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Amet Spring Motor

Posted: Tue Jan 28, 2025 6:38 am
by phonogfp
“On This Day in the History of Recorded Sound…”

January 28, 1891: Edward Amet filed for a U.S. patent for “Speed Regulator for Motors.” This was the first patent issued on a spring-driven phonograph motor which would be offered to the public. For much more: https://forum.antiquephono.org/topic/35 ... mment-2033

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Re: Amet Spring Motor

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 9:15 am
by Phono-Phan
I would love to see one someday. I like the way they stored the crank when not in use. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Amet Spring Motor

Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 11:45 am
by phonogfp
You're welcome, Ken.

George P.