Insulators Patents (Class 84/191)
  • Patent number: 6720489
    Abstract: A muter configured to be placed beneath the soundboard of a piano (in the case of a grand piano) in order to attenuate the downward transmission of sound. The muter employs blocks of acoustic foam, shaped to frictionally engage the structural elements of the piano in order to retain the muter within the piano. The muter is easily installed and removed. A version configured for use with an upright piano is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Daniell Revenaugh
  • Patent number: 4364682
    Abstract: An acoustic member mounting means for use in typewriters and similar machines wherein the mounting means includes first and second vibration insulating means which prevents undesired sound waves from being generated in the acoustic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1982
    Assignee: SCM Corporation
    Inventors: Scott J. Longrod, Robert M. DuRoss