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Portable mechanical lung debuts in Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills California portable plastic mechanical lung weighs under 60 pounds and could replace iron lungs weighing 600 to 2400 pounds. Designed by A L Bergere the unit is in full production and costs about two thirds of the cheapest iron lungs. The chest sleeve is plexiglass about five pounds with motor pump and tube providing full mobility for patients.
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Beverly Hills
Calif
A. L. Bergere
Bergere