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US 2025/0087194 A1Published application
Tuned Spherical Dome Bells and Musical Instruments Including Them
OwnerLuke Hayworth, Richard Cookeinventors
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Abstract
Musical instruments comprising tuned spherical cap bells that are individually mounted a framework to provide unique play opportunities. The spherical cap bells are tuned by controlling the height of the bell, by producing a thinned wall area that extends upward from the bottom edge, or both. The musical instruments may be configured to have a playful and recognizable appearance, such as for instance a caterpillar. The musical instruments may also be configured for installation in an outdoor environment.
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A musical instrument comprising:
- a plurality of spherical dome bells;
- and
- a frame that comprises
- a support post having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end being mounted to a ground surface;
- a mounting bar attached to the top end of the support post;
- the mounting bar comprising a plurality of fingers extending therefrom, each of the fingers supporting one of the plurality of tuned spherical dome bells.
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