An Improved Mouth Organ Case.
Year: 1893

page_text: Date of Application, 26th Oct., 1893-Accepted, 2nd Dec., 1893
An Improved Mouth Organ Case.
I, CLEMENS MÜLLER, of No. 6, Langestrasse, Leipzig, in the Kingdom of
Saxony, Owner of Metal Stamping and Gilding Works, do hereby declare the
nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be
particularly described and ascertained in and by the following statement :-
This invention constitutes an important improvement on instruments of the same
class, as hitherto constructed, and is calculated considerably to advance the
manufacture of mouth-organs.
The main features of it will be best understood by reference to Figs. 1 to 9 of
the accompanying drawings.
Fig. 1 is an elevation of a complete mouth-orgau case with projecting ends.
Fig. 2 is a side view,
Fig. 3 a longitudinal section, and
Fig. 4 a cross section thereof.
Figs. 5 and 6 are, respectively, an elevation and a cross section of a modified
form of mouth-organ case.
Fig. 7 is a front view thereof, and
Figs. 8 and 9 represent a case made in one piece, being, respectively, a
longitudinal and a cross section.
The case is so constructed, that there is not, as hitherto, over the vibrating reeds
a narrow space or chamber, variable. in extent by slight pressure, but it forms
instead a strong and rigid arch over the said reeds, which greatly assists in
improving and intensifying the sound of the instrument.
The arched case A is rendered particularly strong and rigid by the ornaments
which are stamped or embossed in its surface, whereby at the same time a very
attractive appearance is imparted to it.
In addition to the arched shape, which increases the sound, the case offers
another important peculiarity, riz. special projecting ends & wrought or stamped out
of the body of the metal or material (Fig. 3) and serving to impart greater strength
to the corners and edges of the instrument, while at the same time making it easier
and more convenient to handle.
To impart the maximum resistance and durability to the embossed arches of the
case, they are wrought out of a solid block of metal or other material, so that those
parts do not become thinner and weaker in the process. Besides, the edges and
corners are not sharp, being rounded off.
The arched parts or covers forming the mouth-organ case are generally made in
one piece, but may, if preferred, consist of two halves (Figs. 1 and 6).
In the former case (Figs. 8 and 9) the two covers are connected by a longitudinal
plate or strip, generally forming the mouthpiece (d) with the usual perforations ;
while the back consists of two superposed parts (e) serving to close the case
(Fig. 9). The case may be secured to the reed-plate or piece (B) both at the front
and at the back, by means of screws or pins, so that the said reed piece and case
form one connected body, the reed piece being thereby prevented from slipping
out of the case and the reeds being protected from damage; an arrangement
calculated greatly to assist in rendering the whole instrument durable and strong.
The material from which the case or covers are made may vary extensively, and
the case may be decorated externally with printed, coloured, silvered or gilt
ornaments at will.

page_text: Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of the said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
1. A mouth-organ casing having the distinctive feature, that the part situated
over the vibrating reeds forms a rigid arch serving to strengthen and improve the
sound, and that the corners of the arch are wrought from the solid, substantially as
described.
2. A mouth organ casing having a rigid arch arranged as described and
ornamented by stamped or embossed figures or designs serving also to strengthen
the arch, substantially as described.
3. A mouth organ case forming a rigid arch, the ends or corners 6 of which
are wrought from the solid, or embossed, substantially as described and illustrated
by Fig 3.
4. A mouth organ case forming a rigid arch, said case being made of one
piece fixed to the sounding body along one of its long sides (the front or at
the back side) by means of screws or pins, so as to form with the said body
one piece and avoid its accidental sliding out of the case, substantially as
described.
Dated this 26th day of October 1893.
FAIRFAX & WETTER,
433, Strand, London, Agents.