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PF1F > ALDIS 12.03.05 16:13l 30 Lines 1061 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
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Subj: Arthur Cyril Webb ALDIS
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VE1EX wrote:-
> I have been trying to find out what the initals A.C.W. stand for they
> are the fist 3 intials in the name of the fellow who invented the
> Aldis lamp or Morse lamp if you like, that was used and is still
> used on some ocean going vessels. I have looked on the internet and
> cannot seem to find out what these fist three initials stand for.
There is a patent of 11 April, 1916, which names Arthur Cyril Webb ALDIS.
(it was published 1920)
The accompagnying figure quite clearly shows an old model of what we all
know as the "Aldis Daylight Signalling Lamp".
There are many more patents, up to the "modern" version, all in the same
name, later in the name of "Aldis Brothers Ltd", Birmingham.
Later they were known for optics, slide and film projectors etc.
Aldis made gunsights as well.
For some good fun, have a look on the internet:
http://v3.espacenet.com/textdoc?DB=EPODOC&IDX=GB141077&F=0
and work from there (the web site is free and public).
Rudolf, PF1F
Heemskerk JO22im
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