Patents by Inventor J. Charles Culbreath

J. Charles Culbreath 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).

  • Mouthpiece plates of flute-type wind instruments
    Patent number: 4970931
    Abstract: A mouthpiece plate for a flute-type wind instrument is disclosed. One embodiment of the mouthpiece plate or a portion thereof is pivotable or movable to provide incremental adjustments of the movable portion to asist the flutist in establishing the optimum embouchure for his or her facial skeletal and muscular characteristics. In an alternative embodiment, the mouthpiece plate is fixed but has a shape which provides stability for the instrument and aids in establishing optimum embouchure. In another alternative embodiment of the invention a mound-like projection element is integrally or releasably affixed to the mouthpiece plate to provide further support for the lower lip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Inventor: J. Charles Culbreath
  • Mouthpiece plates of flute-type wind instruments
    Patent number: 4922793
    Abstract: A mouthpiece plate for a flute-type wind instrument is disclosed. The mouthpiece plate or a portion thereof is pivotable or movable to provide for incremental adjustments of the movable portion to assist the flutist in establishing the optimum embouchure for his or her facial skeletal and muscular characteristics. In an alternative embodiment, the mouthpiece plate is fixed but has a shape which provides stability for the instrument and aids in establishing optimum embouchure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 1989
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1990
    Inventor: J. Charles Culbreath
  • Mouthpiece plates of flute-type wind instruments
    Patent number: 4875401
    Abstract: A mouthpiece plate for a flute-type wind instrument is disclosed. The mouthpiece plate or a portion thereof is pivotable or movable to provide for incremental adjustments of the movable portion to assist the flutist in establishing the optimum embouchure for his or her facial skeletal and muscular characteristics. In an alternative embodiment, the mouthpiece plate is fixed but has a shape which provides stability for the instrument and aids in establishing optimum embouchure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1989
    Inventor: J. Charles Culbreath