Keleket portable x-ray machine
Datecirca 1944
Inventory Number1998-1-1666a
ClassificationX-ray Machine
Subject
Maker
Kelley-Koett Manufacturing Company, Inc.
1903 - 1951
Cultural Region
Place of Origin
Dimensions202 x 70 x 94 cm (79 1/2 x 27 9/16 x 37 in.)
Material
DescriptionThe caliper-shaped base is on wheels and supports a tall central pillar. Fixed on one side of the pillar is the control unit with meters and dials to adjust the x-ray tube. There is a milliammeter, voltmeter, a line compensator, a k.v. selector, a filament regulator and a voltmeter switch. The x-ray tube is on the other side. It can be raised and lowered with the crank found on the central part of the machine. On both sides of the x-ray tube are graduated circles, divided in four 90 degrees quadrants, the smallest division being one degree. It is suspended on a square rod, which moves horizontally to adjust the distant to the patient. A hand remote control timer is used to fix the time of exposure. The dial is numbered from 0 to 12 seconds, divided in quarter of seconds.
Signedon control box: THE KELLEY-KOETT MFG, CO., INC. / COVINGTON, KY
on shield, multiple places: KELEKET
Inscribedon a metal plate, underneath the tube head: Type 80-D ... PRI. V. 120 / S.R. 44-103 ... PRI. A. 2.5 / PH. 1 ... CY. 60
Curatorial RemarksThe file stored in the CHSI library includes an instruction manual and two wiring diagrams. The date was attributed from the one found in the instruction manual.
Several patent numbers mentioned on the instrument: 1,547,442; 1,677,106; 1,677,107. The latest dates from 1928.
FunctionProbably used as a diagnostic tool in veterinary practice.
Historical AttributesUsed and purchased by Dr. Harrison Seigle for the Dedham Hospital for Animals, ca. 1945-1996.
Harvard Cyclotron Laboratory
Date: 1947-2002
Object number: 2003-1-0291
Martin J. Buerger
Date: 1945-1960
Object number: 1998-1-1673a
Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, Inc
Date: 1950-1960
Accessories: laboratory notes (in CHSI library)
Object number: 1997-1-0489
Kelley-Koett Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Date: circa 1935
Accessories: 4th piece is the top
Object number: VT4754
Boston Optical Works
Date: circa 1870
Accessories: 3 Tolles objectives: 1 with 3 fronts; empty can 8/10; 5 Tolles oculars 34 mm dia.: 2 all solid, 2 solid field l. & single eye lens, 1 std.; centerable condenser with diaphragm wheel; mech. stage; side illuminator prism; cabinet.
Object number: 1016a
R. & J. Beck
Date: 1876
Accessories: oculars (2) in microscope; Darker's selenite retarding filters (3); wheel diaphragm; mechanical rotary stage; stage slider. Other accessories are in the case (1122b), including monocular draw tube; oculars (3); objectives in cans (5); empty can; Lieberkühn; polarizing set; slides; camera lucidas (2); etc.; plus a Beck patent substage condenser (1122c); and apertometer (1122d).
Object number: 1122a
American
Date: circa 1905
Accessories: felt-lined wooden storage box
Object number: VT4715
Boston Optical Works
Date: 1860-1890
Accessories: Three dated Tolles objectives: 1/2" Nov. 18, 1860, 1/4" Dec. 23, 1877, 1/5" Oct. 28, 1868; 1 high power solid eyepiece, 1 low power normal eyepiece; polarizer; substage mirror; mechanical stage, standing case.
Object number: 1066
Allen B. Du Mont Laboratories, Inc
Date: circa 1948
Object number: 1999-1-0039a