Patents by Inventor Lawrence V. Ramirez

Lawrence V. Ramirez 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).

  • Compact B-flat horn and case therefor
    Patent number: 4178830
    Abstract: A Bb brass horn is provided with a bell which is threaded on to the remainder of the instrument. This provides a thickening of the metal at the position of attachment and hence a relatively rigid ring circumferentially about the bell, enhancing the tonality of the instrument. The bell is detachable for storage and carrying in a relatively flat case resembling an attache case, the axis of the bell being perpendicular to the plane of the body of the instrument. The piston valves are positioned centrally of the circle or ring of the instrument for improved balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 18, 1979
    Assignee: G. Leblanc Corporation
    Inventor: Lawrence V. Ramirez