Klarinet Archive - Posting 000215.txt from 2000/03

From: edsshop@-----.ca
Subj: [kl] Interesting item on eBay web site item#276805010: Selmer Clarinet/Oboe/Bassoon Octave Vent 1940
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 01:24:45 -0500

I saw this item for sale at eBay it certainly is hard to fathom.

Ed Maurey

Title of item: Selmer Clarinet/Oboe/Bassoon Octave Vent 1940
Seller: imwpeddler@-----.com
Starts: Mar-05-00 17:04:55 PST
Ends: Mar-15-00 17:04:55 PST
Price: Starts at $19.95
To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=276805010

Item Description:

United States Documents & Matted Print Describing
Maurice Selmer's Patented Octave Vent for Saxophones, Clarinets, Oboes &
Bassoons

Maurice Selmer - 1940

In 1940 Mr. Selmer was issued a patent for his invention from the United
States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO). There were 4 documents on file
for this patent. The first drawing sheet of the patent has been reproduced
on parchment paper, matted and ready to install into an 8" x 10" frame. The
other 3 pages reproduced from USPTO documents describe the scope of his invention
in technical terms...

"The invention relates to wind instruments and, more particularly, to
such instruments of the type having an octave vent, for example, clarinets,
oboes, saxophones, bassoons. It Is known that the emission of notes obtained
by the use of the key-controlled octave vent is relatively difficult,
particularly in the twelfths. Moreover, the notes issued leave much to be
desired, particularly with regard to quality, timbre, difficulty In holding
them, fullness and balance of sound, and evenness of the tones emitted.

The present invention has for its object to obviate these objections and
resides in providing a resonance space or chamber around the vent tube. Most
simply, this resonance space Is derived by providing a tubular cap or body
having an end wall which engages the vent tube at the outer end thereof and
having a tubular part spaced from. the outer periphery of the vent tube and
opening freely in the bore of the instrument"...

Water marks do not appear on actual prints. Priority Shipping &
Handling charges for the United States are $4.95. Global Priority Shipping
& Handling charges for all international destinations are $9.95. Personal
checks accepted, money order or cashiers check preferred. Also accepting
Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover Card. Innovations: U.S.A.,
2156 South 4th Street, Milwaukee WI 53207,  Phone: (414)
383-5260.

email:
IMWpeddler@-----.com

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