This may be of use to you, came across it today, good list of historical patents relating to the area
http://www.resfreq.com/phonomusings/phonopatents.html
Also came across a rebuild of a westrex cutter head, maybe you've seen it but if not
http://www.aardvarkmastering.com/westrex.htm
List of phonograph related patents
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