Synthetic reed with cane particles
US11676562B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29L2031/758
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A synthetic reed for use with a woodwind instrument includes a synthetic resin matrix with randomly distributed suspended cane particles. Synthetic fibers, which may comprise one or more different material filaments, may also be impregnated within resin matrix. The cane particles can be present in a concentration of approximately 0.5-10% by volume and at least a majority of the cane particles in the resin matrix can be less than 100 micrometers. The matrix may be formed from two components including an epoxy resin component and a hardener component. The reed exhibits improved strength properties usually provided by synthetics with the warmer sonic properties associated with natural cane reeds and preferred by musicians.
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