Music – Instruments – Wind
Patent
1999-03-10
2000-09-12
Nappi, Robert E.
Music
Instruments
Wind
84453, 84387A, G10D 710
Patent
active
061180599
ABSTRACT:
A pinky retaining device for a trumpet or other valved instrument, a preferred embodiment of which is laterally and vertically adjustable with respect to the valves and angularly oriented so as to accommodate the natural position and constrain the natural movements of the musician operator's pinky while playing the instrument.
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Hsieh Shih-yung
Nappi Robert E.
Weiss David
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