NEON ADVERTISING SIGNS
January 19, 1915 - U.S. patent
A U.S. patent was issued to George Claude of Paris titled a “System of Illuminating by Luminescent Tubes” which led to the neon sign (No.1, 125,476). The patent describes the technical details to be observed in the construction of a tube well evacuated of other gases before the addition of one of the rare gases, especially neon. It considered the materials used and size of the electrodes, the diameter of the tube, and suitable operating pressure. Tube lengths of 5 to 6 meters were discussed, and how it was possible to maintain the light output for an extensive used life.
BLACK AMERICAN PATENT
January 19, 1954 - U.S.A.
A patent for "Methods and Means of Defrosting a Cold Diffuser" was issued to its Black American inventor, F.M. Jones (No. 2,666,298). It gave a method to defrost using a heating medium when the surface of the diffuser has accumulated a layer of frost or ice which would otherwise reduce its heat transfer capacity. He used a compressor, condenser and evaporator which were interconnected in a manner such that the compressed refrigerant could also accomplish the defrosting of the evaporator in a defrosting cycle. He was a prolific inventor, whose first patent was for a "Ticket Dispensing Machine" in 1939 (No. 2,163,754), accumulating about 20 more patents relating to gas engines and refrigeration devices in 20 years.
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Is a network of three independent outdoor-sports instructors. Located in the South East of France, near the city of Castellane, they offer Canyoning, rock climbing and via-ferrata trips in local an...
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Is providing you with the highest quality outdoor equipment, including Razor, Side by Side, ATV, and Ski and Snowboard Rentals. Whether you are looking for an adventure on your own, or a guided exc...
With its tall pines and majestic cedar trees, located just south of Yosemite National Park in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, is the perfect setting for all your recreational needs. Whether you are re...
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Golf Vacations UK are specialist providers and organizers of Scotland and Ireland golf packages and golf vacations in Scotland and golf vacations in Ireland. We are members of Golf Tourism Scotland...
CC Moore & Co Ltd we strive to produce carp baits of the highest possible quality, giving anglers the greatest chance of catching in any given situation.
Join us for a hot air balloon flight and experience ballooning at its best across the East Anglia countryside. A hot air balloon ride allows you to see the world from a new perspective.
Camping grounds can be found in alberta camping. You will need a camping stove if you are camping in alberta. The southern part of the province has some really good camp grounds.
A group of people with the same desire to help rescue and save small breed dogs from high-kill shelters throughout the united states and find them loving forever homes. We are always looking for vo...
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Unfortunately just like humans our pets will age too. With the aging process comes health problems and with health problems comes very expensive vet bills. Research you dog