied by a post-office order or postal note for the cost of copying.

The date of acceptance of each application is given after the number.

Extracts from the drawings accompanying the foregoing complete specifications appear at the end of this Gazette.

J. C. LEWIS,
Registrar.

Provisional Specifications accepted.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 30th June, 1909.

APPLICATIONS for Letters Patent, with provisional specifications, have been accepted as under:—

No. 25810.—W. Morris and W. P. Hambleton, steam-boiler fire-box.

No. 25896.—E. Smethurst, baled-goods-temperature indicator.

No. 25862.—J. Arthur, jun., elevating and conveying machinery.

No. 25943.—K. Anglim, vessel-closure.

No. 25944.—H. J. Wilde, metal-extraction.

No. 25946.—J. V. Price, relief-block process.

No. 25948.—A. J. Whiteside, dressing flax-fibre.

No. 25949.—A. H. Cranwell, preventing the raising of dust by trams, &c.

No. 25950.—A. H. Cranwell, preventing the raising of dust by trams, &c.

No. 25954.—W. McInnes, stump, &c., extractor.

No. 25955.—W. White and H. T. Pring, kitchen-range.

No. 25957.—S. Weingott, waterproof coat.

No. 25959.—Hannam’s Limited, bath-water heater. (W. H. Hannam.)

No. 25961.—A. Parker, rotary printing-machine.

No. 25962.—A. K. W. Rissel, electric relay.

No. 25964.—T. Siddans, box for counters, &c.

No. 25965.—W. T. and J. M. Rickus, bird-trap.

No. 25968.—W. Harvey, cheese-pressure block.

No. 25973.—H. Corrick, bicycle, &c., seats, saddles, and pillars.

No. 25978.—J. McCombs, bread-toaster.