Music Trade Review
Issue: 1904 Vol. 38 N. 5 - Page 35
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THE MUSIC TRADE
LATE PATENTS OF TRADE INTEREST.
(Specially Prepared for The Review.)
Washington, D. C, Jan. 26, 1904.
SOUNDING-BOARD FOR PlANOS.
Wltl. J.
Brashears, Wilmington, Del., assignor by
mesne assignment to C. J. Heppe & Son,
Philadelphia, Pa. Patent No. 750,248.
This invention relates to the casing and
sounding apparatus of musical instruments,
such as pianos and the like; and the object
of the invention is to provide such an in-
strument with a supplementary sounding
board or boards in addition to the ordinary
main sounding-board usually inclosed
within the casing.
These improvements are particularly ap-
plicable to upright pianos. Ordinarily such
a piano is provided with a main sounding-
board located behind the strings and attached
either to the string-frame or to the framing
of the casing. In such arrangements the vi-
brations of the sounding-board are projected
from the back of the instrument, with the dis-
advantage that when the instrument is placed
with its back toward a wall the wall interferes
with the projection of the vibrations from the
main sounding-board at the back of the piano,
and thus minimizes the effect. In order to
cure this defect, this invention provides in an
upright piano a supplementary sounding-
board, located at the back of the instrument,
whereby regardless of the position of the
piano the sympathetic vibration of the supple-
mentary sounding-board enhances the power
and quality of the tones produced by the
vibration transmitted from the strings and the
main sounding-board.
DEVICE
FOR
AUTOMATICALLY
PLAYING
REVIEW
PIANOS. Oliver H. Arno, Boston, Mass., as-
signor of one-half to Alexander Steinert,
same place. Patent No. 750,517.
This invention relates to the improvement
in machines or devices for automatically play-
ing pianos and similar instruments; and it re-
lates with more specific reference to a means
or instrumentality for regulating the tension
of the perforated music sheet or paper as com-
monly used in said machines, whereby the
same may be made to run over the end of the
tracker-board with a uniformity and regu-
larity of movement.
SHEET MUSIC TURNER. Martin T. Phillips,
Akron, O. Patent No. 750,391.
THE SELF-LIFTING PIANO TRUCK.
Judging from many inquiries which have
recently reached this office, piano dealers are
seeking a piano truck that is absolutely relia-
ble, easy of adjustment and operation and
which can be utilized for narrow places as
well as on the wareroom floor or for lifting.
All these requisites are found in the truck
made by the Self-Lifting Piano Truck Co.,
of Findlay, O. Innumerable letters are on
file testifying to the excellence of this device.
Only two weeks ago J. H. Van Gilder, the
well-known dealer of Uniontown, Pa., wrote
that he had this self-lifting piano truck in use
for over a year, and "could not do without
it." He said further, "It beats them all. I
have moved fully 600 pianos with it within
the past year and it has never failed to give
satisfaction."
These trucks are sold at a moderate price
well within the means of every dealer who
desires to be down-to-date.
RUBBER GOODS AND SUPPLIES
Advance in Price—This Will Affect Piano Covers,
Piano Player Tubing and Accessories.
Rubber goods and supplies of every
description used by the trade ire down for
an advance. Monday the raw material
prices for 1904 will be announced, and it
is understood that they will represent a
substantial increase. The trade is looking
for a 5 per cent, advance, but it may be 10
per cent, or more, crude rubber being 15
cents a pound higher now than it was last
year. Within a week the price of crude
rubber has been advanced 5 cents a pound,
and it is now quoted at $1 for spot and
983/2 cents for futures—up river fine Para
grades.
This winter has been a remarkably good
one for the big rubber combination and all
of the independent rubber companies. The
jobbers and retailers are. reported to be
pretty well out of goods, and some of the
independent rubber manufacturers have
already made an advance in their price
without waiting for the official ukase of
the combine. Hence piano covers, player
tubing and accessories, as well as every
other supply in that line, will be sold at a
higher figure.
STAIB-ABENDSCHEIN PROGRESS.
There has been no let-up in the activities
at the Staib-Abendschein piano action fac-
tory, Brook avenue and 134th street, since
the new year began, nor is it likely that
there will be. The several trips of Geo.
F. Abendschein, secretary of the company,
brought forth excellent results in the shape
,af renewed contracts and entirely new
business. The onward move of this pros-
perous firm continues steadily from year
to year, because the firm members are
always on the alert, always watchful to
further the best interests of their patrons
by giving them the advantage of every pos-
sible improvement in their products. The
new Staib-Abendschein's lost motion at-
tachment is a good example of this.
RUDOLPH C. KOCH OF STRING FAME.
THIS VARNISH"; WILL NOT CHECK OR CRACK
AND WILL SAVE Y00 HALF THE TIME
IN FINISHING PIANOS.
THE GLIDDEN VARNISH CO.,
CLEVELAND, OHIO.
Make comparative zero weather test with
SKIN-COTE and the varnish you are
now using and watch the results.
Rudolph C. Koch, successor to Charles
Reinwarth, and maker of the Reinwarth
strings, 386-388 Second avenue, whose
business has developed year by year with-
out intermission ever since he assumed
control, in a brief chat recently with The
Review as to trade conditions, said that
the total output of Reinwarth strings for
1903 was satisfying. For the present year,
Mr. Koch said, the prospect of a healthy
demand is excellent. More than a healthy
demand he said he did not look for or ex-
pect. Mr. Koch has many calls for his
book entitled "Piano Manufacturers' Own
Comments." It has done splendid service,
showing as it does the high esteem in
which the Reinwart,h strings are held.
One of the endorsements of which Mr.
Koch is most proud is that received from
Geo. P. Bent. It is well worthy of repro-
duction :
Dear Sir: Because of the superior
quality we have been using the "Rein-
warth" strings for many years, and am
pleased to say that from the first use of
them up to the present time they have
given us the fullest satisfaction.
Yours truly,
GEO. P. BENT.
E. N. MARTIN ON THE JURY.
E. N. Martin, of the Holtzman-Martin
Co., New York, is fulfilling his civic duties
for the usual time, as a juror in Part V. of
the City Court, and attending to his busi-
ness on the side for time being.
THE MUSIC TRADE
LATE PATENTS OF TRADE INTEREST.
(Specially Prepared for The Review.)
Washington, D. C, Jan. 26, 1904.
SOUNDING-BOARD FOR PlANOS.
Wltl. J.
Brashears, Wilmington, Del., assignor by
mesne assignment to C. J. Heppe & Son,
Philadelphia, Pa. Patent No. 750,248.
This invention relates to the casing and
sounding apparatus of musical instruments,
such as pianos and the like; and the object
of the invention is to provide such an in-
strument with a supplementary sounding
board or boards in addition to the ordinary
main sounding-board usually inclosed
within the casing.
These improvements are particularly ap-
plicable to upright pianos. Ordinarily such
a piano is provided with a main sounding-
board located behind the strings and attached
either to the string-frame or to the framing
of the casing. In such arrangements the vi-
brations of the sounding-board are projected
from the back of the instrument, with the dis-
advantage that when the instrument is placed
with its back toward a wall the wall interferes
with the projection of the vibrations from the
main sounding-board at the back of the piano,
and thus minimizes the effect. In order to
cure this defect, this invention provides in an
upright piano a supplementary sounding-
board, located at the back of the instrument,
whereby regardless of the position of the
piano the sympathetic vibration of the supple-
mentary sounding-board enhances the power
and quality of the tones produced by the
vibration transmitted from the strings and the
main sounding-board.
DEVICE
FOR
AUTOMATICALLY
PLAYING
REVIEW
PIANOS. Oliver H. Arno, Boston, Mass., as-
signor of one-half to Alexander Steinert,
same place. Patent No. 750,517.
This invention relates to the improvement
in machines or devices for automatically play-
ing pianos and similar instruments; and it re-
lates with more specific reference to a means
or instrumentality for regulating the tension
of the perforated music sheet or paper as com-
monly used in said machines, whereby the
same may be made to run over the end of the
tracker-board with a uniformity and regu-
larity of movement.
SHEET MUSIC TURNER. Martin T. Phillips,
Akron, O. Patent No. 750,391.
THE SELF-LIFTING PIANO TRUCK.
Judging from many inquiries which have
recently reached this office, piano dealers are
seeking a piano truck that is absolutely relia-
ble, easy of adjustment and operation and
which can be utilized for narrow places as
well as on the wareroom floor or for lifting.
All these requisites are found in the truck
made by the Self-Lifting Piano Truck Co.,
of Findlay, O. Innumerable letters are on
file testifying to the excellence of this device.
Only two weeks ago J. H. Van Gilder, the
well-known dealer of Uniontown, Pa., wrote
that he had this self-lifting piano truck in use
for over a year, and "could not do without
it." He said further, "It beats them all. I
have moved fully 600 pianos with it within
the past year and it has never failed to give
satisfaction."
These trucks are sold at a moderate price
well within the means of every dealer who
desires to be down-to-date.
RUBBER GOODS AND SUPPLIES
Advance in Price—This Will Affect Piano Covers,
Piano Player Tubing and Accessories.
Rubber goods and supplies of every
description used by the trade ire down for
an advance. Monday the raw material
prices for 1904 will be announced, and it
is understood that they will represent a
substantial increase. The trade is looking
for a 5 per cent, advance, but it may be 10
per cent, or more, crude rubber being 15
cents a pound higher now than it was last
year. Within a week the price of crude
rubber has been advanced 5 cents a pound,
and it is now quoted at $1 for spot and
983/2 cents for futures—up river fine Para
grades.
This winter has been a remarkably good
one for the big rubber combination and all
of the independent rubber companies. The
jobbers and retailers are. reported to be
pretty well out of goods, and some of the
independent rubber manufacturers have
already made an advance in their price
without waiting for the official ukase of
the combine. Hence piano covers, player
tubing and accessories, as well as every
other supply in that line, will be sold at a
higher figure.
STAIB-ABENDSCHEIN PROGRESS.
There has been no let-up in the activities
at the Staib-Abendschein piano action fac-
tory, Brook avenue and 134th street, since
the new year began, nor is it likely that
there will be. The several trips of Geo.
F. Abendschein, secretary of the company,
brought forth excellent results in the shape
,af renewed contracts and entirely new
business. The onward move of this pros-
perous firm continues steadily from year
to year, because the firm members are
always on the alert, always watchful to
further the best interests of their patrons
by giving them the advantage of every pos-
sible improvement in their products. The
new Staib-Abendschein's lost motion at-
tachment is a good example of this.
RUDOLPH C. KOCH OF STRING FAME.
THIS VARNISH"; WILL NOT CHECK OR CRACK
AND WILL SAVE Y00 HALF THE TIME
IN FINISHING PIANOS.
THE GLIDDEN VARNISH CO.,
CLEVELAND, OHIO.
Make comparative zero weather test with
SKIN-COTE and the varnish you are
now using and watch the results.
Rudolph C. Koch, successor to Charles
Reinwarth, and maker of the Reinwarth
strings, 386-388 Second avenue, whose
business has developed year by year with-
out intermission ever since he assumed
control, in a brief chat recently with The
Review as to trade conditions, said that
the total output of Reinwarth strings for
1903 was satisfying. For the present year,
Mr. Koch said, the prospect of a healthy
demand is excellent. More than a healthy
demand he said he did not look for or ex-
pect. Mr. Koch has many calls for his
book entitled "Piano Manufacturers' Own
Comments." It has done splendid service,
showing as it does the high esteem in
which the Reinwart,h strings are held.
One of the endorsements of which Mr.
Koch is most proud is that received from
Geo. P. Bent. It is well worthy of repro-
duction :
Dear Sir: Because of the superior
quality we have been using the "Rein-
warth" strings for many years, and am
pleased to say that from the first use of
them up to the present time they have
given us the fullest satisfaction.
Yours truly,
GEO. P. BENT.
E. N. MARTIN ON THE JURY.
E. N. Martin, of the Holtzman-Martin
Co., New York, is fulfilling his civic duties
for the usual time, as a juror in Part V. of
the City Court, and attending to his busi-
ness on the side for time being.
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