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lated from the metal portion of the iron. A metal plate fitting within the said recess bears upon and retains the heating element in position. A cover-plate fits over the whole and bears upon the base, the different parts being suitably bolted or screwed together.

[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]
(Specification, 2s. 9d.)

No. 28706.—1st December, 1909.†—WILHELM FREDERICK FLORESSELL, formerly of 191 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst, near Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, but now of “Enuk,” Milner Crescent, Woollstonecraft, near Sydney aforesaid, Civil Engineer. Improved calendar and advertising-block.

Extract from Specification.—According to my invention the block is made up of twelve sheets representing the calendar months, each having a minimum of thirty-one spaces for the days. Each daily space has its respective number or date printed on a comparatively small scale, and across or over same may be printed an advertisement or portion thereof, preferably in a different coloured ink. Each of the spaces or rows of spaces is then covered with a second sheet, or strips of paper or the like, bearing the corresponding date or dates on a larger scale, and is or are perforated so as to be readily detached. As the days of the month expire the corresponding space on the upper sheet or strip is torn off leaving the advertising or other matter on the sheet underneath exposed, the top or bottom number on a large scale always representing the existing date according as the calendar is arranged.

[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]
(Specification, 2s. 9d.)

No. 28736.—15th November, 1910.—ROBERT SEYMOUR BENSON, of “Riverside,” Middleton, St. George, Durham, England, Engineer, and HEAD, WRIGHTSON, AND COMPANY, LIMITED, of Teesdale Ironworks, Thornaby-on-Tees, York, England, Engineers and Ironfounders. A new or improved method of and means for washing coal or separating certain substances of different specific gravities.

Claims.—(1.) An apparatus for washing coal or separating substances of different specific gravities, comprising an inclined trough having a suitable reciprocating conveying motion—preferably the Marcus motion—imparted to it, a deck forming a tunnel extending along the upper part of the trough and subjected to said conveying motion, and a nozzle for water arranged above the upper end of the said deck, the arrangement being such that the material to be treated is thoroughly wetted and washed along the upper surface of the deck down on to the trough; the lighter portions are carried down over the tail of the trough, whilst the heavier portions are driven along the tunnel and discharged at the upper end thereof. (2.) The general arrangement and combination of parts constituting the improved apparatus for separating lighter from heavier substances, such as coal and its refuse, substantially as described, and illustrated in the drawings.

(Specification, 5s. 6d.)

No. 28746.—17th November, 1910.—ARTHUR MOAD, Jun., of Spring Hill, Engineer, and ARCHIBALD JAMES JERVIE, of Petersham, Engineer; both in the State of New South Wales, Australia. An improved potato-dropper.

Claims.—(1.) An improved potato-dropper, consisting essentially of a hopper provided with a feed-shute, and a hollow wheel provided with peripheral spring-grippers, and an annular aperture in the side opposing the said hopper, the said wheel being mounted upon a horizontal shaft traversing the said hopper, and actuated by gearing from the ground-wheel or other rotating part of the implement to which the dropper is attached, all substantially as described and illustrated.

[NOTE.—Here follow six other claims.]
(Specification, 6s. 3d.)

No. 28747.—17th November, 1910.—MABEL IDA MAY HANLON, of 262 King Street, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Artist, and WILLIAM ELAND, of 426 King Street, Newtown, aforesaid, Artist. Improvements in saucepans.

Claims.—(1.) Improvements in saucepans, consisting of the provision upon the body thereof of an upper and lower external ring each provided with an annular groove, and an attachable handle consisting of mutually pivoted members provided with oppositely turned lugs designed to engage with the said grooves, all substantially as described and illustrated and for the purpose set forth.

[NOTE.—Here follow two other claims.]
(Specification, 3s. 9d.)

No. 28749.—14th December, 1909.†—JOHN CHARLES WILLIAM STANLEY, of 246 Riverside Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, Chemical Engineer. Improvement in the manufacture of wood-pulp.

Claims.—(1.) The process of making wood-pulp, which includes soaking the wood in a hot caustic-soda solution, subsequently boiling the wood in the solution under pressure in a closed vessel, cooling the wood-product in the liquor in which it has been boiled, and subsequently separating the wood-product from the liquor. (2.) The process of manufacturing wood-pulp, which includes soaking the wood in a hot caustic-soda solution, straining the liquor from the wood into a digester, raising the temperature to boiling-point, adding the previously soaked wood, and cooking in the digester at a pressure until the wood becomes thoroughly disintegrated, and allowing the wood-product to be cooled while in the liquor in which it was boiled.

[NOTE.—Here follow six other claims.]
(Specification, 7s.)

No. 28755.—16th November, 1910.—GEORGE PERCIVAL DYER, of Great King Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, Sanitary Engineer and Plumber. Improvements in acetylene-gas generators.

Claims.—(1.) In acetylene-gas generators, the gas-holders furnished with a guide-tube for relieving the holder of any excess of gas, combined with a connection from the generators to the holder consisting of a means of pressing the rubber-tipped nozzle against the tube to the holder, and the automatic means of bringing other generators into operation, all substantially as described and as explained, and as illustrated in the drawing. (2.) In combination, generators having floats under them to facilitate withdrawing, with a tubular guide for conveying away the excess of gas, and the improved means of forming a connection between the generator and the holder, and the subsequent bringing into action fresh generators automatically, all substantially as set forth.

(Specification, 2s. 9d.)

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J. C. LEWIS,
Registrar.