2006.217.1: Inhaler, Oxycon, 1941-1980

Additional Images

2006.217.1: Inhaler, Oxycon.
Image No. 2515 ; Photographer: Helen Kingsley

Object Description

The Oxycon nasal inhaler consists of a supporting frame similar to a frame for spectacles with side arms to hook around ears, nose clips and two adjustable curved inlet nasal tubes fed by rubber tubing attached to the top of the frame. Dimension given are for supporting frame.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 2006.217.1
Collection: Anaesthesiology
Date: 1941-1980

Object Dimensions

  • Length: 18.8 cm
  • Width: 12.3 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Frame
  • b) Tube

Object Materials

  • chrome plate,
  • metal,
  • rubber

Acquisition Detail

  • Patent Country: U.S.Patent Number: 2168705
  • Owner: Dr Sydney Segal
  • History of Use: Dr. Sidney Segal [1920-1997] was a noted pediatrician and pioneer neonatologist.