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Flute
William S Haynes’ patent to correct a flaw that had troubled flute-makers up until that time.
Flute
William S Haynes was a silversmith who started his flute company in 1888.
This 1914 patent of his covered the drawing of tone-holes and corrected a flaw that had troubled flute-makers up until that time. The key was using the displaced material from the tone-hole to make the flange thus keeping the flange the same thickness as the tube.
Wind Triple Framed (shown in bronze but also available in black)
French Horn
Gebr. Alexander’s patent. First fully constructed double horn with completely independent F and B flat sides.
Trombone
Patent for the counter weight for balancing the trombone while playing.
Trumpet
Invention by Henri Selmar – founding member of French Selmar Company. Patent relates to manufacture of valves.
Harmonica Holder
Saxophone
Invention by Henri Selmar – founding member of French Selmar Company. Increased the lower range of instrument.
Harmonica