Category Archives: 1900s

Submarine Lung Tester, Arcade Spirometer, Recreation

The original version was featured in a circa 1900 arcade machines catalog but none are known to have survived.  This floor model machine is a recreation of the original Mills, numbered 6 of 12 made by John Papa. To play, deposit 5¢, blow into the mouth piece and see how many divers you can bring to the surface. Includes keys. Condition (Excellent). Size 31″ x 17″ x 75-1/2″.  Found on the ArcadeGuy.com website.

Nasal Breathing Valve, Tissot, 1904, Expiratory Switch

valve_nasal_tissot_1904_expiratory

Another version of the nasal breathing valve designed by Tissot with  an electical switch that was activated during expiration. Used one-way valves so exhaled air could be collected and analyzed.  From J. Tissot, “Nouvelle méthode de mesure et d’inscription du débit et des mouvements respiratoires de l’homme et des animaux”, Journal de physiologie et de pathologie générale, 1904, vol 6, pp. 691.

Nasal breathing valve, Tissot, 1904

valve_nasal_tissot_1904

A nasal breathing valve designed by Tissot.  Used one-way valves so exhaled air could be collected and analyzed.  Included an electical switch that was activated during inspiration.  From J. Tissot, “Nouvelle méthode de mesure et d’inscription du débit et des mouvements respiratoires de l’homme et des animaux”, Journal de physiologie et de pathologie générale, 1904, vol 6, pp. 690.