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Vertical draft random chiming mechanism

  • US 6,441,284 B1
  • Filed: 06/11/2001
  • Issued: 08/27/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vertical draft random chiming mechanism to produce tones of random sequence and degree, comprising,at least one resonating means capable of producing a tone or sound when impacted, at least one striking means along the vertical axis of a free-hanging pendulum adjacent to said resonating means and within a proximity whereby impact can occur, a sail means affixed to said free-hanging pendulum capable of acting upon a vertically rising airflow with random lateral action to induce proportionate lateral motion to said striking means, a means of producing an airflow, a means to control the production of airflow, a means to support and align the elements, whereby, airflow is produced and delivered in an upward and vertical fashion to a sail, which acts in a random lateral motion to impel a pendulum striker, resulting in impacts with the resonating means to produce tones of random sequence and degree.

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