Cyprane chlorotec chloroform vaporizer which consists of (a) a hollow cylindrical chamber which is closed on the top and bottom; the back of the top has a hollow cylindrical tube with a gas outlet nozzle on the right and a gas inlet nozzle at the left; the front of the top has a metal and plastic d…
Cyprane chlorotec chloroform vaporizer which consists of (a) a hollow cylindrical chamber which is closed on the top and bottom; the back of the top has a hollow cylindrical tube with a gas outlet nozzle on the right and a gas inlet nozzle at the left; the front of the top has a metal and plastic dial which can be pulled out and turned to administer 0.5 to 5.0% chloroform; the lower front has a square metal and glass level indicator at the left and a funnel-shaped fill nozzle at the right; the nozzle is plugged with (b) a cylindrical threaded metal and plastic stopper with a round handle; the top back of the vaporizer has two threaded screws onto which attaches (c) a metal wall mount bracket; the bracket is held on with (d,e) two round knobs which are threaded inside; the bottom of the vaporizer has a small round drain hole with a threaded piece of metal coming out; this is covered with (f) a round metal cap, which is threaded inside.
Number Of Parts
6
Part Names
a - chloroform vaporizer - Size: Length 16.6 cm. x Width 12.8 cm. x Depth 15.9 cm.
b - filler stopper - Size: Length 6.8 cm. x Diameter 2.0 cm.
c - mounting bracket - Size: Length 10.2 cm. x Width 6.2 cm. x Depth 1.2 cm.
d,e - threaded knob (x2) - Size: Length 1.1 cm. x Diameter 1.1 cm.
f - drain cap - Size: Length 1.5 cm. x Diameter 1.9 cm.
(a) The top back of the vaporizer has a manufacturer's label which reads, "CHLOROTEC // CYPRANE LTD., // KEIGHLEY, ENGLAND // SERIAL No. 109 // PATENT PENDING"; the gas inlet and outlet nozzlesare labelled; the front dial reads, "% CHLOROFORM" and is marked in increments from OFF to 5.0; the front of the vaporizer is stamped "KEEP UPRIGHT // CHLOROFORM // WHEN CHARGED"; the level indicator has a line and the word, "FULL" etched in the glass
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-F2-5
Condition Remarks
The vaporizer arrived dirty and dusty; the metal shows some wear, and very minor corrosion; the glass and plastic pieces are complete and undamaged; #2 no new damage
Copy Type
Original
Exhibit History
On exhibit in Museum gallery, Anaesthesia exhibit - Oct. 2, 1997-Nov. 2, 2001; returned to storage on Dec. 17, 2001