The talking machine world (Jan-Dec 1916)

THE TALKING MACHINE WORLD 99 2 shows an enlarged fragmentary portion of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a top view of Fig. 2 with some of the elements omitted; Fig. 4 shows a section of Fig. 3 on the line 4 — 4; Fig. 5 represents an elevation and partial vertical axial section of a modification of the invention; Fig. 6 shows an elevation and partial axial section of a second modification of the invention; Fig. 7 shows an elevation of a third modification of the invention; Fig. 8 represents a modification of Fig. 7, and Figs. 9 and 10 show elevations of further modifications of the invention. Sounding Board for Phonographs. — Owen B. Williams, Seattle, Wash. Patent No. 1,186,869. The object of this invention is to eliminate certain objectionable qualities in the sounds reproduced in talking machines, particularly such sounds as harsh and unnatural tones and the squeakiness or shrill character of sounds as sometimes produced. This comprises an improvement in the tonal qualities of the sounds reproduced making them a more correct reproduction of the original sounds. Figure 1 is a vertical section taken through the rotative bell or table upon which the re^v** *■ . rv* producing disc is sup ported while in use. Fig. 2 is a half plan view of 'one type of construction for the novel device which constitutes the invention. Fig. 3 is a like half plan view of the same member with slight modifications of structure, and Fig. 4 is a section showing in detail the construction of the supporting foot or projection. Means for Making and Reproducing Phonograph Records. — Charles F. Winch, New York. Patent No. 1.187,119. This invention relates to apparatus for use in connection with sound recording and reproducing machines and has to do more particularly with a means for taking up and transmitting the sounds to or from the stylus or needle which engages the record. A principal object of the invention is to produce a greater amplitude of movement of the stylus in response to the vibrations set up by the speaker or singer than is possible by previous constructions and at the same time to secure an action of said stylus that shall follow positively and faithfully the vibrations produced by the speaker or singer whose voice is to be recorded. Essentially this invention consists of a liquid holding receptacle having a diaphragm closing one wall or side thereof and of larger area than the stylus carrying diaphragm and having also a liquid outlet by which the body of liquid with which the diaphragm is in contact may be placed in communication with the diaphragm carrying the recording stylus or needle. The preferred form of carrying out the invention is shown in the accompanying drawings wherein a horn like the ordinary sound gathering horn of a phonograph recorder or reproducer is shown constructed as a liquid tank with a sound receiving or producing diaphragm located in or near the mouth of the same, suitable means being also provided for permitting the filling of the tank with a liquid. This particular form of the invention may be conveniently described as a phonograph tank horn. The drawing shows this form of the invention in vertical central section. Sound Box for Phonographs. — Newman H. Holland, West Orange, N. J., assignor to the New Jersey Patent Co., same place. Patent No. 1,187,146. This invention relates to sound boxes and more particularly to that part of a sound box which carries the diaphragm and the stylus. It has heretofore been customary to mount the stylus of a recorder in an arm or lever disposed of at an angle with reference to the diaphragm and secured thereto both at the center and at the periphery thereof. This construction is objectionable in that the inclined stylus arm acts as a brace and thereby brakes or dampens the vibrations of the diaphragm. It is the object to eliminate this objection by securing the stylus arm to the diaphragm in such a way that the portion of ti.e said arm which is adjacent the periphery of the diaphragm will be movable with reference to the latter. Another object is to provide a new and improved means for securing the diaphragm to its support without the use of adhesives, screws or other similiar fastening means. Figure 1 is a side elevation of a recorder embodying the invention; Fig. 2 is a central, vertical section of the diaphragm support and the parts carried thereby, the diaphragm being shown in end elevation, and Fig. 3 is a bottom plan view partly broken away of the device shown in Fig. 2. Sound Reproducing Machine. — John C. English, Camden, N. J., assignor to the Victor Talking Machine Co., same place. Patent No. 1,187,892. The main objects of this invention are, to provide a compact talking machine having actuating mechanism, and sound reproducing and sound amplifying mechanism inclosed within a casing; to provide a talking machine having sound reproducing mechanism, and a sound amplifier inclosed in a casing having an improved adjustable cover arranged to receive the sound waves delivered from the sound amplifier and to deflect the same in any desired direction; to provide a talking machine having a record support mounted within a casing, sound reproducing means and sound amplifying means arranged to co-operate with the record support, and supported within the casing from the rear wall thereof, the sound amplifying means having a delivery end opening upwardly beneath the plane of the record support; to provide a talking machine having a rasing provided with an adjustable cover and improved means for holding the cover in adjusted position; to provide a talking machine having a casing provided with a movable cover, and improved means for preventing the sudden closing of the cover; to provide a talking machine having a casing recessed internally to permit of the use of a relatively large record. In the drawings, Figure 1 is a fragmentary .-ide elevation partly in vertical section of a talking machine constructed in accordance with this invention, and Fig. 2 a transverse vertical section on line 2 — 2 of Fig. 1, looking in the direction of the arrows. Sound Box for Talking Machines. — Alva D. Jones, Philadelphia, Pa., assignor of one-half to John S. Latta, same place. Patent No. 1,188,079. This invention consists of an attachment for the sound box in a talking machine by which such box constructed to be used with a record having its sound groove laterally waved, can be adapted to be employed with a record of the "hill and valley" type. It further consists of means for supporting such a sound box in a horizontal plane instead of in a vertical plane from the tone arm; for attaching a tube extension between the sound box and the tone arm to present the former in the proper position to the record; means foi preventing relative rotation of the box upon itsupport and the dislocation of the stylus. In the annexed drawings, Figure 1 represents a side elevation of the end of the tone arm, of a gooseneck and sound box of a talking machine embodying the invention. Fig. 2 represents a plan view of a talking machine having the invention applied to it. Fig. 3 represents a section on the line x — x in Fig. 1. Fig. 4 represents a plan view of the sound box and stylus mechanism. Fig. 5 represents a detail view of the tone intensifying elements. Fig. 6 represents a detail view of a detachable form of such elements. Fig. 7 represents a perspective detail view of the end of the gooseneck and of the sound box tube, detached from each other. Fig. 8 represents an axial section of such parts when joined. Sound Reproducing Machine. — John C. English, Camden, N. J,, assignor to the Victor Talking Machine Co., same place. Patent No. 1,188,374. The main objects of this invention are, 'to provide a compact talking machine having actuating mechanism, and sound reproducing and sound amplifying mechanism inclosed within a casing; to provide a talking machine having sound reproducing mechanism and a sound amplifier inclosed in a casing having an improved adjustable cover arranged to receive the sound waves delivered from the sound amplifier and to deflect the same in any desired direction; to provide a talking machine having an amplifier provided with an upwardly opening delivery end and inclosed in a casing having an adjustable cover arranged to deflect the sound waves delivered by the amplifier and to throw the same forwardly in any desired direction; to provide a talking machine having an amplifier with a delivery end inclosed in a casing provided with an adjustable cover arranged to deflect the sound waves delivered by the amplifier, and having an adjustable damper or closure arranged adjacent the delivery end of the amplifier to vary the quantity of sound waves directed against the deflecting surface of the cover of the casing, and thus modify the intensity of the sound waves delivered by the talking machine; to provide a talking machine inclosed in a casing having a movable cover and improved means for holding the cover in position of adjustment; to provide an improved sound amplifier; to provide sound modifying means for a sound amplifier. In the drawings, Figure 1 is a fragmentary side elevation, partly in vertical section, of a talking machine constructed in accordance with this invention, and Fig. 2 is a fragmentary transverse vertical section partly in elevation on line 2 — 2 of Fig. 1 looking in the direction of the arrows. M. T. Abernathy has purchased an interest in the business of Kors & Meinhardt, of Independence, Kans., Edison Diamond Disc dealers, the firm now being known as Abernathy, Kors & Meinhardt.