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Image: Westoncell Volt

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Description: Extracted from PDF revealing US patent 494,827. A: Outer shell or casing made preferably of sheet brass, elliptical in form. B: Wooden block containing cavities or recesses to receive the glass cells C, C'. C, C': Glass cells consist of two cylindrical vessels connected by a transverse tube D. E: Piece of muslin or other suitable cloth. F: Cork pierced with apertures G. H: Connecting wires. I: Copper wires, connected to H. J: Suitable binding posts, provided with covering caps L. K: Cover of the shell A, which is made of rubber. M: Suitable stoppers, inserted in the mouths of the cell.
Title: Westoncell Volt
Credit: www.google.com/patents/US494827.pdf
Author: Edward Weston, died 20-Aug-1936
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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