From The Elements of the Science of Nutrition by Graham Lusk, published by W.B. Saunders, 1917, page 68-69.
Monthly Archives: February 2015
Respiration Apparatus, Williams, 1917
Respiration Apparatus, Pettenkofer and Voit, 1860’s
Spirometer, Mijnhardt Vicatest, circa 1990’s
A rolling seal volume displacement spirometer. Found on an European Ebay listing.
Spirometer, Kifa, 1970
Water seal spirometer, made by Kifa of Sweden, circa 1970. From an on-line museum website carl.kulturen.com/medi/web/object/20307. Made of metal and plastic. Dimensions given as L 49 cm, Br 46 cm, H 119 cm,
Spirometer, Collins, 9 Liter Respirometer, 1967
Spirometer, Collins, 13.5 Liter Respirometer, 1967
Helium Dilution FRC, Collins, 1967
Spirometer, Collins Survey, 1981
From: Instruction Manual for the Collins Survey Spirometer, Manual No. 22168, Third Printing May 1981.
“1.A. DESCRIPTION
“A.1. The Survey Spirometer is a precision, calibrated, water-seal spirometer which may be used for the performance of ventilation tests.
“A.2. Figure 1 shows the basic equipment layout with all the major components identified. The spirometer body is constructed of copper while a rugged cast aluminum base supports the unit. Lightweight plastic is used for the spirometer bell.
“1.B. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
“B.1. Dimensions
“Length: 16-18”
“Width: 12”
“Height: 20”
“Shipping Weight: 32 pounds.
“Net Weight: 16 pounds.
“Water capacity: 1 quart, approximately.
“B.2. Spirometer Performance Specifications:
“Kymograph: single speed, 1920 mm/min.
“Spirometer capacity: 8 liters.
“Response: +/- 1% 0-140 CPM.
“Calibration Accuracy: +/- 1% for life of bell.
“Safety: UL Listed 544”
Treadmill, Collins, 1967
1-8 MPH treadmill for Stationary Exercise. From “Directions for operating a Collins chain-compensated gasometer”, Second Edition Cat. No. P-469. Warren E. Collins, Inc. May, 1967.
“This sturdy, yet easily portable, 1-8 MPH treadmill moves on 5” dia. ball-bearing casters. The optional “Electrolift” enables effortless inclination to 16 degrees (30%) with only the touch of a switch.”