General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

9

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Aluminum base; ceramic & metal heating unit; asbestos liner on underside; synthetic switch cover; fabric covered electrical cord

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

35.2 cm

Width

25.0 cm

Height

23.5 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Medical Technology

Category

Medical equipment

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Detroit

Country

United States of America

State/Province

Michigan

City

Detroit

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Ontario

Period

This type of unit probably used c. 1930S-40S, and possibly later.

Canada

Used in London, Ontario

Function

Used to treat respiratory ailments by application of heat, steam & inhalation of medications.

Technical

Example of simple inhalation therapy unit marketed as a scientifically or medically endorsed instrument for the treatment of colds, sore throats, nasal congestion, etc.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Plate on heater base reads "TRADE/ AIROZON/ MARK/ PATENTS PENDING/ A World of Relief/ AIROZON DIVISION/ DETROIT COVER COMPANY/ DETROIT U.S.A./ 110 VOLTS AC-DC WATTS 150". "AIR O ZON" incised in repeating pattern on base.

Missing

Appears Complete

Finish

Bright aluminum base

Decoration

N/A