Career
The company ran a subsidiary Polyphonwerke Aktiengesellschaft, that would press records for use in America under the name Opera Disc Company. In 1902 Emile Berliner and Joseph Sanders were issued United States. patent #715003 for a recording device for records. In June 1914, Sanders became the general manager of the Gyro Motor Company in Washington District of Columbia He purchased the assets in May 1917, forming the Gyro Company.
Sanders was active in supporting his community association in Forrest Hills.
He died at the age of 81, leaving over half a million dollars to various local charities.