HENRY THEODORE BAHNSON
Medical Practice in Pittsburgh, PA
License number
Pennsylvania MD006580E
Category
Medicine
Type
Medical Physician and Surgeon
Address
Address
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Professional information
Harmonica And Method Of Playing Same
US Patent:
5739446, Apr 14, 1998
Filed:
May 21, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/886631
Inventors:
Henry T. Bahnson - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
G10D 712
US Classification:
84377
Abstract:
A harmonica including damping means for producing pure overblow and/or overdraw tones and making such tones less difficult to produce. The harmonica includes at least one slide which damps at least one blow reed corresponding to a draw reed which vibrates during an overblow procedure. The harmonica may also include a second slide, a draw reed slide which damps at least one draw reed to allow vibration of a blow reed during an overdraw procedure. A method of overdrawing and overblowing is also disclosed.