by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX UK
gb Sir Robert Davis 1870 – 1965 Sir Robert Davis and Siebe Gorman The history of the firm Siebe Gorman forms the backbone of modern diving and respiratory technology and actually begins with the arrival of Augustus Siebe in London in the early nineteenth...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX UK
gb Proton rebreather (experimental?) The Siebe Gorman Proton breathing apparatus has the characteristics of a semi-closed system that works with oxygen and a diluent gas or with nitrox. The device would then belong in the semi-closed database. However, there is...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX UK
gb Selected Elevated Flow Apparatus Sabre SEFA Sabre developed their SEFA (Selected Elevated Flow Apparatus) in conjunction with Mines Rescue Service. It was UK approved by the HSE in 1985. The apparatus was a positive pressure closed circuit breathing system with...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX UK
gb OXYLET SMALL EMERGENCY APPARATUS(R. H. DAVIS’S Patent) Figure 1 shows a small, self-contained breathing apparatus for short emergency use in poison gas or underwater. This apparatus includes a watertight breathing bag with a “Protosorb” CO₂...
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gb Oxilithe used in rebreathers and escape apparatus Oxilithe technology The origin of the Oxilithe technology began with the scientific work of the French chemist Professor Georges Jaubert, who at the beginning of the 20th century discovered that...
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gb M.R.S by Siebe Gorman The MRS was an adaptation by Siebe Gorman of an oxygen-nitrogen gas mixture self contained diving dress designed by Sir Robert Davis and his son R.W.G. Davis before World War II. This apparatus was similar in appearance to the standard...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX UK
gb One of the early minerescue oxygen rebreathers designed in 1906 Information on the Meco-Briggs Breathing Apparatus factual information regarding the Meco-Briggs breathing apparatus: Manufacturer: The Meco apparatus was produced by the Mining Engineering...
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gb Savox mine rescue apparatus Technische data: Pendulum breathing Stalen cilinder 140 liter 5 cu.ft (1,41 ltr) = 100 bar Duration 45 min Used for work in gas in mines U-shaped breathing bag Hutt-off valve with locking mechanism Refillable CO2 Absorbent (Protosorb)...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX UK
gb Minox Oxygen Breathing Apparatus Specifications The Minox is a one-hour minimum duration, closed-circuit oxygen breathing apparatus developed by Siebe Gorman (p. 5). Its key innovation is a compact, efficient flow control unit that replaces the conventional...
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gb Novus Oxygen Breathing Apparatus The Novus rebreather from Siebe Gorman was primarily developed for the Siebe Gorman submersible decompression chamber. In this chamber, the diver can decompress at various depths by turning a valve on the device to first vent the...
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gb The first selfcontained underwater breathing apparatus? In 1825, British inventor William H. James constructed what is widely recognized as the first workable, full-time self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (SCUBA). His new design represented a significant...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX NLD
it nl The very beginning Jan Ingenhousz Netherlands 1730-1799 Felice Fontana Italy 1730-1805 It is surprising how few people know who discovered photosynthesis, considering that without it, we wouldn’t have the oxygen we need to survive. In 1779, a Dutch doctor named...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX UK
The Shadow Enforcer is a new designed oxygenrebreather designed by Divex...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX UK
The Miniox self-contained breathing apparatus is specifically engineered for operations in IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health) or otherwise irrespirable atmospheres, providing a service life of up to 40 minutes. The system architecture consists of a...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX GER
This comprehensive article describes the development of oxygen diving equipment for military applications. I was allowed to publish the article written by Helmut Knüfermann on my website with his highly appreciated permission. The article gives an able insight into...
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de Michael Müller has been diving since 1972 and has specialized in building and diving with oxygen rebreathers since 2003. Recently, he wrote an article about the lost oxygen rebreather of Hans Hass. This article describes in detail the composition of this unique...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database Ox Atlantis
Atlantis, the legendary city, was first described by the Greek philosopher Plato around 360 B.C. According to his dialogues, “Timaeus” and “Critias,” Atlantis was a mighty and advanced island kingdom located beyond the “Pillars of...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database Ox ES
The “ESPAÑA” waistcoat (1934)”El Chaleco ESPAÑA” Ruben Castrillo – Nemrod Museum – 20 November 2024 Autonomous equipment for submarine escape and diver work Faced with the need to provide the Spanish submarine weapon with equipment...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database Ox ES
The Nemrod H – 103 is an extremely rare rebreather that was used in Spain for military purposes. Only a few images of the system are known to me. The system designed by Nemrod José Ma Zapata was used by the Navy in the period from 1966 – 1972. Courtesy:...
by Jan Willem Bech | Database OX GER
de Part of the History of the Shamrock Pneumatophorby therebreathersite For the history of the early Shanrock Pneumatophor units please refer to this page:
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de Old Dräger Tübben rescue rebreatherby therebreathersite I have not been able to find much information about this 1923 model Tübben. The photos are from the fantastic museum Deitsches Bergbaumuseum Bochum. Well worth a visit. Both pictures are courtesy of...
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de 1932 Auer Degea Audos MR2 O-Sby therebreathersite The Auer appliance MR 2 O-S was made as Mining rescue equipment. The unit with the type name addition O-S is distinctive from the normal Auer MR 2 equipped with breathing hoses worn over the shoulders. The system is...
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de Old Dräger SSG 1919 rescue rebreatherby therebreathersite I have not been able to find much information about the SSG 1919. The photos are from the fantastic museum Deitsches Bergbaumuseum Bochum. Well worth a visit. Both pictures are courtesy of Montanhistorische...
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de Part of the History of the Auer Gesellschaft Berlinby therebreathersite Carl Auer von Welsbach (1858–1929) was an Austrian scientist and inventor whose contributions revolutionized several fields, particularly in chemistry and technology. He is best known for his...
