In an apparatus for use in conjunction with diving dresses, the use of continuous spiral steel bands encircling the body, arms hands and legs, attached to metal shoulder, trunk and foot pieces forming a complete flexible casing capable of resisting great external pressure as described in the Specification and illustrated by drawings.
The combination with the apparatus for use in conjunction with diving dresses as herein described of an exhaust pipe with regulating valve attached .thereto as illustrated in the drawings.
Here you can read MacKenzies full patent text: MacKenzie diving dress 1894
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The invention of John William MacKenzie was associated with the Australian Frederick G. Hamilton of Brisbane.
Any additional information about John William MacKenzie is welcome! The invention of John William MacKenzie was associated with the Australian Frederick G. Hamilton of Brisbane.
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