Mouthpiece ligature for woodwind instruments
US9153215B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D7/06
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a ligature providing secure contact between the reed and mouthpiece while at the same time allowing for faster adjustment of the reed location and contact point with respect to the mouthpiece cavity such that longer or shorter reed vibrations can be easily obtained if desired. The improved ligature is adaptable to fit a wide range of woodwind instrument mouthpieces. In addition, the ligature has limited points of contact with the mouthpiece, so as to eliminate or reduce abrasions to the mouthpiece assembly associated with the application of the ligature.
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