Patents by Inventor Bradford Behn

Bradford Behn has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11538446
    Abstract: A barrel for a musical instrument is disclosed herein. The barrel includes a top section, a bottom section, an adjustment ring and a bore through the center. The barrel and bore length are configured to be adjusted with the adjustment ring. The barrel may include haptic features which provide feedback to a user regarding adjustments to the length of the bore and barrel. A trilobe socket and trilobe plug may be included and are configured to connect to prevent the barrel from slipping when manipulated and provide structural support. A tapered bore and bore choke provide additional structural stability and acoustic flexibility to the barrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: BBSR Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Bradford Behn
  • Publication number: 20220114991
    Abstract: A barrel for a musical instrument is disclosed herein. The barrel includes a top section, a bottom section, an adjustment ring and a bore through the center. The barrel and bore length are configured to be adjusted with the adjustment ring. The barrel may include haptic features which provide feedback to a user regarding adjustments to the length of the bore and barrel. A trilobe socket and trilobe plug may be included and are configured to connect to prevent the barrel from slipping when manipulated and provide structural support. A tapered bore and bore choke provide additional structural stability and acoustic flexibility to the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2020
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: BBSR Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Bradford Behn
  • Patent number: 7667118
    Abstract: A mouthpiece for a single reed musical instrument, such as a clarinet, is made with a tubular body having an outer surface and having a facing angle. The mouthpiece is made so that its facing angle is 4 degrees or less to enable musicians to play music with much fuller and more pleasant sounds then in the prior art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Inventor: Bradford Behn