PATENT Insights

Emile Berliner’s patent for the gramophone was filed on November 8, 1887, in the United States. It was officially granted as US Patent No. 372,786 on November 8, 1887. This patent protected Berliner’s invention of the gramophone, which utilized a flat disc and lateral stylus motion for sound recording and reproduction.

Berliner’s patent laid the foundation for the commercialization of recorded sound, establishing key principles for subsequent advancements in audio technology. While the patent itself has long since expired, its legacy endures in the ongoing evolution of sound recording and reproduction methods.

Today, Berliner’s gramophone patent is recognized as a landmark in the history of audio technology, marking the beginning of a new era in music and entertainment. (RHP/ KHudewi) Image source: www.gramophonemuseum.com