Pad with improved sound-reflecting surface for woodwind...

Details Pad with improved sound-reflecting surface for woodwind... Pad with improved sound-reflecting surface for woodwind...

2005-09-06

2005-09-06

Hsieh, Shih-Yung (Department: 2837)

Music

Instruments

Wind

Reexamination Certificate

active

06940007

ABSTRACT:
A pad for musical wind instruments with improved acoustic qualities. The acoustical improvement is achieved by providing a superior sound reflecting surface on the film or skin of the pad that engages with the tonehole.A lubricant for the sealing surface of the pad to prevent the pad from sticking to the tonehole rim.An outer retaining ring used to fasten the film to the pad while an inner collar supports the film and helps to create a smooth pad with a flat surface.

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patent: 5406038 (1995-04-01), Reiff et al.
patent: WO 90/05973 (1990-05-01), None

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