MANY N.Z. INVENTIONS

Greymouth Evening Star, 15 September 1934, Page 14

MANY N.Z. INVENTIONS

MOSTLY FOR WIRELESS. One of the features of the annual report of the Commissioner of Patents eMr H. T. Atkinson), which was presented in the House of Representatives is the increase, in the 'number or applications received tin lespect; oi radio apparatus. They totalled 313 for the year, as compared with 21 for the previous year. Commenting on this, the repoit stated that this increase in inventions relating to telephony and telegraphy emphasised the steadily inci easing importance of radio and its attendant problems. This class of invention had for many years shown great activity, and the sudden leap in the number of inventions under this head last year called for special comment. / “The broadcasting industry depends for its existence upon patent monopolies and the international aspect of these monopolies becomes yearly more intricate and important. This is particularly so on account of the growing tendency for this kind of property to be controlled by large organisations, whose fees and evidence of title are sometimes questioned by customers. It is unnecessary to stress the extraordinarily powerful position that radio already occupies in regard to and international welfare, and the rapidity of the growth of the industry makes it difficult to forecast the limits of future development. It has become quite evident, however, that fresh provision in regard to local law and international conventions are necessary from time to time, to meet the unusual problems to which radio gives rise.” The report records that the amount received’ in patent fees during 1933 was £8261/18/4, being £352/18/7 less than in 1932. In addition to that in telephony and telegraphy, the main increases occur in engines (three classes), 127 (99); dairying, G 8 (45); brewing, distilling, etc., 21 (6); pipes, tubes, and hose 33 (21); locks, latches, and hinges, 30 (19); and cooling and freezing, 36 (25). Included in the decreases in applications are the following: Building construction (three classes). 52 (95); cultivating and tilling 29 (95); furniture and upholstery, desks, blinds, curtains, etc.. 20 (42); indicating calculating, and measuring (including moisture testers) 44 (65); and medicines and surgical appliances 28 (.49).