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A. H. T. CO. SPECIFICATION LABORATORY GAS METER * An improved, portable, low resistance, direct reading model GAS METER, Dry Test, Laboratory Model, A.H.T. Co. Specification. For measurements of gas flow or gas volumes in basal metabolism by the Douglas bag method; for estimating pulmonary function; and also for urea determinations by the aeration method, etc. The dial is approximately 6 inches diameter, graduated to 1 liter in 10 ml divisions, and con- tains four small cumulative dials which permit totalizing readings up to 10,000 liters. Other im- provements include side arms for attachment of corrugated rubber tubing 1-inch inside diameter, vertical openings for permanent attachment of thermometer at outlet side and of manometer at gas inlet to permit accurate adjustment of gas volume, and a carrying handle. All dial pointers can be turned back to zero between tests without affecting the accuracy of the meter. 602-A. The Meter is latest Glover two-diaphragm slide- valve dry gas type, specially geared for laboratory use with soft conditioned leather bellows, 11 inches diameter, to provide uniform travel of the large pointer with minimum pressure. Accuracy is within V2'A, and, with proper care and periodic recalibration in the laboratory-which can be accomplished simply by dis- placing a known volume of air with tap water in a large bottle-precision in use is close to that obtainable with 6 a wet test meter. 6023-A. Gas Meter, Dry Test, Laboratory Model, A.H.T. Co. Specification, as above described, complete with threaded metal cap-type closure for vertical opening of inlet fitting and solid rubber stopper for sealing vertical opening of outlet fitting, but without thermometer or CiI manometer ...... 112.00 6024-C. Manometer, U-Type, for water filling; with open end and threaded swivel coupling for attachment to 6023-A Gas Meter. Consisting of a readily replaceable glass U-tube made of Pyrex brand glass of uniform bore, mounted be- tween Bakelite brackets, attached to metal riser-pipe assembly which connects one top end to gas meter. Range 75 mm above and below a central zero. With swivel coupling with threads 11/16-inch x 18 threads per inch, and two rubber gaskets ........ ......... 11.95 6024-C. ARTHUR H. THOMAS COMPANY WEST WASHINGTON SQUARE PHILADELPHIA 5, PA. Teletype Services: Western Union WUX and Bell System PH-72 June 5, 1953 11
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A. H. T. CO. SPECIFICATION

LABORATORY GAS METER* An improved, portable, low resistance,direct reading model

GAS METER, Dry Test, Laboratory Model,A.H.T. Co. Specification. For measurements ofgas flow or gas volumes in basal metabolism by theDouglas bag method; for estimating pulmonaryfunction; and also for urea determinations by theaeration method, etc.The dial is approximately 6 inches diameter,

graduated to 1 liter in 10 ml divisions, and con-tains four small cumulative dials which permittotalizing readings up to 10,000 liters. Other im-provements include side arms for attachment ofcorrugated rubber tubing 1-inch inside diameter,vertical openings for permanent attachment ofthermometer at outlet side and of manometer atgas inlet to permit accurate adjustment of gasvolume, and a carrying handle. All dial pointerscan be turned back to zero between tests withoutaffecting the accuracy of the meter.

602-A.

The Meter is latest Glover two-diaphragm slide-valve dry gas type, specially geared for laboratoryuse with soft conditioned leather bellows, 11 inchesdiameter, to provide uniform travel of the largepointer with minimum pressure. Accuracy is within V2'A,and, with proper care and periodic recalibration in thelaboratory-which can be accomplished simply by dis-placing a known volume of air with tap water in a largebottle-precision in use is close to that obtainable with 6a wet test meter.

6023-A. Gas Meter, Dry Test, Laboratory Model,A.H.T. Co. Specification, as above described,complete with threaded metal cap-type closurefor vertical opening of inlet fitting and solidrubber stopper for sealing vertical opening ofoutlet fitting, but without thermometer or CiImanometer ...... 112.00

6024-C. Manometer, U-Type, for water filling; with open end andthreaded swivel coupling for attachment to 6023-A GasMeter. Consisting of a readily replaceable glass U-tubemade of Pyrex brand glass of uniform bore, mounted be-tween Bakelite brackets, attached to metal riser-pipeassembly which connects one top end to gas meter. Range75 mm above and below a central zero. With swivelcoupling with threads 11/16-inch x 18 threads per inch,and two rubber gaskets ........ ......... 11.95 6024-C.

ARTHUR H. THOMAS COMPANY

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June 5, 1953 11

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the public may have about men of science andengineering and come up with the true signif-icance of scientific progress as it really bears onour destiny as free men. It is important forengineers and scientists to do more than juststand by to be explained and defended.As engineers and scientists I suggest that we

must improve our human relations and take noteof what the public is saying about us. We mustexplain the true significance of our work andgain better public understanding.That will lead to an informed public. And

an informed public is necessary to our continuedvitality and freedom as engineers and business-men.Our future will in a large measure be deter-

mined on how well we develop this publicunderstanding to keep pace with our scientificachievements.

At Texas Society of Professional EngineersDallas, Texas

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