Mechanical Television

Ernest Patrick

We first became aware of Ernest Patrick through the following articles. Our impression was that the story was improbable, maybe even made up. After some research, we discovered an interesting story.

Shortly after these articles were published, Patrick claimed he was misunderstood, and that there was no such offer. So what was the true story? Apparently, Patrick had built a television receiver. It appears to be for the Sanabria 45 line system, but it is unclear how it worked.

Indianopolis Times archive

In 1932, Patrick claimed to have invented a "tubeless" radio. Again, it is unclear how (and if) the radio worked.

Here are some additional articles about Patrick:

Young Inventor to Conduct Experiments Here

Say Tubeless Radio to Revolutionize Industry

Neighbors Remember Spells Cast by Indiana Boy Wonder

Safe Reveals Boy Inventor's Story

Web Sheds Light on 'Boy Inventor'

Ernest Patrick of Columbus, Ohio, with Dr. Bruce Morgan, 1932

 

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