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Apparatus for filling Mr. Lunardi's Balloon
- 1784
From the "Explanation of the Apparatus" (page 67):
1. Net
2. Balloon
3. Crown to suspend the Balloon
4. Barrels of Zinc
5. Oil of Vitriol
6. Backs, in which the Water and Oil of Vitriol was mixed
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An Account of the First Aërial Voyage in England
- 1784
The book consists of a compilation of letters, newspaper reports, and illustrations detailing the first aerial voyage in England: Italian Vincenzo Lunardi's 24-mile flight in a hydrogen balloon from the Artillery Ground…
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Beckman Instruments, Inc. Annual Report 1956
- 1956
The 1956 annual report covers a year of significant expansion. In November 1955, the company's stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The number of employees grew by nearly fifty percent, to 3,020, and William…
- Creator Of Work Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Shockley, William, 1910-1989, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Model 116 Amino Acid Analyzer
- Circa 1970
First marketed in 1960, the Beckman/Spinco Model 120 Amino Acid Analyzer allowed users to quickly perform amino acid chromatography. This model was likely part of the same line and used the same technology.
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Nimbus BUV
- Circa 1967
Designed for use on the Nimbus 4 weather satellite, the Backscatter Ultraviolet Instrument (BUV) measured the ozone distribution in the atmosphere.
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U.S. Army Distillation Unit
- Circa 1966
Beckman's Advanced Technology Operations developed an instrument capable of distilling contaminated water into sterile samples used for field preparation of intravenous injection solutions.
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Beckman Mark V Atmosphere Analyzer
- 1965
Beckman originally produced 27 Mark V Atmosphere Analyzers for use on nuclear ballistic missile submarines. The instrument measured oxygen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, freon, and other atmospheric…
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4 items
Bacteriological Warfare Detection Instrument
- Circa 1963
Beckman's Space Engineering Group (SEG) was formed within the Scientific Process Instruments Division (SPID) in 1959. In 1964, it subcontracted to Space General Corp. to perform work for the U.S. Army. The SEG was…
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Air Force Hypoxia Warning System
- Circa 1962
Beckman made thirteen carbon dioxide atmospheric analysis systems used by NASA in the Mercury flights.
The mounted photograph is captioned: "Beckman Hypoxia Warning System - consisting of sensor, amplifier, and…
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6 items
Project Surveyor Lunar Gas Chromatograph
- 1962-Dec
A set of color and black and white photographs depict the gas chromatograph from various angles. In two photographs, a package of Marlboro cigarettes sits beside the instrument, presumably to provide a sense of scale.
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Invention Disclosure: GC Detector
- 5D-490
- 1962-May
The invention disclosure documents some of James C. Sternberg's early work for Beckman Instruments. The sketches were signed and dated by Sternberg, Richard E. Poulson, David T. H. Jones, and W. S. Gallaway in May 1962.…
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Glass Electrode Theory
- 1955-May-10
The handwritten notes appear to be signed Noel Brayman.
Glass electrodes were used in Beckman pH meters and various other instruments.
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Multimeter probes
- 1980s
Multimeters are instruments capable of making multiple measurements, typically voltage, current, and resistance.
- Photographer Roger Marshutz Photography
- Subject Digital multimeters, Voltohmmeters, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Transistorized Servoamplifier Models 951, 952, and 953
- 1963-Apr
- Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
- Subject Servoamplifiers, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Duodial installation on Model A potentiometer
- 1950 – 1969
Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Passive components, Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helipot Model 201 Digidial
- 1950 – 1969
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helipot Delamo Victor Motor
- 1950 – 1969
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Electric motors, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helipot Model 205 Digidial Turnscounting Dial
- 1950 – 1969
- Photographer Armstrong & Hess
- Subject Passive components, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Duodial Installation on Model A Potentiometer
- 1965-Apr-22
Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…
- Photographer Hesketh, Dean D.
- Subject Passive components, Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Beckman Rotating Components
- 1968
- Photographer Beckman Instruments Photographic Services Section
- Subject Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helipot Series 433 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer
- 1950 – 1969
Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helipot Series 431 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer
- 1950 – 1969
Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helipot Model 473 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer
- 1950 – 1969
Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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Helipot Model 421 Rectilinear Cermet Potentiometer
- 1950 – 1969
Potentiometers regulate the flow of electricity, like the volume dial on a radio. In 1940, Arnold O. Beckman was unsatisfied with dials on the market, so he designed his own helical potentiometers, or helipots, for use…
- Photographer Dietrich, T. A.
- Subject Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.