Patents by Inventor Daniel L Abernethy

Daniel L Abernethy 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: 7375270
    Abstract: A musical instrument similar to the traditional flute but easier to play and master has been designed as an introductory flute. The whistle flute can also be used by those who have had difficulty with traditional flute embouchure and/or for recreation, education, music therapy, and stage performance. With greater range, easier handling, and simpler fingering, the whistle flute will augment or replace the recorder style flutes now used in elementary schools. In addition, the whistle flute's inner whistle design could be utilized as a training or transitional mouthpiece for any type of transverse flute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Inventor: Daniel L Abernethy