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US 5,488,893 AGranted
Mute
AssigneesRobert Lewis, Susan Shockey
InventorsRoger Lewis, Susan Shockey
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a mute for use in a musical instrument. The mute is generally frusto-conical in shape, and includes a plurality of ribs integrally formed with the mute. The mute also includes a plurality of plugs which are threadably adjustable relative to the mute. Each plug is independent of one another, and may be adjusted to independent heights.
Claims14
A mute for a musical instrument comprising:
- a body;
- a plurality of ribs extending longitudinally along the length of the body;
- wherein the body includes a first end and a second end, such that the ribs extend to the first end;
- and
- an adjustable mechanism to accommodate instruments having an opening of a non-uniform circumference.
2 more elements
A mute for a musical instrument comprising:
- a body;
- a mechanism connected to the body which allows the mute to be inserted into instruments of various sizes, the mechanism being adjustable to accommodate instruments having openings of a non-uniform circumference;
- and
- wherein the mechanism includes at least one plug.
1 more element
A mute for a musical instrument, comprising:
- a body;
- and
- at least one plug which is threadably connected to the body, the plug being adjustable with respect to the body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.