The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1910)

54 THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD. a plurality of sound boxes and means of conveying compressed air through the sound boxes and out through the horn, the purpose being to amplify the reproduction of sound records and to do away with the ordinary diaphragm. Figure 1 is a central vertical section of a reproducer made in accordance with the invention. Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the same. Fig. 3 is a vertical section on the line. 3 — 3, of Fig. 1, looking in the direction indicated by the arrow. Fig 4 is a plan view of the stationary disc or diaphragm in the sound box. Fig. 5 ap ograph, Fig. 2 is a plan-view of Fig. 1, drawn on a larger scale, Figs. 3 and 3a are respectively a vertical section and a horizontal section showing the flexible connection of the tube carrying t h e diaphragm box with the telescoping soundtransmitting tube, driiwn on a larger scale; Fig. 4 repsen ts a front elevation of the improved phonographic apparatus; Fig. 5 is a vertical transverse section on line 5, 5, Fig. 2; Figs. 6 and 7 are respectively a vertical transverse section on line 6, 6, and a vertical longitudinal section on line 7, 7, respectively a is a plan view of the conical air deflector. Fig. 6 is a central vertical section of a modified form of the reproducer, and Fig. 7 is a side elevation of the same. Fig. 8 is a detail sectional view illustrating the manner of mounting the wires 11 in the sound box. Phonogbaph. William H. Hoschke, New York, assignor to Sonora Phonograph Co. Patent No. 948,327. This invention relates to an improved phonograph of that type in which no separate horn is used, but in which the same is arranged in the case in which the actuating motor for the record-carrying turn-table is arranged. The invention consists of a phonographic apparatus in which the horn is arranged in the casing of the apparatus and operated in connection with a record placed on the rotating disc or turn-table by means of a stationary tube and a slidable soundconveying tube which telescopes with said stationary tube. The telescoping tube is provided with a tube carrying the diaphragm case, said tube being connected by a universal joint with the front end of the telescoping tube. The motor which rotates the turn-table moves simultaneously the telescoping tube, diaphragm chamber and stylus or needle so as to remove any strain on the latter. The invention consists further of the combination of the tube carrying the diaphragm case by a flexible joint with the telescoping sound-transmitting tube, and a sound-retaining web or sleeve,' so that the needle moves in the grooves of the record with great facility and reduced friction. The invention consists further in a stopping device by which the turntable is automatic a 1 1 y stopped ^ ^ " when the needle arrives at the end of a record. In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the improved phon 8 and 9 are and a plan Fig. 2, and Figs, detail side-elevation view of the automatic stopping device for the rotary disc or turn-table. Phonograph. Cha=. M. Hughes, Newark, N. J., assignor to Willard I. Hamilton, same place. Patent No. 948,328. The object of the invention is to increase the simplicity in construction and operation of the phonograph, by decreasing the number of parts of which the machine is composed, by lessening or avoiding the necessity for adjustment of the various parts in practice, and by increasing the convenience of manipulation of the machine. Heretofore, it has been customary to rotate the mandrel shaft by directly connecting the same with the motor shaft by suitable pul ^ leys, belts or gear wheels. One feature of the invention is an improvement upon this arrangement, and consists in rotating the mandrel shaft without directly connecting it to the motor shaft by means of pulleys, belts, gear wheels or the like, by causing said mandrel to rest upon and be rotated by frictional engagement with a belt which passes over a pulley on the motor shaft, and over a pair of pulleys and under an idler, which are conveniently secured in a case upon the top of the machine, and in which the mandrel shaft is supported and rotated. In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, Figure 1 is a side elevation of the improved machine partly in section. Fig. 2 is a plan view. Figs. 3 and 4 are end elevations of the same, and Fig. 5 is a vertical sectional view taken on lines x — x of Fig. 1, looking in the direction indicated by the arrow. Sound-Repboducing Machine. Chas. H. Norton, New York. Patent No. 950,024. This invention relates to improvements in sound-reproducing machines, and it consists in the novel needle or stylus. The object of this invention is to produce a needle or stylus for sound-reproducing machines which may he supplied at slight expense and which in use will eliminate the scratching noise caused by metal needles, reduce to a minimum t'.ic wear on the records and materially improve ike tone and distinctness of the instrument, the sounds being soft or modulated and those representing various voices or instruments being dearly differentiated one from the other. The inventor has discovered that by making the needle or stylus of hard vulcanized rubber a very great improvement is secured in the geni raj tone of the instrument and more distinct, aci urate and natural reproductions of the sounds being soft or modulated and those reping out of the records or excessive expense for needles. The needle or stylus of the invention is therefore intended for use in machines employing disc-records and is formed of hard rubber. The needle may be either solid or hollow above its point, and preferably the hollow hard rubber needle in respect of its efficiency and tone qualities. Figure 1 is an elevation of a portion of a soundleproducing machine equipped with a hard or vulcanized rubber needle of the invention applied to the ordinary discrecord employed in such machines; Fig. 2 is a perspective view, on an enlarged scale, of the needle, and Fig. 3 is a like view of the same needle as hollow above its pointed lower end portion. 1^3. PICKINGS FROM OUR JOKE BOX. In the barber shop the scissors clicked merrily away, and the barber's dog lay on the floor close beside the chair, looking up intently all the time at the occupant, who was having his hair cut. "Nice dog, that," said the customer. "He is, sir," said the barber. "He seems very fond of watching you cut hair." "It ain't that, sir," exclaimed the barber, smiling. "Sometimes I make a mistake and take a little piece off a customer's ear!" A recent visitor at Matteawan was strolling about the grounds when he encountered a stately and well-dressed gentleman, who inquired with perfect courtesy: "I beg your pardon, but have you any dry toast about you?" The caller intimated that at present he was without that particular form of light luncheon. Then in his turn, he queried: "But would you mind telling me why you desire it?" "Not at all," responded the other. "You see I'm a softboiled egg, and I want to sit down!" Little Jim and Pat, the gardener, had been great pals, and when Pat went back to the "Ould Sod" to end his days, and slow-witted Dutch Jan took his place, Jim was a very unhappy kiddie. After sundry unsuccessful attempts to interest Jan in his small affairs he waxed wroth, and one morning his father heard a tempest in the garden, culminating in "Oh, Jan, you're such a fool!" Father took matters In hand at this point, and an instant apology was next in order. Jim rebelled, but finally calmed his ruffled feelings and went to the aggrieved gardener, more in sorrow than in anger, with: "Jan, I — I'm awf'lly sorry you're a fool." "Well, by Jove, this is lucky!" cried a young man as he heartily slapped the back of a gentleman whom he overtook in the street. The other turned round sharply and angrily, showing the face of a complete stranger. "I thought It was my friend Jackson," said the young man, confused. "All right," said the stranger, and he doubled the young man up with a tremendous poke in the waistcoat. "What did you do that for?" "I thought that was what Jackson ought to do," remarked the stranger as he resumed his interrupted walk.