Davy lamp

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John DaviesKirkby in Cleveland, North Yorkshire • The container of the Olympic flame flown into the UK is actually a Davy lamp, invented by Sir Humphry Davy 200 years ago to prevent explosions in coalmines.

From The Guardian • May 23, 2012

The Davy lamp was hung up before him, and the big corve was by his side.

From Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Recently, M. Eugene Godard has obviated a portion of this difficulty by fitting a chimney, like that which is found of such incalculable service in the case of the Davy lamp.

From Wonderful Balloon Ascents by Marion, F. (Fulgence)

This testing with the open flame has almost entirely ceased since the introduction of the perfected Davy lamp.

From The Story of a Piece of Coal What It Is, Whence It Comes, and Whither It Goes by Martin, Edward A.

Moreover, in practice, the Davy lamp gives a poor light, and unless in constant use is liable to be found out of order when required.

From Acetylene, the Principles of Its Generation and Use A Practical Handbook on the Production, Purification, and Subsequent Treatment of Acetylene for the Development of Light, Heat, and Power by Leeds, F. H. (Frank Henley)