Music – Instruments – Wind
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-12
2011-04-12
Lockett, Kimberly R (Department: 2832)
Music
Instruments
Wind
C084S38000B
Reexamination Certificate
active
07923618
ABSTRACT:
The subject invention pertains to a ligature for securing a single-beating reed to a mouthpiece of any single reed woodwind instrument. According to a specific embodiment, the subject ligature can be provided with two rounded ribs affixed to the interior of a three-fingered collar that is held together across a longitudinal split by tightening screws. One of the two rounded ribs is provided with a concavity opening into the interior of the collar in order to create a triangular negative space on a surface of a secured reed. This negative space allows for asymmetrical pressure to be exerted onto the reed, which can result in a freedom of vibration and may provide subtle improvements in tone, control, articulation, and richness in the core of sound.
REFERENCES:
patent: D277967 (1985-03-01), Gholson, Jr.
patent: D367074 (1996-02-01), Gholson, Jr.
Lockett Kimberly R
Saliwanchik Lloyd & Eisenschenk
University of Memphis Research Foundation
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