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About the Drink Wheel
The Intoximeters Inc. "Drink
Wheel"1 is a form that you
can fill out that when completed will instantly compute your estimated blood/breath
alcohol concentration ("BAC") or blood alcohol content. This
simulates the breath alcohol testing done by an Intoximeter Alco-Sensor
IV. The Alco-Sensor IV is used in both Law Enforcement and Workplace
Testing for alcohol testing. It is presented as a public service to Intoximeters web
site visitors. Its primary purpose is to provide useful information about the responsible
use of alcohol.
Why is it called a "Drink
Wheel"?
We call it the "Drink
Wheel" because it is based on various paper and cardboard BAC calculators that are
given out in alcohol awareness programs, some of which are in the form of a wheel that you
can spin around to calculate your estimated BAC based on what and how much you have had to
drink.
Interesting Historical Note:
The terms
Breathalyzer ™ and Breathalyser ™ have become synonymous with breath alcohol
testing equipment. Both are trademarked names not owned by Intoximeters,
Inc. In fact the term Breathalyzer originated from an instrument invented by
R.F. Borkenstein that utilized Chemical Oxidation and Photometry to
determine alcohol concentration. The instrument was originally introduced in
1954 and was widely utilized for more than 20 years.
Disclaimer
The results that are generated are from the “Drink Wheel” are rough
estimates of an average healthy person's BAC assuming typical beverage
sizes, recipes and alcohol content. The BAC estimates generated by the
“Drink Wheel” should not be used to infer anyone's fitness to work, drive
or perform any other task or duty.
A person's actual BAC is dependent on many factors. This site includes
a more detailed discussion of the Pharmacology and disposition of alcohol in humans.
Please Enjoy, but
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