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THE "COMPACTUM" MIDWIFERY CASE.
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NEW INVENTIONS.
other, with an interspace between them. In this inter- boiler without the intervention of any engine whatever. The space the water boils ; as it does so it expands and rises all automatic percolation then does all the work without any round in theannular space, and, flowing through orifices in the hand labour beyond ordinary superintendence and rinsing. npper part of the inner vessel or washer, is forced down upon A sluice pipe is fitted from the copper to the drain, the foul the clothes within it. As the jets emerge into the air ebulli- water can be let off into the sewers without exposure, and, tion ceases, and hot water without steam percolates rapidly fresh water being added, the clothes can be washed several through the mass of articles to be washed. This water, after times over when necessary. One has been for several months percolation, returns by a funnel in the bottom of the inner in use at the Lock Hospital and is said to be highly approved. vessel into the outer boiler. As the cooler water thus The capability of this system for temporary purposes in descends it condenses the steam immediately below it, and epidemics and for village hospitals is obvious. Smaller the continuous vacuum thus produced causes a powerful " Torrent " washers for ordinary domestic purposes, such as suction. A steam trap is also attached to the bottom of the for boiling on a kitchen stove or gas rings, are made of sizes washer, and this greatly clears the water rising up the inter- containing two, four, and six gallons, and these are useful pace from steam, so that very little reek indeed is emitted for small articles, which it is so essential in a household by the ITorrent’’ washer in its practical operation. A small to keep clean and sweet, a desirable end which is seldom boiler constructed on this plan and capable of holding about attained where the trouble of hand washing is involved. three gallons was submitted to our inspection. We filled it We may direct attention to the sanitary services which these with water up to within an inch of the holes at the top, and small washers are capable of rendering in domestic illness, placed it over a large gas burner. As soon as the water as the tap referred to is a provision offering many advantages, amongst which may be mentioned that the clothes from the bedside can be put in without even touching, can be taken away in a compact form, and the washing done three or four times over if desired, the clothes being thoroughly cleansed before they are taken out again. The "Torrent" washers of the larger class are supplied by Messrs. Treggon Co., of Brewery-road, Caledonian-road, and the smaller ones, to which we have just referred, by Messrs. and Co., of Snow Hill.
Perkins
THE "COMPACTUM" MIDWIFERY CASE. THE accompanying illustration shows a very portable midwifery case, which containsthe following instruments : Simpson’s long forceps (folding), craniotomy forceps and perforator
boiled, columns of hot water were forced by the pressure f the steam formed at the bottom of the boiler through the holes provided at the top, so that a constant stream of nearly boiling water was playing into and at the top of the washer in the manner indicated in the illustration. The amelioration of the circumstances under which so many poor washerwomen have hitherto had to perform their hard work is a most desirable step; and the invention may be further appreciated as it gives to the working woman by a less laborious task the means of competing, at a smaller cost, with the expensive machines of steam power aundries. The inner vessel, or washer, can be made to fit any existing boiler, whether fixed or portable, by taking the diameter and depth of the copper. Some of large sizes, from forty to fifty gallons, have been made and are, we to fit into the same handles, blunt hook and crotchet understand, in use in laundries and baths, and competing (jointed), frænum scissors, and female catheter. All the with the ordinary plant at less than a quarter of the cost, instruments are nickel-plated and fit into a morocco leather - n when supplied with special apparatus for boiling by The makers are case measuring 8½ in. by 3½ in. by 3 in. steam. In such cases the steam is taken directly from the Messrs. Arnold and Sons of West Smithfield, London.
NEW INVENTIONS.
other, with an interspace between them. In this inter- boiler without the intervention of any engine whatever. The space the water boils ; as it does so it expands and rises all automatic percolation then does all the work without any round in theannular space, and, flowing through orifices in the hand labour beyond ordinary superintendence and rinsing. npper part of the inner vessel or washer, is forced down upon A sluice pipe is fitted from the copper to the drain, the foul the clothes within it. As the jets emerge into the air ebulli- water can be let off into the sewers without exposure, and, tion ceases, and hot water without steam percolates rapidly fresh water being added, the clothes can be washed several through the mass of articles to be washed. This water, after times over when necessary. One has been for several months percolation, returns by a funnel in the bottom of the inner in use at the Lock Hospital and is said to be highly approved. vessel into the outer boiler. As the cooler water thus The capability of this system for temporary purposes in descends it condenses the steam immediately below it, and epidemics and for village hospitals is obvious. Smaller the continuous vacuum thus produced causes a powerful " Torrent " washers for ordinary domestic purposes, such as suction. A steam trap is also attached to the bottom of the for boiling on a kitchen stove or gas rings, are made of sizes washer, and this greatly clears the water rising up the inter- containing two, four, and six gallons, and these are useful pace from steam, so that very little reek indeed is emitted for small articles, which it is so essential in a household by the ITorrent’’ washer in its practical operation. A small to keep clean and sweet, a desirable end which is seldom boiler constructed on this plan and capable of holding about attained where the trouble of hand washing is involved. three gallons was submitted to our inspection. We filled it We may direct attention to the sanitary services which these with water up to within an inch of the holes at the top, and small washers are capable of rendering in domestic illness, placed it over a large gas burner. As soon as the water as the tap referred to is a provision offering many advantages, amongst which may be mentioned that the clothes from the bedside can be put in without even touching, can be taken away in a compact form, and the washing done three or four times over if desired, the clothes being thoroughly cleansed before they are taken out again. The "Torrent" washers of the larger class are supplied by Messrs. Treggon Co., of Brewery-road, Caledonian-road, and the smaller ones, to which we have just referred, by Messrs. and Co., of Snow Hill.
Perkins
THE "COMPACTUM" MIDWIFERY CASE. THE accompanying illustration shows a very portable midwifery case, which containsthe following instruments : Simpson’s long forceps (folding), craniotomy forceps and perforator
boiled, columns of hot water were forced by the pressure f the steam formed at the bottom of the boiler through the holes provided at the top, so that a constant stream of nearly boiling water was playing into and at the top of the washer in the manner indicated in the illustration. The amelioration of the circumstances under which so many poor washerwomen have hitherto had to perform their hard work is a most desirable step; and the invention may be further appreciated as it gives to the working woman by a less laborious task the means of competing, at a smaller cost, with the expensive machines of steam power aundries. The inner vessel, or washer, can be made to fit any existing boiler, whether fixed or portable, by taking the diameter and depth of the copper. Some of large sizes, from forty to fifty gallons, have been made and are, we to fit into the same handles, blunt hook and crotchet understand, in use in laundries and baths, and competing (jointed), frænum scissors, and female catheter. All the with the ordinary plant at less than a quarter of the cost, instruments are nickel-plated and fit into a morocco leather - n when supplied with special apparatus for boiling by The makers are case measuring 8½ in. by 3½ in. by 3 in. steam. In such cases the steam is taken directly from the Messrs. Arnold and Sons of West Smithfield, London.