公开(公告)号：US20190221198A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-18

申请号：US15870980

申请日：2018-01-14

申请人： David Garland Harris

发明人： David Garland Harris

IPC分类号： G10G5/00 ,  G10D7/02

CPC分类号： G10G5/005 ,  G10D7/026

摘要： The instant invention relates to new attachments for the round tubular body of flutes. It firmly, but easily and removably, affixes the flute to the player's left index finger (and/or thumb) so that the flute is stabilized without pressure on the player's lower lip. Thus, it enhances the flexibility of the player's lips so as to more perfectly play the flute while also more exactly and repeatedly locating the player's fingers on the flute, while preventing inadvertent rotation of the flute. This is especially beneficial for the player's lower lip, which, under extant art, is forcibly pinned against the lower teeth and gums so as to stabilize the flute. This benefit is achieved by completely stabilizing the flute in the player's hands by firmly connecting the flute to the player's finger (and/or thumb) with a finger retainer incorporating an opening through which the flute player's left index finger (and/or thumb) is inserted, like wearing a ring.In the preferred embodiment, the finger retainer is a ring-like structure built into the flute-finger connector and for economy this system is hereafter referred to as a ring. The use of a ring provides a firm connection between the player's fingers, the flute-finger connector and the flute permitting the left index finger and right thumb to completely stabilize the instrument with no pressure on the player's lips whatsoever, while completely preventing inadvertent rotation of the flute.One benefit of the instant invention over extant art is its flexibility with respect to the types of flutes it may be connected to. In one embodiment, attachment to the flute body is by an extraneous, extant, devices, such as cable ties, hook and loop, etc., which are adjustable and flexible so as to permit attachment of the device to tubular body flutes of widely varying cross-sectional dimensions, such as alto, bass, piccolo and treble flutes, as well as the more common C flute. Thus, a player could invest substantially in a device made of high-quality material, such gold with precious stones, assured of their ability to easily move it from flute to flute and between any number of different types of flutes.A second benefit of the instant invention over extant art is that a player can use it without altering their hand position from how they would play the flute without the device. The absence of any pad between the ring and the body of the flute means that the player's left hand index finger rests directly on the body of the flute, exactly the same as it would rest on the flute absent the invention. Thus, this invention requires no adjustment to the player's style of playing whatsoever, except that it enhances the stability of the flute and allows it to be played with any amount of pressure on the player's lower lip, including none.Another very substantial benefit of the instant invention over extant art is that it allows the flute to be safely played by growing children without fear of distorting the proper development of their gums and teeth. Many parents permit their children to start their music education only with a piano or a stringed-instrument because wind instruments have a tendency to put severe stress and strain on the mouth, teeth and gums, which can distort their development. Because the instant invention permits, even encourages, use of the flute without strong, or even any, pressure on the teeth and gums, a flute so equipped can be used even by young children without orthodontia concerns.

公开(公告)号：US20180204547A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-19

申请号：US15742500

申请日：2016-04-28

申请人： JUAREZ SALAS Francisco Jose

发明人： JUAREZ SALAS Francisco Jose

IPC分类号： G10D9/06 ,  G10D7/02

CPC分类号： G10D9/06 ,  G10D7/023

摘要： The present invention relates to a device which is introduced into the window of the mouthpiece, between the mouthpiece and the bevel, and which allows the volume of the sound produced by the recorder to be reduced, slightly affecting the quality of the sounds produced by same.

公开(公告)号：US10002595B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US15277760

申请日：2016-09-27

申请人： Roberto Feliciano

发明人： Roberto Feliciano

IPC分类号： G10D7/02 ,  G10D9/00

CPC分类号： G10D7/026 ,  G10D9/00

摘要： A wind instrument cavity resonator and optional flexible flute crown assembly capable of improved sound generation and amplification within a flute or piccolo body is presented. The crown presents a swiveling nut joint, and the resonator has one or more counterweights to assist in the sound and weight balancing of the musical instrument, creating an acoustically pleasing flute or similar sound generation device.

公开(公告)号：US09626942B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-18

申请号：US14332957

申请日：2014-07-16

申请人： Yuichi Tanabe

发明人： Yuichi Tanabe

IPC分类号： G10D7/02 ,  G10D9/00 ,  G10D9/02

CPC分类号： G10D7/026 ,  G10D7/02 ,  G10D9/00 ,  G10D9/02

摘要： An apparatus comprises a flute, a base, and a thumb rest. The base is attached to the flute and defines a channel. The thumb rest is inserted into the channel and defines an elongate body. The thumb rest is positioned such that a flutist may rest a right thumb against the thumb rest while using conventional fingering to play the flute.

公开(公告)号：US09396710B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US13370332

申请日：2012-04-02

申请人： Robert Anthony Gandara

发明人： Robert Anthony Gandara

IPC分类号： G10D7/02 ,  G10D9/02

CPC分类号： G10D9/02

摘要： A fipple for a bladed edge or labium lip resonated musical wind instrument, such as a tin whistle, Irish whistle or recorder, is constructed with a windway, blade and mouth. The two-piece tip and body fipple facilitates precise and accurate machined geometries. These geometries include but are not limited to chamfered windway openings and curved labium lips for extra sympathetic harmonics or “tone color”. The two-piece design also facilitates the use of two different materials, the tip may be constructed from a material that is comfortable and safe to hold in a human mouth and the body or blade material may be constructed from a metallic material to maximize volume and wind efficiency.

摘要翻译： 叶片边缘或唇唇共鸣音乐管，如锡口哨，爱尔兰口哨或录音机，用风道，叶片和嘴巴构成。 两件式的尖端和主体抽动有助于精确和精确的加工几何形状。 这些几何形状包括但不限于倒角的风道开口和弯曲的唇唇，用于额外的交感谐波或“色调”。 两件式设计还有助于使用两种不同的材料，尖端可以由舒适和安全地保持在人的口中的材料构成，并且身体或刀片材料可以由金属材料构成以最大化体积和 风效。

公开(公告)号：US20150154947A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：US14620097

申请日：2015-02-11

申请人： STRAWBONE LLC

发明人： Randy J. Chervitz

IPC分类号： G10D7/02

CPC分类号： G10D7/02

摘要： A musical instrument is disclosed which comprises a first tubular member having an inlet end and an outlet end, an interior surface, and an exterior surface and a second tubular member having an inlet end and a closed end having a one-way valve, the second tubular member adapted for receiving the first tubular member for moving the first tubular member relative to the second tubular member, and the second tubular member for receiving a liquid through the one-way valve.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种乐器，其包括具有入口端和出口端，内表面和外表面的第一管状构件和具有入口端和具有单向阀的封闭端的第二管状构件，第二管状构件 管状构件，其适于接收用于相对于第二管状构件移动第一管状构件的第一管状构件，以及用于通过单向阀接收液体的第二管状构件。

公开(公告)号：US20150040739A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-12

申请号：US14455322

申请日：2014-08-08

申请人： John Ingalls

发明人： John Ingalls

IPC分类号： G10D7/02

CPC分类号： G10D7/026 ,  G10D9/043

摘要： A wind instrument includes a body defining a body with a plurality of tone holes. A plurality of keys are attached to the body, each key of the plurality of keys further including a key pad that is configured to selectively seal at least one of the plurality of tone holes to produce notes of different pitch. In one example, the body includes one monolithic piece of a metal extrusion having a “D”-shaped cross-section that provides a substantially flat upper surface and a lower curved surface. In another example, a biasing member includes a pair of magnets associated with each key, each pair of magnets including a first magnet attached the body and second magnet attached to one of the keys. A position of at least one of the first and second magnets is selectively adjustable relative to the other.

摘要翻译： 管乐器包括限定具有多个音孔的主体的主体。 多个键附接到主体，多个键的每个键还包括键盘，键盘被配置为选择性地密封多个音调孔中的至少一个以产生不同音调的音符。 在一个示例中，主体包括具有“D”形横截面的金属挤压件的一个整体件，其提供基本平坦的上表面和下弯曲表面。 在另一示例中，偏置构件包括与每个键相关联的一对磁体，每对磁体包括附接到主体的第一磁体和附接到键之一的第二磁体。 第一和第二磁体中的至少一个的位置可相对于另一个选择性地调节。

公开(公告)号：US08481836B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US13347123

申请日：2012-01-10

申请人： William Young Pyon ,  Zoltan Nagy

发明人： William Young Pyon ,  Zoltan Nagy

IPC分类号： G10D7/02

CPC分类号： G10D3/046

摘要： An invention is afforded for a dampening apparatus for a musical instrument. The dampening apparatus includes a plurality of dampening pads disposed on a base element. The dampening pads are spaced to allow a string of a stringed musical instrument to fit between two dampening pads. In addition, at least one dampening pad is configured to fit between two strings of the stringed musical instrument to allow for free string vibration. The base element and the plurality of dampening pads are configured to fit between the strings and a fretboard of the stringed musical instrument.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种用于乐器的阻尼装置。 阻尼装置包括设置在基座元件上的多个阻尼垫。 减震垫是间隔开的，以允许一串弦乐器装在两个阻尼垫之间。 此外，至少一个阻尼垫被配置成装配在弦乐器的两个弦之间以允许自由弦振动。 基座元件和多个阻尼垫被构造成配合在琴弦和弦乐器的指板之间。

公开(公告)号：US08269086B1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US13052063

申请日：2011-03-19

申请人： Yuichi Tanabe

发明人： Yuichi Tanabe

IPC分类号： G10D7/02

CPC分类号： G10D9/00

摘要： An apparatus is worn on a finger of a user while playing the flute. The apparatus comprises a stabilization pad, an inner support pad, and an outer support pad. The stabilization pad is disposed at a first end of the apparatus and is positionable to abut at least one of the finger and a palm of the user. In contrast, the outer support pad is disposed at a second end of the apparatus and is positionable to project outward from the finger of the user. The inner support pad and the outer support pad are operative to at least partially support the flute.

摘要翻译： 在播放长笛时，将一种装置佩戴在使用者的手指上。 该装置包括稳定垫，内支撑垫和外支撑垫。 稳定垫设置在装置的第一端，并且可定位成邻接使用者的手指和手掌中的至少一个。 相反，外部支撑垫设置在装置的第二端，并且可定位成从使用者的手指向外突出。 内支撑垫和外支撑垫可操作以至少部分地支撑长槽。

公开(公告)号：US07799980B1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US12387165

申请日：2009-04-29

申请人： Norman Spencer Register

发明人： Norman Spencer Register

IPC分类号： G10D7/02

CPC分类号： G10D7/04

摘要： An improved ocarina for providing improved tonal quality with better maintenance of said tonal quality. Ocarinas are generally oval in shape with finger holes on one side and thumb holes on the other side of the ocarina, with a windway and a sound hole called a “voicing”. A user blows into the voicing, creating a tone which varies depending on whether the fingers and thumbs are over the finger holes or thumb holes. Partitions are placed inside of said ocarina between said thumb hole and said sound hole which are customarily located on the same side of the ocarina. Partitions are located close to the thumb holes and distal from the sound hole. In the improved ocarina, a user may open the thumb hole without significant loss of tonal quality, unlike a standard ocarina where opening of the thumb holes ordinarily results in a decreased tonal quality.

摘要翻译： 一种改进的眼睑提供改善的音调质量，同时更好地维持所述音调质量。 Ocarinas通常为椭圆形，一侧有指孔和另一侧的拇指孔，具有称为“发声”的风道和声孔。 使用者吹入发声，产生根据手指和拇指是否在手指孔或拇指孔上方而变化的音调。 在所述拇指孔和通常位于同一侧的声孔之间的所述奥卡里娜之间放置分隔物。 分区位于靠近拇指孔和远离声孔的位置。 在改进的眼睑中，用户可以打开拇指孔，而不会明显地损失音调质量，与标准孔眼不同，其中开放拇指孔通常会导致音调质量降低。