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Electronic musical instrument

US8987576B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 2013
Grant dateMar 24, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H2220/395
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automatic tuning system for pendulum clocks provides for a separable magnet and ferromagnetic attractor, one positioned on the pendulum and one positioned off of the pendulum and adjustable to change the separation between the two. The magnetic attraction between these elements serves to simulate a changing gravitational force fundamentally affecting pendulum period.

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