Humidity controlled musical instrument reed cap
AssigneeChisholm & Sons LLC
InventorJori Chisholm
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Abstract
A woodwind reed storage and maintenance device conveniently fits directly onto the reed bearing end of a musical instrument. The storage and maintenance device includes a reed storage space, humidity control device space, and a humidity gauge. The storage and maintenance device is used to maintain a reed while still located on the musical instrument at a specifically-chosen constant humidity level for optimal performing condition and maximum reed life. The storage and maintenance device protects the reed from physical damage and from damage due to changing humidity levels in the ambient surroundings. The storage and maintenance device accurately measures and displays temperature and humidity information corresponding to the reed storage space inside the device.
Claims23
An instrument reed cap for protecting a reed on a first end of the instrument, the instrument reed cap comprising:
- a body comprising an opening and a reed storage cavity for receiving and enclosing the first end of the instrument carrying the reed;
- wherein the body further comprises an outer wall and an inner wall defining an annular shaped humidity control space within the body;
- and wherein the inner wall is formed by the exterior of a cylindrical tube member, and the reed storage cavity is defined by the inside of the cylindrical tube member;
- a water absorbing humidity control material located within the humidity control space;
- an empty or open pathway between the humidity control space and the reed storage cavity;
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- a humidity gauge coupled to the body for monitoring humidity within the cavity.
A storage and maintenance device for protecting a reed on a first end of an instrument comprising:
- a body for receiving and enclosing the first end of the instrument carrying the reed;
- the body further comprising a humidity control holder for securing or containing a humidity control material therein;
- a housing member that is removable from the body, allowing access to the humidity control holder, humidity control material, and the reed while the first end of the instrument is still enclosed by the body;
- a hygrometer for monitoring humidity within the body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.