Patents Assigned to Wanne, Inc.
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Publication number: 20230317036Abstract: An instrument having an interior body or column wall that includes a plurality of curvilinear modifications that disrupts airflow through the mouthpiece in order to produce a pleasing sound when a player is playing an instrument. The modifications may comprise raised curvilinear ridges or curvilinear valleys set into the body wall. Additionally, the modifications may include specific patterns designed to elicit different, yet still pleasing sounds from the instrument. These air-flow disruption modifications are separate and distinct from any tone-changing actuators of the instruments as the instrument may be a woodwind (with tome holes) or a brass instrument (with valves or sliders).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Wanne Inc.Inventor: Theo Wanne
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Patent number: 11749235Abstract: An instrument mouthpiece having an interior wall that includes a plurality of curvilinear modifications that disrupts airflow through the mouthpiece in order to produce a pleasing sound when a player is playing an instrument. The modifications may comprise raised curvilinear ridges disposed on the baffle of the or curvilinear valleys carved into the baffle. Additionally, the modifications may include specific patterns designed to elicit different, yet still pleasing sounds from the instrument. These patterns may include a first pattern having a first central linear modification flanked by a set of modifications having parabolic elongated modifications wherein each modification has a parabolic focus increasingly more distant from each respective modification in a direction away from the central modification and also flanked by a set of modifications having parabolic elongated modifications fashioned in the opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Wanne Inc.Inventor: Theo Wanne
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Patent number: 11538447Abstract: An instrument mouthpiece having an interior wall that includes a plurality of modifications that disrupts airflow through the mouthpiece in order to produce a pleasing sound when a player is playing an instrument. The modifications may comprise raised ridges disposed on the baffle of the or valleys carved into the baffle. Additionally, the modifications may include specific patterns designed to elicit different, yet still pleasing sounds from the instrument. These patterns may include a first pattern having a first central linear modification flanked by a set of modifications having parabolic elongated modifications wherein each modification has a parabolic focus increasingly more distant from each respective modification in a direction away from the central modification and also flanked by a set of modifications having parabolic elongated modifications fashioned in the opposite direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Wanne Inc.Inventor: Theo Wanne
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Patent number: 7473832Abstract: A mouthpiece assembly includes a tubular member with two longitudinal portions, and a ligature for attaching a reed to the tubular member. The ligature and the mouthpiece are structured to define several discrete positions that can be selected by a musician.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Wanne, Inc.Inventor: Allen Theodore Wanne
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Patent number: 7390949Abstract: A protective cap for the mouthpiece of a musical instrument includes a cap body fitting over the mouthpiece tip and an extension that is positively captured by a ligature normally holding the reed for the mouthpiece. The cap is designed to replace the reed when the instrument is left idle.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2006Date of Patent: June 24, 2008Assignee: Wanne, Inc.Inventor: Allen Theodore Wanne
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Publication number: 20080087156Abstract: A mouthpiece is formed with a bite plate seat receiving a bite plate. The bite plate is maintained in place with a releasable adhesive. Therefore, a musician can replace the bite plate at will and does not have to worry about depressions in the bite area of the mouthpiece caused by his teeth during playing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: Wanne, Inc.Inventor: Allen Theodore WANNE
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Patent number: 7326840Abstract: A mouthpiece for a woodwind instrument, such as a saxophone has a tubular body, with a front and a rear portion, each having a respective passage. The front portion has an opening that is at least partially covered by a reed. The front passage is wider then the opening. The front passage also has a bottom wall that descends toward the rear portion. The bottom wall has three zones, including a first zone disposed at a shallow angle with respect to the reed, a second zone with sharper angle then the first, and an end zone. The resulting mouthpiece generates smoother and fuller sounds then the prior art mouthpieces while at the same time projecting sounds more effective.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Wanne, Inc.Inventor: Allen Theodore Wanne
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Publication number: 20070175314Abstract: A protective cap for the mouthpiece of a musical instrument includes a cap body fitting over the mouthpiece tip and an extension that is positively captured by a ligature normally holding the reed for the mouthpiece. The cap is designed to replace the reed when the instrument is left idle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Wanne, Inc.Inventor: Allen Wanne
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Patent number: D982071Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Wanne Inc.Inventor: Theo Wanne
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Patent number: D996517Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2020Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Wanne Inc.Inventor: Theo Wanne