14,377. Saint-Yves, J. A. de. June 26, A.D. 1903, [date applied for under Patents Act, A.D. 1901]. Computing-scales. - Means or designing-scales for use in " applying the musical scale to " archi- " tecture, the fine arts, graphic and plastic trades, " and industries" are shown in Figs. 2 and 4, an example, a vase designed by the use of the scales, being shown in Fig. 13. The musical scale or "archeometrical standard," Fig. 4, is represented on a rule bearing a double series of numbers forming a double proportional scale intended for use in calculating µsthetical proportions. The scales are made of transparent or translucent material, and are provided with longitudinal grooves in the middle. Fig. 2 shows an instrument composed of concentric zones of "equivalents," comprising a double zone of degrees, a double zone of numbers, a double zone of musical notes, a double zone of colours, and a double zone of cosmological signs.
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