| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 084402000 | Rigid vibrators | 57 |
| 20080202315 | Musical instrument - In a musical instrument of the cabasa type having a substantially cylindrical hollow main body with a cover plate, and base plate, and a handle connected to the base plate, wherein between the cover plate and base plate along the outer surface of the main body beaded-string-like sounding bodies are arranged extending in the circumferential direction, which, when the main body is rhythmically shaken, by their movement against each other and relative to the surface of the main body, generate a tone, provision is made that the cover plate and/or the base plate are provided with openings. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20090107319 | CYMBAL WITH LOW FUNDAMENTAL FREQUENCY - A cymbal where the lowest frequency mode of vibration in the cymbal is less than 20 cycles per second, and where the lowest mode is of a great enough amplitude to be capable of producing a prominent vibrato effect and a prominent phase shifting effect when said cymbal is struck, the cymbal being made by hammering a concave underside of a pre-formed cymbal in a manner which forms dents in a surface of said cymbal. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090178536 | FOLDING BAR CHIMES - A bar chime apparatus has a mantle with one or more pivot mechanisms that connect two or more bar segments. The one or more pivot mechanisms have two or more slots. The two or more bar segments can be folded and secured in the two or more slots. Two or more bar chimes are suspended from the mantle. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090308224 | Percussion Instrument and Method of Use - A percussion instrument has at least one transformable jingle set mounted therein. Each jingle set has a horizontal supporting member that moveably holds jingles within the transformable jingle set along a central axis. At least one fixing member is mounted at substantially a right angle to the horizontal supporting member to hold the horizontal supporting member in place. Both the horizontal supporting member and the at least one fixing member fit within a notch in an instrument frame. The fixing member and horizontal support member may be removed and a different jingle configuration is selected and reinserted thereby changing the musical timber therein. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100107852 | KEYBOARD PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT AND DAMPENING SYSTEM FOR USE THEREWITH - A keyboard percussion instrument may include an improved dampening system that provides wave dampening or progressive dampening of the tone bars. A keyboard percussion instrument may also include a dampening system with a mechanism capable of retracting the damper without distorting the damper and capable of adjusting the leverage of the dampening system independently of the spring tension. A dampening system may further include an adjustable mounting for the damper that allows the dampening action to be adjusted at either end of the damper. A keyboard percussion instrument may further include an improved bar rail assembly that facilitates removability, adjustment of various dampening zones and/or vibration isolation. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20110061512 | Hand-Mountable Noise Maker - A sound generating device for being removably securable to or directly about a person's hand or finger for producing sound when the hand is reciprocally moved. The device includes a sound generating portion secured or securable to an attachment portion, where the attachment portion is securable to or directly about the hand or finger. Preferably, the sound is percussive caused by components of the device striking each other upon rapid and repeated reciprocal hand movement. The device is light in weight, does not require striking the hand or finger or other portion of the body, and is shaped and contoured to conform to hand shape, and preferably includes an adjustable attachment portion to adapt to differing sizes and shapes of hands and fingers; the device also may be modular, wherein the attachment portion may comprise a plurality of differing sizes of mounting structures for the same sound generating portion. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110126692 | SOUND GENERATING INSTRUMENT - A sound generating instrument having at least three resonant struts, each resonant strut having a length, terminal ends, longitudinal axis along said length and moss section. At least nine tension elements are provided causing the resonant struts to be compressively connected to other resonant struts by attachment of the tension elements at at least two points along the longitudinal axis of each resonant strut. A striker element is provided for selectively contacting the resonant struts for generating sound. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110167981 | One-Handed Musical Triangle - A triangle musical instrument that may be played using a single hand. The triangle is formed such that a percussionist is able to grasp the triangle in one hand and shake it in a back-and-forth motion to produce the familiar triangle musical instrument sound. Openings formed in the sides of the instrument allow the percussionist to mute the sounds. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110247476 | PERCUSSION DEVICE - The present invention is a percussion device to be utilized with a percussion tool, such as a drum stick. The percussion device comprises a support structure and a percussion accessory. The device provides for creating musical sounds in addition to the sounds created by the percussion tool. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110259173 | Hands-Free Percussion Instrument and Related Methods - Disclosed are apparatus and related methods for producing a blend of rhythm and sound. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120055315 | Channeled Shaker - A percussive shaker instrument with improved control in producing rhythmic sound and capable of producing different percussive sounds in a single shaker is disclosed. The shaker comprises one or more channels filled with a striker material. The channel isolates the striker material from the striker material in other channels and from any other part of the shaker. The striker material is freely movable within the channel such that it may collide with a striking surface when the shaker is moved. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120144975 | MULTIPURPOSE DRUMSTICK - The present invention is embodied in a multipurpose instrument system that includes a drumstick configured to incorporate one or more drumstick tips for striking a drum set and a shaker percussion instrument incorporated near the drumstick tips, wherein the drumstick tips are configured to be interchangeable tips or percussion instruments. A coating can be applied to the tip to protect equipment struck by the drumstick and wherein the interchangeable tips can be configured to be flipped by a user to allow the drumstick to perform with various tips and percussion instruments without having to physically switch equipment. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120297956 | Jingle Shaker - A percussive shaker instrument with improved control in producing rhythmic sound and capable of producing different percussive sounds in a single shaker is disclosed. The shaker comprises one or more channels filled with a striker material. The channel isolates the striker material from the striker material in other channels and from any other part of the shaker. The striker material is freely movable within the channel such that it may collide with a striking surface when the shaker is moved. Alternatively, the shaker may comprise one or more pairs of jingles suspended inside the shaker body. The jingles are freely movable within the body such that they are capable of striking each other when the shaker is moved. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20120304845 | METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF A METALLIC-SOUNDING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT - Indicated is a method for production of a metallic-sounding musical instrument of the steelpan-type, in particular for production of a Hang®. In the method the steel sheet with a thickness of 0.75 to 1.25 mm required for the production is nitrided until the sheet is completely permeated with iron nitride needles. The linear density of the needles is, as a rule, between 40·10·10 | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130092010 | Detachable Shaker - A hand-held percussive shaker assembly comprising two identical shakers capable of producing different percussive sounds and rhythms in a single assembly is disclosed. The shakers are detachably connected by an integrally formed lock assembly. The shakers may be played as a single assembly or detached and played individually. Each shaker comprises one or more bottles filled with a striker material. Each bottle isolates its striker material from the striker material in other bottles and from any other part of the shaker. The shakers may produce the same or different tones when the shaker assembly is moved. | 04-18-2013 |
| 20130180380 | TamboToe - A foot operable percussion instrument producing jingling sounds similar to a tambourine is useable by a solo performer and possesses a wedge-shaped body with an inclined striking surface for the striking by a foot or a portion thereof. The wedge-shaped body is connected to a base plate member by a pair of rigid connectors that together define a fulcrum so that the front portion of the wedge-shaped block pivots downwardly when struck by a foot on the inclined striking surface and rights itself when the foot is lifted. The jingling sound produced is of short duration. | 07-18-2013 |
| 20140069255 | PERCUSSION DEVICE - The claimed device relates to devices for creating sound, to percussion devices in particular, and can be used both as a rhythmic instrument and as the background sound effects for sporting events. The percussion device comprises at least two percussion instruments | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140116227 | CYMBAL - A cymbal is provided with an annular part having an annular shape and having a predetermined rigidity, a center part located at an inner circumference of the annular part and having a predetermined rigidity, and a first connecting part including an elastic material and connecting an outer circumference of the center part and the inner circumference of the annular part. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140116228 | CYMBAL EDGE GUARD - A cymbal edge guard. The edge guard can be described as a generally U-shaped, flexible annulus, the open end of the annulus being oriented toward the center of the annulus, the annulus being dimensioned to fit over the outer perimeter of a cymbal. The edge guard may further include a gripping tongue, formed within the U-shaped portion of the annulus. Additionally, a protective bulb may be integrally formed with the outer edge of the edge guard. A double cymbal edge guards may further be provided, dimensioned to fit over the outer parameters of a matched pair of cymbals, the cymbals being arranged bottom to bottom with their peripheral edges in registration. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140137719 | Solid two-handed percussion instrument - clackers - This clacker percussion instrument is a device when used by an individual will produce musical sound and eliminate the tiring that occurs during normal clapping with bare hands. The device is made of various types of wood and shapes and can be used by children and/or adults. | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140318346 | DETACHABLE SHAKER - A hand-held percussive shaker assembly comprising two identical shakers capable of producing different percussive sounds and rhythms in a single assembly is disclosed. The shakers are detachably connected by an integrally formed lock assembly. The shakers may be played as a single assembly or detached and played individually. Each shaker comprises one or more bottles filled with a striker material. Each bottle isolates its striker material from the striker material in other bottles and from any other part of the shaker. The shakers may produce the same or different tones when the shaker assembly is moved. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150075354 | Channeled Shaker - A percussive shaker instrument with improved control in producing rhythmic sound and capable of producing different percussive sounds in a single shaker is disclosed. The shaker comprises one or more channels filled with a striker material. The channel isolates the striker material from the striker material in other channels and from any other part of the shaker. The striker material is freely movable within the channel such that it may collide with a striking surface when the shaker is moved. | 03-19-2015 |
| 20150114204 | CONTAINER MARACA CONVERTER - A container maraca converter that allows a container, particularly a previously-used beverage can, to be converted into a maraca or similar noisemaker. A plurality of small noisemakers, general small ball-shaped objects, may be placed in the container. A handle and container attachment is then attached to the container, both closing the container and allowing for easy grip in the hand. Upon shaking, the noisemakers rattle within the can to produce the desired sound effect. After use, the device may be easily broken down for disposal and/or recycling of its parts | 04-30-2015 |
| 20150128786 | PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT - The present invention provides a percussion instrument that is struck by a drumstick and generates a sound resembling a cross between a cowbell and a xylophone. The instrument comprises two spaced-apart planar metal plates with three of the sides spanning between the plates enclosed by additional metal plates. The additional metal plates are welded to the spaced-apart metal plates at discreet locations to tune the instrument. An aperture for a tom mount can be defined in one of the planar metal plates. In certain embodiments, the instrument is approximately 30-38 inches long with one end being 6-16 inches across and the opposing end being 2-3 inches across. The spacing between the spaced-apart metal plates in certain embodiments is 1-2.5 inches. Welds in certain embodiments can be arranged to generate a plurality of different pitches, for example, five different pitches. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20160071501 | ASSEMBLY FOR GENERATING SOUNDS, THE USE THEREOF, AND CORRESPONDING METHODS - This assembly comprises at least one plate which, in addition to a diffuser function, is able to vibrate under the effect of a physical stimulus, in particular a sound stimulus, so as to emit a sound wave with a frequency that is audible to a living being and lying between 0.5 and 160 000 Hz. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160163295 | PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT - A percussion instrument has a closed cavity ( | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160253983 | FLEXIBLE SHAKER PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT | 09-01-2016 |
| 084403000 | Bars and supports | 14 |
| 20080314227 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VIBRATO EFFECTS IN KEYBOARD PERCUSSION MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Improved methods and apparatus of producing vibrato on keyboard percussion/tone bar instruments such as the vibraphone and marimba are provided. Means are disclosed for real time control of the expressive qualities of both the speed and strength of the vibrato of such instruments, while eliminating the need for an electrical motor. According to certain embodiments, methods and apparatus are disclosed to easily produce a change of dynamic level (crescendo and diminuendo) after a single strike of a tone bar or chord. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090211428 | TONE PLATE FOR KEYBOARD-TYPE TONE PLATE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT, TONE PLATE-FABRICATING METHOD, TONE GENERATOR UNIT OF TONE PLATE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT, AND KEYBOARD-TYPE PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT - A tone plate which makes it easy to reduce the entire length and width thereof, thus increasing the degree of freedom in design. The tone plate includes an antinode portion, front and rear ends, and first and second supporting holes which are located closer to the front and rear ends than to the antinode portion and at which a vibration node can be formed. There are provided first and second mass concentrating portions extending toward the front and rear ends from locations on a side close to the first and rear ends with respect to the supporting holes. First and second thinner portions are respectively provided between the antinode portion and the supporting holes. The tone plate vibrates to generate a musical tone of a specific tone pitch when struck with being supported at the supporting holes. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20100116120 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VIBRATO EFFECTS IN KEYBOARD PERCUSSION MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS - Improved methods and apparatus of producing vibrato on keyboard percussion/tone bar instruments such as the vibraphone and marimba are provided. Means are disclosed for real time control of the expressive qualities of both the speed and strength of the vibrato of such instruments, while eliminating the need for an electrical motor. According to certain embodiments, methods and apparatus are disclosed to easily produce a change of dynamic level (crescendo and diminuendo) after a single strike of a tone bar or chord. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20150068386 | VIBRATO BLOCK - The Vibrato Block securely attaches a vibrato device to a guitar without permanent physical modifications to the guitar and provides clearance for the guitar's tailpiece mounting holes for utilization by other guitar accessories. The Vibrato Block consists of a body having a curved guitar contact surface with an attached non-marring, high-friction pad and a mounting plate contact surface corresponding to the vibrato devices mounting plate surface. The Vibrato Block is formed with an internal slot and a plurality of mounting holes. The thickness of the Vibrato Block and adjustability provided by the internal slot enables optimal placement of the vibrato device and unobstructed tailpiece mounting holes. The vibrato device is mounted to the Vibrato Block whereas the Vibrato Block is mounted to the guitar using only the guitar's rear strap button screw mounting point and a fastener, thereby avoiding any physical modifications to the guitar. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150114205 | Instrument Mounting Assembly - A mounting assembly configured for detachably mounting a percussion instrument to an instrument stand is disclosed. The assembly has an instrument mounting assembly that has a clamp bracket, a clamp, and a wing screw. An instrument is held to the instrument mounting assembly by placing a mountable portion of the instrument between a set of notches carved out of a first and a second side of the clamp bracket and a clamp. The instrument is secured in the bracket by screwing the wing nut through a hole in a third side of the clamp bracket to cause the clamp to apply a force against the mountable portion of the instrument such that the instrument is held in place between the notches and a groove of the clamp. | 04-30-2015 |
| 20160098981 | VIBRATION PLATE FOR A MUSIC BOX - The invention relates to a vibration plate for a striking mechanism of musical watches or music boxes. According to the invention, the vibration plate includes at least two parts, joined to each other, manufactured in at least two materials, a first part forming a first set of strips made of a first material so as to produce sounds in a first frequency range, and at least a second part forming a second set of strips made of a second material so as to produce sounds in a second frequency range. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160148602 | PORTABLE COMPONENT MARIMBA - A portable component marimba comprising a frame having two opposing sections facing each other. A resonator support rack held in place by gravity extends between the two frame sections. A resonator assembly having a linearly arranged series of resonators extends between the two frame sections and is engaged with the resonator support rack by means of two lateral support brackets. A tone bar assembly extends between the two frame sections and includes a linear series of tone bars interconnected by two lateral laces and is supported by a tone bar support rack. The laces may be tied off on cleats located on the crossbeams. The tone bar support rack may include dampening lace support brackets. The resonator assemblies may incorporate balanced resonators. The tone bars may include sustained dampeners. | 05-26-2016 |
| 084404000 | With strikers | 6 |
| 20090000458 | COMBINATION CHIMES AND FAITH BUILDING MESSAGE SYSTEM - The present invention combines a classic chimes system with message bars having a faith building message imprinted on the message bars in keeping with the multi-tone chimes. In the preferred system the chimes and message bars hang vertically from a main support member. The message bars are spaced between the chimes so that a striker is free to contact each chime. The striker may have a wind or clapper vane hanging from the striker to move the striker in contact with the chimes. In one embodiment the message bars provide the clapper vane. Inspirational words and biblical phrases are also imprinted on the main support member and the wind vane. A faith bar, having a faith for healing and love message imprinted thereon, may also be added above the main support member bar to convey an overall faith building message for the system. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090193957 | CHIME BAR ASSEMBLY - A chime bar assembly includes a hollow body with a resonation space defined therein and a top opening is defined in a top of the hollow body. A metal plate is located above the top opening and supported by two rubber plates. A hitting device is connected to the rear end of the hollow body and includes a case which includes lugs to which a pivotal end of a rod is pivotably connected. An operation unit is connected to the case and pushes the pivotal end of the rod so that the sphere is lowered to hit the metal plate. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20120055316 | Fishing Lure and Method of Manufacturing a Fishing Lure - A scented article manufactured from a sintered metal powder. The metal powder may be one or more metals, one or more alloys, or any combination or mixture thereof. The scented article is of a weight sufficient to sink to a depth in the water and shaped such that, when urged through the water, the lure moves in a substantially oscillating motion. The scented article is impregnated with a scent, such as a fish attractant, that is slowly diffused in the water as the scented article is urged through the water. A method of manufacturing a scented article is also disclosed. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20140352519 | MODULAR WIND CHIME SYSTEM - The invention provides a modular wind chime system having a plurality of modules which can be readily connected and disconnected, based on user preference. A supporting platform includes a plurality of receptacles which enable the coupling of various modules through the use of releasable fasteners. | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150013523 | PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT - A pitched percussion idiophone instrument comprising first and second support members ( | 01-15-2015 |
| 20160148601 | PORTABLE COMPONENT MARIMBA - A portable component marimba comprising a frame having two opposing sections facing each other. A resonator support rack held in place by gravity extends between the two frame sections. A resonator assembly having a linearly arranged series of resonators extends between the two frame sections and is engaged with the resonator support rack by means of two lateral support brackets. A tone bar assembly extends between the two frame sections and includes a linear series of tone bars interconnected by two lateral laces and is supported by a tone bar support rack. The laces may be tied off on cleats located on the crossbeams. The tone bar support rack may include dampening lace support brackets. The resonator assemblies may incorporate balanced resonators. The tone bars may include sustained dampeners. | 05-26-2016 |
| 084405000 | With electric action | 1 |
| 20120152084 | Musical Instrument Mechanically Activated - A mechanically activated musical instrument mainly for public use is preferably installed in open areas such as parks, plazas, cultural centers and the like. The mechanically activated musical instrument has similarities with a carillon, but having a mechanical activation system handled directly by one or more persons. The mechanically activated musical instrument has a sustentation structure (2), multiple sound tubes (3), multiple support structures (4) and multiple actuation mechanisms (5). The mechanically activated musical instrument (1) has a configuration in which the multiple sound tubes (3), the multiple support structures (4) and the multiple actuation mechanisms (5) are arranged on one face of the sustentation structure with the multiple sound tubes (3) disposed parallel to the face of the sustentation structure (2). | 06-21-2012 |
| 084406000 | Bells | 6 |
| 20090090232 | BELL STRING DECORATION ASSEMBLY - This invention provides a bell string decoration assembly, and different sized bells are connected appropriately into a string, and colors of the bells are arranged to give a special stylish decoration. The assembly is made by passing at least two metal wires through a hanging portion of each bell and bending the wires into halves and twisting appropriately into a multiple of wires. The wires are used for connecting the bells into a string and then the bells are collectively twisted and fixed to complete connecting each layer of bells sequentially. With a variation of number and size of the bells at each layer, and an appropriate arrangement of colored bells a special stylish bell string decoration. In addition to connecting each layer of the bells into a string, the invention also provides appropriately sufficient moving spaces, such that the bells can be swung or twisted freely. | 04-09-2009 |
| 20090193958 | Double Idiophone - An idiophone comprising a first idiophonic member, a second idiophonic member, and, a means for swingably fastening said second idiophonic member within said first idiophonic member; and where the idiophone may take the form of a bell with a tuning fork for a clapper. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20120304846 | BELLS AND METHODS OF THEIR DESIGN AND PRODUCTION - A method for designing a bell, comprising defining a shape of a body wall of the bell in a general form of a frustum that is open at both ends, and determining an optimal size and location of a stiffening element to be added to said bell for increasing a frequency ratio of a second mode of vibration of the bell relative to one or more other modes of vibration to be tuned in the bell. Also, a method of producing a bell, and a bell so produced. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20130068082 | Handbell and Coating Method - A protective coating is applied to a bell body composed of bronze by simply dip-coating the bell with an outer layer of zinc. The process is carried out by immersing the bell body in a hot aqueous solution containing sodium hydroxide and powdered free zinc. After the bell is removed from the coating solution it is rinsed and then polished. The coating protects the bell from environmental contaminants without changing the frequency or musical quality of the bell and therefore may be used equally with newly manufactured or refurbished bells. | 03-21-2013 |
| 20150096427 | HANDHELD SOUNDING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A sounding device of the present invention includes a grip, an actuator adjacent the grip, and a resonator adjacent the actuator. The grip is configured to be worn on one hand of a user. The actuator is configured to strike the resonator, and the resonator is configured to make a sound when struck by the actuator. A method of utilizing the sounding device includes securing the sounding device on a hand of a user by inserting a first finger of the user's hand near the thumb through the grip, and inserting a second finger of the user's hand adjacent the first finger on at least a portion of the grip. The method further includes placing the thumb on the actuator and activating the sounding device by causing the actuator to make contact with the resonator, wherein the resonator is configured to make a sound when contacted by the actuator. | 04-09-2015 |
| 20150348528 | MANUAL TUBULAR BELL STRUCTURE - A manual tubular bell structure is provided, which can be used conveniently and set with different audio frequencies. The manual tubular bell structure includes a pipe provided with a striker seat, a striker, and a striker head. The pipe has an audio frequency setting trough and a handle sleeve. The handle sleeve has an audio frequency setting hole. The audio frequency setting trough can be in different lengths/widths to set different audio frequencies. The audio frequency setting hole of the handle sleeve can be in different diameters to set different audio frequencies. The manual tubular bell of the present invention can provide different frequencies for people to perform. | 12-03-2015 |
| 084408000 | Tongues | 1 |
| 20140366705 | METHOD FOR ADJUSTING THE VIBRATION FREQUENCY RANGE OF A SOUND PRODUCING DEVICE WITH VIBRATING TONGUES - The invention concerns a method for adjusting the vibration frequency range of a sound producing device with vibrating tongues. The device includes an assembly formed of a comb extended by at least one vibrating tongue, said comb having at least one hole for the securing thereof to a support by means of a support jaw and of a tightening element traversing the support jaw and the hole in the aforecited comb. According to the method, the frequency range is adjusted by reducing the free length of the vibrating tongue or tongues by the localised clamping of said tongues between the support jaw and a local counter-support. | 12-18-2014 |
| 084410000 | Resonators | 9 |
| 20090064843 | Musical rhythm instrument - The invention relates to a musical rhythm instrument ( | 03-12-2009 |
| 20090133563 | Water music device - A water music device is provided. In one embodiment, the device permits a child to play a song wherein the different tones of the song are generated by tubes filled to different levels using any liquid, such as water. In another embodiment, the water music device may be one or more water drum devices. | 05-28-2009 |
| 20090217802 | Kalimba system - A musical instrument held and played by hand such as a kalimba having a hollow sound chamber and an angled footing mounting on an outer surface of the sound chamber. A plurality of interchangeable one piece key plate mounted to the angled footing each key plate including a plurality of keys, each key having a length corresponding to a permanent preset musical tone or note. Each interchangeable key plate can have a set of musical sounds different from other key plates such that a musician can change key plates to change the style of music played, or to suit the desired educational environment. | 09-03-2009 |
| 20090272249 | CIRCULAR PERCUSIVE SOUND GENERATION INSTRUMENT - A percussion instrument incorporates a case with an inner surface having a substantially circular profile. Multiple high precision spherical balls are contained with the case for acceleration on the inner surface in uniform circular motion along the profile to produce a persistent sustained sound. In one exemplary embodiment the case is cylindrical and incorporates two end plates. In a second embodiment the percussion instrument case is torroidal. In a third embodiment the percussion instrument case is spherical. Use of varying materials in the case or differing surface textures on the inner surface allows timbre of the instrument to be modified. Motion of the instrument lateral or perpendicular to the circular profile allows the creation of pulsed percussion sounds. | 11-05-2009 |
| 20100005945 | Percussion instrument with helical coil and resonant chamber - A hand held percussion musical instrument including: a thin walled resonance chamber and a first rigid coil having a first end attached to the resonance chamber such as by welding. The first rigid coil has a length perpendicular to the surface of the resonance chamber and; the first coil includes a plurality of individual wire wraps each wrap spaced from adjacent wraps. A second end of the first coil is spaced from the resonance chamber such that striking the first coil produces first musical tones amplified by said resonance chamber. The resonance chamber can be held between the user's thumb and middle finger such that the coil can be struck or filtered by the user's index finger during play. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100192749 | Vibraphone - A vibraphone includes a frame having first and second ends, and first and second rows of bars disposed on the frame. The vibraphone includes a damper disposed on the frame and configured to move between a first position away from the bars and a second position in contact with multiple bars. The damper engages the bars in the second position with a proportional contact area against each bar to provide substantially proportional dampening of each bar. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20120085219 | Portable Musical Resonator - A portable reverberation device for attaching to a musical instrument with a distal end that can be adjusted to alter a distance between the ends of the portable reverberation device. The device includes a cup attached to a collar to receive incoming sound waves and a spring stretched inside the body. The device further includes an attachment mechanism with a clamp adapted to attach the portable reverberation device to the musical instrument. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20130047819 | ADJUSTABLE RESONATOR STOP AND KEYBOARD PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT INCLUDING SAME - An adjustable resonator stop may be used in resonators of keyboard percussion instruments. The adjustable resonator stop includes a resonator engaging body having a cavity, a resonator end member being configured to be disposed within the cavity of the resonator engaging body, and a tightening member coupled to at least a portion of the resonator end member. The tightening member is configured to move the resonator end member from a disengaged position, wherein the resonator stop may be freely adjusted within a resonator, to an engaged position, wherein the resonator stop may be securely coupled to an interior surface of the resonator. The adjustable resonator stop may provide the same or better performance characteristics as a permanently installed metal stop including a smooth, metallic, bi-polar vibrating surface with exposure to air on either side, while also providing quick adjustability at little or no cost when compared to other adjustable stops in the industry. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20150135931 | RESONATOR ELEMENT, RESONATOR, OSCILLATOR, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOBILE OBJECT - A resonator element includes a resonator blank having a base portion, a vibrating arm, a linking portion, and a connecting portion connects the base portion and the linking portion to each other, in which, when a thickness of the resonator blank is set to T, a width of the base portion is set to W1, and a width of the connecting portion is set to W2, a relationship of 50 μm≦T≦210 μm is satisfied, and a relationship of 0.067≦W2/W1≦0.335 is satisfied, and in which, when a width of the arm section of the vibrating arm is set to W3, and a width of the hammer head is set to W4, a relationship of W4≧2.8×W3 is satisfied. | 05-21-2015 |
