This 1940's Pragel Portable Infant Incubator is a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage medical equipment. The device is designed to mimic the conditions of a human womb, making it ideal for the incubation of infants in a hospital or laboratory setting. The incubator is compact and portable, making it easy to move around and store. It is a must-have for anyone interested in the history of healthcare and medical technology. Pragel Newborn Transport Incubator ca. 1949

The incubator appears to be constructed of stainless steel or aluminum. It measures 19 1/2" long by 13" wide by 15" tall. There are two latches on the front which release a hinged top. The top has two sliding plexiglass viewing windows and one end has a sliding metal door with a screen beneath. There is a thermometer inside the lid which is visible through a small window. There is a hole in the end through which a tube is inserted. There are parts in the drawings and description of the patent which we do not have. They show an attachment on the end for supporting a small oxygen tank for feeding controlled amounts of oxygen into the incubator enclosure with adequate moisture in the gas which is most favorable to the breathing needs of the infant. They also show a platform insert upon which the baby is to rest.