2964
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 79

Claims.—(1.) In a pulling-over or like machine, a toe-gripper having sectional jaws capable of turning independently on their own axes, and also together about a common axis, with or without means for simultaneously opening and closing said jaws. . . . (4.) In a pulling-over or like machine having sectional toe-grippers, side grippers constructed and arranged to be capable of following a longitudinal movement of said toe-grippers, with or without means (such, for example, as 43, 44) for compelling such following movement, and with or without means (such, for example, as 42) for restoring said side grippers to normal position at the close of an operation, all for the purpose specified. . . . (7.) In a pulling-over or like machine, sectional toe-clamps constructed and arranged to hold the upper in pulled-over position, in combination with toe-lasting wipers guided by said toe-clamps in relation to the plane of the sole. . . . (11.) In a pulling-over or like machine, a pivoted tack-block, and a driver arranged to actuate said tack-block forwardly over the work as the driver descends to drive the tack.
(Specification, £1 17s. 6d.)
[NOTE.—Here follow forty-six other claims.]

No. 28711.—10th November, 1910.—UNITED SHOE MACHINERY COMPANY, of Paterson, in the State of New Jersey, United States of America, a corporation duly organized under the laws of said State of New Jersey, carrying on business as Shoe-machinery Manufacturers, and having a place of business at 205 Lincoln Street, Boston, in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in said United States of America (assignees of Louis Amedee Casgrain, of Beverly, in said Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Inventor). Improvements in or relating to work-supports.*
Claims.—(1.) A work-support comprising, in combination, a work-sustaining member, a carrier for the said member (for example, 440), and means, including a device arranged to lock the said carrier, which first cause the carrier to be locked against downward movement and then act unyieldingly to move the work-sustaining member into work-clamping position. (2.) A work-support comprising, in combination, a work-sustaining member, a carrier for the said member normally acted upon by a spring to raise the work-support into work-holding position, and a device adapted not only to lock the carrier with the work-sustaining member in work-clamping position, but also to lock the carrier against movement during the work-releasing movement of the said sustaining member.
(Specification, £1.)
[NOTE.—Here follow eleven other claims.]

No. 28722.—10th November, 1910.—JOHN GREENSLADE, of Prebbleton, Canterbury, New Zealand, Engineer. Improvements in suction-fan white-coat lifter for threshing-machines.*
Claim.—In threshing-machines, suction-fans formed with projecting ribs extending in parallel lines across the inside surface of the casing, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(Specification, 1s. 6d.)

No. 28745.—17th November, 1910.—ROBERT BAIN WIGHT, of Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand, Accountant. An improved sausage or mincing machine.*
Claims.—(1.) In an improved sausage or mincing machine of the class described, a revolvable rake or disengaging-tool provided at the outside of the mesh or perforated plates, in the manner and for the purpose set forth. (2.) An improved sausage or mincing machine of the class described, consisting of a number of screw formations of different diameters, enclosed in casings or chambers, said screw formations being longitudinally connected, and adapted to be revolved by hand or other power, each screw formation being provided at its outer end with its corresponding cutter and mesh-plate, in combination with a rake or disengaging-tool, provided on the outsides of the mesh or perforated plates, in the manner and for the purpose set forth, as described and illustrated.
(Specification, 3s.)

No. 28826.—3rd December, 1910.—ELIZABETH MARY THOMPSON, of Telephone Road, Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand, Married Woman. An improved single-cord venetian blind rotated by screw or threaded adjustment to roller working in one of the bearings.*
Extract from Specification.—The improvement in this single-cord venetian blind lies in centrally fitting to one end of the roller a screw or thread through one of the bearings in such a way that as the blind is pulled up the roller in rotation will cause the rod to travel through the bearing, or draw it back therethrough, or vice versa as the blind is lowered. The opposite end of the roller is fitted with another rod centrally, which is fluted or otherwise shaped to engage one or more pawls which by its engagement will check the blind, and which can be released or engaged in any of the ways common with the single-cord venetian blinds.
(Specification, 3s.)
[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]

No.▼29239.—10th▼March,▼1911.—STEPHEN WILSON STEPHENSON, of Patetonga, Farmer, and WILLIAM JOHN COXHEAD, of Waitakaruru, Farmer, both of New Zealand. Improved washing-fluid.
Claim.—A washing-fluid consisting of lime, soda, borax, liquid ammonia, and water in approximately the proportions specified.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.)

No. 29256.—14th March, 1911.—ORLANDO VENNING THOMAS, A.M.Inst.C.E., M.Inst.E.E., Municipal Electrical Engineer, of Penang, Straits Settlement. A new or improved electrically insulating compound, and process for preparing the same.
Claim.—(1.) An electrically insulating compound composed of mica, resin, and resin-oil.
(Specification, 2s. 9d.)
[NOTE.—Here follow five other claims.]

No. 29436.—26th April, 1911.—ALFRED WOOLNOUGH, of 313 to 319 Cumberland Street, Dunedin, New Zealand, Engineer (assignee of Francis Henry Crittall, of Manor Works, Braintree, Essex, England, Engineer). Improvements in jointing metal sash-bars.
Claim.—(1.) A joint between two T-section sash-bars of equal size in which the flange of one bar lies between the flange and the web of the other bar, the web of each bar having a rectangular slot cut in it to receive the uncut portion of the web of the other bar, such webs being otherwise uncut and undeformed, substantially as described.
(Specification, 2s. 9d.)
[NOTE.—Here follow two other claims.]

No. 29568.—18th May, 1911.—ALFRED EDWARD BAYLIS, of Pihama, Taranaki, New Zealand, Farmer. Improved composition for curing sore teats and preventing mastitis and cowpox.
Claims.—(1.) For the purpose indicated, a composition consisting of vaseline, mutton-fat, beef-fat, lard, and Jeyes’ fluid, substantially as and for the purposes specified. (2.) A composition comprising vaseline one-fourth part, mutton-fat one-fourth part, beef-fat one-fourth part, lard one-fourth part, and Jeyes’ fluid in the proportion of 1 per cent. of the whole, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.
(Specification, 1s. 3d.)

No. 29658.—1st June, 1911.—EDWIN CUTHBERT WOODFORD and JAMES McLAY, both of Christchurch, New Zealand, Machine Experts. An improved pulsator for milking-machines.*
Claim.—(1.) A pulsator for milking-machines comprising a body having a main vacuum-port communicating with the main vacuum-pipe, and ports communicating with pulsating-pipes, and a valve-plate having a groove and a slot which connect the said latter ports alternately to the main vacuum-port and the atmosphere, substantially as set forth.
(Specification, 4s. 6d.)
[NOTE.—Here follow three other claims.]

No. 29682.—8th June, 1910.† —LYNDALL FORSE, of “Westella,” Grove Avenue, Yeovil, Somerset, England, Dispenser; JOHN ALDERSON MAYO, of Church Street, Yeovil aforesaid, Solicitor; and FREDERICK STANLEY SPILLER, of 10 Estelle Road, Hampstead, London, England, Commissaire. Improvements in and relating to wheels for vehicles.
Extract from Specification.—In making tires it has been proposed to form the rim of hinged members with free or unattached ends adapted to be collapsed by folding the hinged portions inwardly one over the other. This invention has for its object to provide an improved construction of wheel of this type, whereby the parts may be more readily taken apart and assembled and firmly held together in use. In a wheel made in accordance with this invention, the detachable and collapsible rim is adapted to be forced out into its expanded position by a toggle-lever.
(Specification, 2s.)
[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]

No. 29873.—15th July, 1911.—JOHN THOMAS HOPKINS, of 27 Bolton Street, Petone, Wellington, New Zealand, Plumber. Improvements in or relating to stop-cocks.*
Extract from Specification.—According hereto, a screw is threaded through a boss formed upon the side of the casing of the cock, and is adapted to pass into the port of the plug when the cock is closed and thereby lock the cock. The outer end of the screw has a special shape, and is covered by the boss. A special key is therefore necessary to operate the screw.
(Specification, 2s. 9d.)
[NOTE.—The above extract from the specification is inserted in place of the claims.]