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Chime assembly

US4237767A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 1979
Grant dateDec 9, 1980
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Expiry dateMar 16, 1999

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10D13/08
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A chime assembly is provided which includes an elongated chime support bar, a multiplicity of chimes, suspended from the support bar, and a damper bar pivotably secured to the support bar. The damper bar is movable between an engaged and non-engaged position relative to the chimes suspended from the support bar so as to produce dampened and non-dampened sounds, respectively, upon one striking the chimes.

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