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Phoropter (for eye testing)
Invented by Henry DeZeng, who also trademarked the word Phoropter – a word that is now used for visual testers.
Phoropter (for eye testing)
This Phoropter, a device that measures binocularity, was invented by Henry DeZeng. In fact DeZeng was the man who also created the word Phoropter. He coined the word to describe his latest phoro-optometer device and trademarked the name.
DeZeng’s business was acquired by American Optical and they continued to use the word to describe all vision testers and the word has now become genericized.
Bausch and Lomb Microscope
First Bausch & Lomb microscope. Both witnessed the patent document. Print includes these signatures.
Infant Incubator
Ophthalmoscope (for examining eyes)
2 patents – 1 one for a new and improved version, 1 for a battery dry handle.
Stethoscope
First USA patent on the stethoscope – for a concealed noiseless spring that eliminated vibrations.
Dentist Chair
2 patents – 1 for the design of chair, 1 for the cup holder for spittoon.
Respirator
Phrenology
Blood Pressure Manometer
2 patents – construction improvement for less breakage and better accuracy, second has a mercury reservoir and glass measuring tube.
Aspirin
Felix Hoffman's patent on his refinement of the formulation that Charles Frederic Gerhardt tried but gave up on.
Xray Tube
Bunsen Burner
Mortar and Pestle
Insulin
Medical Prints Triple Framed (shown in black but also available in bronze)