Tempe Police Department Polygraph Machine "Ultroscribe"
Maker
Stoelting
Date1974
MediumCloth, rubber, metal, foam rubber, plastic
Dimensions6 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (17.1 x 54.6 x 34.3 cm)
ClassificationsMedical and Psychological Tools and Equipment
Catalog number2009.1.1
DescriptionThe "lie detector" (polygraph machine) has a cuff and bulb on rubber tubing to measure blood pressure. Another tube with flexible larger tube measures respiration rate. A wire connects to two finger pads to measure sweat. The control board (lower part of suitcase) has a paper moving chart and four wands to left, adjustment knobs on right for four items, rubber connectors and pressure reading top right. The whole thing is housed in a metal bronze colored suitcase with detachable top and plastic handle, 4 small "feet," and 2 decorative bands.Status
Not on view
c.1970
B.D. Medical
