US4669352A
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Tying device for the mouth piece of a wind instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-08-14
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Granted: 1987-06-02
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Expires: 2006-08-14
Abstract
Abstract A tying device is provided for the mouth-piece of a wind instrument, formed by a strip of leather with a U shaped profile in which the upper end of the two legs cooperate with clamping screws. On the inner face of the bottom of the U is riveted a metal plate coated with a rubber layer grooved in the direction of the fibers of the reed with which it is intended to cooperate.
Inventors
- 👤 Serge Bichon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:25
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D7/00; G10D7/06; G10D9/00; G10D9/02; G10D9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A tying device for fixing a reed to the mouth-piece of a wind instrument, which comprises: a flexible strip with a U-shaped profile, presenting a cradle shaped bottom of which the inner face cooperates with the reed to be held in position and two wings applied to the mouth-piece of the instrument against which they are pressed by clamping screws, a coating of flexible material on the inner face of the bottom of the flexible trip, said coating being grooved in the direction of the fibers of the reed, and a metal plate disposed between the bottom of the flexible strip and the flexible material coating.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A tying device for fixing a reed to the mouth-piece of a wind instrument, which comprises: a flexible strip with a U-shaped profile, presenting a cradle shaped bottom of which the inner face cooperates with the reed to be held in position and two wings applied to the mouth-piece of the instrument against which they are pressed by clamping screws, a coating of flexible material on the inner face of the bottom of the flexible trip, said coating being grooved in the direction of the fibers of the reed, and a metal plate disposed between the bottom of the flexible strip and the flexible material coating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The tying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible coating is made of rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The tying device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the flexible coating is made from a synthetic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said metal plate is made from aluminium.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-06-01 | 1990-12-01 | 1991-06-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-06-01 | 1994-12-01 | 1995-06-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-06-01 | 1998-12-01 | 1999-06-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |