Bagpipe air pressure regulation device and method
OwnerChristopher James Apps, Roxelyn Apps +2inventors
InventorsChristopher James Apps, Roxelyn Apps, Patrick N. Wilson, Bryan R. Vatterott
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Abstract
Air pressure regulation devices and methods of using air pressure regulation devices are provided to adjustably control air flow to a bagpipe chanter reed. An air pressure regulation device can include a main body, a valve rotatably attached to the main body, and a cap attached to the main body. The valve may be rotatably adjustable to control an amount of air that flows through the air pressure regulation device. Methods of using an air pressure regulation device may include installing an air pressure regulation device on a bagpipe, adjusting the air pressure regulation device, and playing the bagpipe.
Claims20
An air pressure regulation device for adjustably controlling air flow to a bagpipe chanter reed, the air pressure regulation device comprising:
- a main body including a stem that has an air passage,
- a valve rotatably attached to the main body, wherein the valve is rotatably adjustable to control an amount of air that flows through the air pressure regulation device;
- and
- a cap that is attached to the main body.
A method of using an air pressure regulation device to play a bagpipe, the method including:
- installing an air pressure regulation device on a bagpipe;
- adjusting the air pressure regulation device;
- and
- playing the bagpipe.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.