Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, 1822?-1908 · New York, The Norman W. Henley publishing co. · leaf 237
thetank, J. The wick G carries water to the car-bide by capillary action and pressure from grav-ity. The gas is aerated in the burner. Thevalve at I regulates the flow of water, which isalso retarded by the gas pressure in the carbidechamber. 880. BICYCLE LAMP.—W, bulls-eye lens. Air enters at O,… … 88oa. AIR SHIP.—General form of those inuse that have had any suc-cess. Too many come togrief and they should be awarning to the ambitioussoarer, to learn what hispredecessors have done. S8ob. RAILROAD GATE operated by com-pressed air.—A hand pump in the gate housecompresses air which is…
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