# US 12,108,754 B2 · Bugle tube with scraper > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,108,754 B2 - Document ID: US12108754B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/827,313 - Filed: 2022-05-27 - Published: 2022-12-01 - Granted: 2024-10-08 - Earliest claimed: 2021-05-27 - Applicants: Alan Griffeth; Brad Griffeth - Inventors: Alan Griffeth; Brad Griffeth - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12108754B2 ## CPC - A01M 31/004: {Game callers} - A63H 5/00: Musical or noise- producing devices for additional toy effects other than acoustical (musical tops A63H1/28; {sound-producing dolls A63H3/28; musical toy vehicles A63H17/268; acoustical vehicle-signalling devices A63H17/32; whistling toy locomotive arrangements A63H19/14}; music, sound or noise production in general G10) - A01M: CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS (appliances for catching swarms or drone-catching A01K57/00; fishing A01K69/00 - {A01K99/00}; biocides, pest repellants or attractants A01N); APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS - A63H: TOYS, e.g. TOPS, DOLLS, HOOPS OR BUILDING BLOCKS ## Abstract Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a bugle tube with an integrated scraper. An apparatus includes a baffle portion comprising a first baffle end comprising a first baffle aperture, a second baffle end comprising a second baffle aperture, and a baffle sidewall extending from the first baffle end to the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a plurality of protruding members located about the surface of the baffle sidewall. The apparatus includes a mouthpiece portion comprising a first mouthpiece end comprising a first mouthpiece aperture, a second mouthpiece end comprising a second mouthpiece aperture, and a mouthpiece sidewall extending from the first mouthpiece end to the second mouthpiece end. The second baffle end is coupled to the second mouthpiece end to connect the baffle portion to the mouthpiece portion to form a tube from the first mouthpiece end to the first baffle end. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus, comprising: a baffle portion comprising: a first baffle end comprising a first baffle aperture; a second baffle end comprising a second baffle aperture; and a baffle sidewall extending from the first baffle end to the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a substantially cylindrical and hollow form, the baffle sidewall tapering at a point along the baffle sidewall towards the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a plurality of protruding members located about the surface of the baffle sidewall; and a mouthpiece portion comprising: a first mouthpiece end comprising a first mouthpiece aperture; a second mouthpiece end comprising a second mouthpiece aperture; and a mouthpiece sidewall extending from the first mouthpiece end to the second mouthpiece end, the mouthpiece sidewall having a substantially cylindrical and hollow form, the mouthpiece sidewall tapering at a point along the mouthpiece sidewall towards the second mouthpiece end, wherein the second baffle end is coupled to the second mouthpiece end to connect the baffle portion to the mouthpiece portion to form a tube from the first mouthpiece end to the first baffle end. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a handle portion comprising: a first handle end comprising a first handle aperture; a second handle end comprising a second handle aperture; and a handle sidewall extending from the first handle end to the second handle end, the handle sidewall having a substantially cylindrical and hollow form, wherein the first handle end is coupled to the second baffle end and the second handle end is coupled to the second mouthpiece end to form a handle between the mouthpiece portion and the baffle portion. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the handle portion comprises a plurality of ridges protruding from a surface of the handle sidewall and encompassing the handle sidewall to assist a user with gripping the handle portion. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of protruding members are attached to a protrusion component that is selectively removeable from the surface of the baffle sidewall of the baffle portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of protruding members are formed into the surface of the baffle sidewall of the baffle portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of protruding members have pyramid-like shapes. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of protruding members protrude from the surface of the baffle sidewall of the baffle portion at various lengths. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of protruding members have varying sizes. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of protruding members are made of a material that includes antler material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the baffle portion and the mouthpiece portion are formed together during manufacturing such that the second baffle end is fixed to the second mouthpiece end to form a unitary element. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the baffle portion is selectively couplable to the mouthpiece portion by mechanical fastening means such that different baffle portions are interchangeable with different mouthpiece portions. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a tonal insert member that comprises a cylindrical sidewall that extends from the first baffle end and into a space defined by the baffle sidewall. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the tonal insert member is selectively couplable to the first baffle end such that different tonal insert members may be interchangeable with the first baffle end. ### Claim 14 A bugle tube, comprising: a baffle portion comprising: a first baffle end comprising a first baffle aperture; a second baffle end comprising a second baffle aperture; and a baffle sidewall extending from the first baffle end to the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a substantially cylindrical and hollow form, the baffle sidewall tapering at a point along the baffle sidewall towards the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a plurality of protruding members located about the surface of the baffle sidewall; a mouthpiece portion comprising: a first mouthpiece end comprising a first mouthpiece aperture; a second mouthpiece end comprising a second mouthpiece aperture; and a mouthpiece sidewall extending from the first mouthpiece end to the second mouthpiece end, the mouthpiece sidewall having a substantially cylindrical and hollow form, the mouthpiece sidewall tapering at a point along the mouthpiece sidewall towards the second mouthpiece end, wherein the second baffle end is coupled to the second mouthpiece end to connect the baffle portion to the mouthpiece portion to form a tube from the first mouthpiece end to the first baffle end; and a handle portion comprising a first handle end and a second handle end, wherein the first handle end is coupled to the second baffle end and the second handle end is coupled to the second mouthpiece end to form a handle between the mouthpiece portion and the baffle portion. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The bugle tube of claim 14, wherein the plurality of protruding members are attached to a protrusion component that is selectively removeable from the surface of the baffle sidewall of the baffle portion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The bugle tube of claim 15, wherein the protrusion component comprises a sleeve that is selectively attached to the baffle sidewall using a stretch fit. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The bugle tube of claim 15, wherein the protrusion component comprises a wrap that is selectively attached to the baffle sidewall using means for securing the wrap around the baffle sidewall. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The bugle tube of claim 14, further comprising a strap, the strap attachable to the baffle portion at a first strap end and the mouthpiece portion at a second strap end by attachment means. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The bugle tube of claim 14, wherein the plurality of protruding members have pyramid-like shapes. ### Claim 20 A method, comprising: forming a baffle portion comprising: a first baffle end comprising a first baffle aperture; a second baffle end comprising a second baffle aperture; and a baffle sidewall extending from the first baffle end to the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a substantially cylindrical and hollow form, the baffle sidewall tapering at a point along the baffle sidewall towards the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a plurality of protruding members located about the surface of the baffle sidewall; forming a mouthpiece portion comprising: a first mouthpiece end comprising a first mouthpiece aperture; a second mouthpiece end comprising a second mouthpiece aperture; and a mouthpiece sidewall extending from the first mouthpiece end to the second mouthpiece end, the mouthpiece sidewall having a substantially cylindrical and hollow form, the mouthpiece sidewall tapering at a point along the mouthpiece sidewall towards the second mouthpiece end; and coupling the second baffle end to the second mouthpiece end to connect the baffle portion to the mouthpiece portion to form a tube from the first mouthpiece end to the first baffle end.