Valve Collection (page 3)

Dodds patent wedge motion, side elevation Date: 1841

Brachiopods - Derbyia: The pedicle valve of the shell of the free living brachiopod Derbyia grandis (Waagen)

Brachiopods - Goniorhynchia: The brachial valve of the shell of the brachiopod Goniorhynchia boueti (Davidson)

Men pose with 1914 / 15 Triumph motorcycle
Four young men posing for a photograph with a 1914/15 Triumph 500cc Model H side valve motorcycle circa 1915

Biker with his 1938 Scott motorcycle
Travelling biker with his 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel 500cc twin two stroke motorcycle in the mountains circa 1938

Chauny, Aisne, France - River Oise
Chauny, France - locks and sluice valves in the River Oise, a tributary of the River Seine, with buildings ruined in wartime. 1914-1918

Woman on 1921 Sunbeam motorcycle
Woman poses for photograph sat on a 1921 Sunbeam 500cc Model 6/7 motorcycle early 1920s

Woman on a 1922 Sunbeam motorcycle
Woman on a1922 Sunbeam 500cc side valve motorcycle at Biggin Hill, Kent, early 1920s

Man & young girl on a 1911 Triumph motorcycle
Man and young girl on a 1911 Triumph Model H side valve 500cc motorcycle circa 1911

New Caisson for the East and West India Dock Company - intended to divide the East and West India Export Dock from the basin - built by Messrs

John Smeatons water pressure engine.. John Smeatons water pressure engine, elevations and sections of valve, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an illustration by J

Engraving of a Rowntree fire engine, showing various sections. Date: 1812

Message Valve
A London office worker sending messages through a valve. Date: early 1930s

Advertisement for P. Aitchinson and Co. Brass Founders, Makers of Water, Steam, and Gas Cocks, etc
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP 120 M

Indian / Asian Elephant family, Corbett National Park, India
Indian Asian Elephant family, Corbett National Park, India

Africa, Kenya. Close-up of brown-headed kingfisher sitting on valve wheel. Credit as
Kenya. Close-up of brown-headed kingfisher sitting on valve wheel. Credit as: Joanne Williams / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Workers at an Atlantic coast seaport in the United States regulate the flow of oil onto tankers bound for armed forces
INDUSTRY: OIL, c1944. Workers regulate the flow of oil into oil tankers at an American Atlantic coast seaport. The oil will be shipped to the allied armed forces fighting in World War II

Gate valve, red wheel handle

Unlock the bleed valve on a radiator, container underneath radiator

Illustration of shut valve stopping backward flow of blood

Illustration of open valve with arrow showing direction of blood flow

Cartoon of human ileum represented as twisted pipes and valves with food passing through digestive system

Illustration of the workings of an engine

Thrombus forming on valve within vein

Anatomy of human veins and arteries, black background

Beggars, print maker: Pieter Serwouters, David Vinckboons, Carel Allard, 1673 - 1709

Believe, print maker: Zacharias Dolendo, Jacob de Gheyn II, c. 1596 - c. 1597

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Installing valves in the center wall of the canal at Miraflores. Photopostcard, c1910

Hoover Tunes In
circa 1928: Herbert Hoover (1874 - 1964), Republican Party candidate for the Presidency of the United States of America, listening to a one valve radio set

Empty Oil Barrels in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

Henry Tracey Coxwell opening the gas-valve of the hot air balloon with his teeth because his hands were frostbitten
COXWELL & GLAISHER, 1862. Henry Tracey Coxwell opening the gas-valve of the hot air balloon with his teeth because his hands were frostbitten after attaining the highest altitude on record with his

Valve used to control the altitude of a hot air balloon, 19th century engraving
HOT AIR BALLOON VALVE. Valve used to control the altitude of a hot air balloon, 19th century engraving

Rolls-Royce Pennine 24-cylinder, air-cooled, X-block, sleeve-valve engine

Horizontal section of a switch valve and cylinder in the Westinghouse pneumatic interlocking system of railroad
RAILROAD SWITCH, 1892. Horizontal section of a switch valve and cylinder in the Westinghouse pneumatic interlocking system of railroad switches. Wood engraving, American, 1892

William Harvey (1578-1657) English physician. Diagram from De Motu Cordis, 1628. When tourniquet applied valves in veins B, C, D, E, F Fig.1. show. Vein at valve at OH Fig.2

Rubber snap in valve and a valve core from a car

Thermometer, tyre pump and bicycle wheel and tyre

Brachiopods - Actinoconchus: Shell of the brachiopod Actinoconchus paradoxus McCoy, which lived attached to hard substrates by a short pedicle

Brachiopods - Strophomena: The brachial valve interior of the shell of the brachiopod Strophomena grandis (J. de C)
Brachiopods - Strophomena: The brachial valve interior of the shell of the brachiopod Strophomena grandis (J.de C. Sowerby), which was probably free-lying

Brachiopods - Chonetes: Brachial valve

Roman civilization, Valve from diptych portraying Flavius Stilicho
Roman civilization, 4th century A.D. Valve from a diptych portraying Flavius Stilicho

Side view of model of black and yellow Bombardier Beetle with yellow legs, cross section showing venom glands and reservoir, explosion chamber filled with red liquid with one-way valve, side view

Valve wheel F006 / 7251
Valve wheel

Radiator thermostat F006 / 7101
Radiator thermostat

Prosthetic heart valves, X-ray F008 / 3450
Prosthetic heart valves. Coloured X-ray of the chest of a patient that has had their mitral and aortic heart valves replaced with prosthetic valves (orange)

Prosthetic heart valves, X-ray F008 / 3451
Prosthetic heart valves. Coloured X-ray of the chest of a patient that has had their mitral and aortic heart valves replaced with prosthetic valves (black)

Prosthetic heart valves, X-ray F008 / 3449
Prosthetic heart valves. Coloured X-ray of the chest of a patient that has had their mitral and aortic heart valves replaced with prosthetic valves (orange)

Prosthetic heart valves, X-ray F008 / 3453
Prosthetic heart valves. Coloured X-ray of the chest of a patient that has had their mitral and aortic heart valves replaced with prosthetic valves (centre right)

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"Unlocking the Power: The Fascinating World of Valves" Revving into History: The 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle showcases the importance of valves in the engine's performance. A Symphony of Sound: Discover the mesmerizing Valve Horn on its Own, an intricate musical instrument that relies on precise valve mechanics. Matters of the Heart: Delve into the intricate anatomy and functionality of valves within the human heart through captivating artwork. Controlling Flow: Witness a BP employee opening flow valves, highlighting their crucial role in managing oil and gas distribution. Electronic Marvels: Unveiling an early electronic valve diagram, showcasing how these innovative devices revolutionized technology. Wireless Wonders: Explore the world's largest wireless valve and marvel at its ability to transmit signals across vast distances effortlessly. Racing Legends: Step back in time with Harley Davidson V-Twin Racer (8-valve), 1916 Grey, a testament to engineering excellence and high-performance valves. Digestive Dynamics: Journey through stunning artwork depicting valves within our digestive system, shedding light on their vital role in digestion. Powerhouse Locomotive: Uncover Hercules, a locomotive luggage engine powered by robust valves that propelled trains across vast landscapes. Innovations Galore. Meet G. H Davis' groundbreaking creation - The Magnetron Valve - paving the way for advancements in radar technology during WWII. Engineering Marvels Take Flight. Behold Rolls-Royce Exe 24-cylinder air-cooled X-block engine featuring cutting-edge valve technology propelling aviation to new heights. Valves may seem like simple components but have played an extraordinary role throughout history – from motorcycles to music instruments, from human anatomy to industrial applications – they are truly unlocking power and innovation in various fields.