US2388495A

US2388495A - Whistle

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Publication number: US2388495A
Application number: US589548A
Authority: US
Inventors: Osterholt August Marius
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1945-04-21
Filing date: 1945-04-21
Publication date: 1945-11-06
Anticipated expiration: 1962-11-06

Description

Nov; 6, 1945. A. M. OSTERHOLT v 2,388,495

WHISTLE Filed April 21, 1945 Inventor WWW Patented Nov. 6, 1945 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE WHISTLE August Marius Osterholt, Hoboken, N. J. Application April 21, 1945, Serial No. 589,548

2 Claims.

This invention relates to a whistle. A primary object of this invention is the provision of an improved whistle, characterized by the unique disposition of the air passage thereof in conjunction with the cavities in the mouth, whereby an improved tonal quality is produced.

An additional object of the invention is the provision of a novel amusement device for adults and children alike.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a whistle, wherein the cavity of the mouth itself may be utilized to produce a variety of tonal eifects, and which may be readily utilized to play a variety of melodies in a relatively simple manner.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of such a whistle which may be made in a variety of ornamental designs, which will be pleasing to the eye, and at the same time relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a whistle of one-piece construction, characterized by the absence of moving parts.

Other objects will in part "be obvious and in parts be pointed out as the description of the invention proceeds and shown in the accompanying drawing wherein there are disclosed preferred embodiments of this inventive concept.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of one form of whistle embodying this inventive concept, shown in association with a schematic representation of the cavity of the mouth.

Figure 2 is an elevational view of one form of whistle according to this invention.

Figure 3 is a plan view of a modified form Figure 4 is a plan view of a still further modified form.

Figure 5 is an end elevational view of the device shown in Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken along the line 6-6 of Figure 3, and

Figure 7 is an end elevational view of the device shown in Figure 4.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawing.

In the drawing, and having particular reference to the modification shown in Figure 1, the device is comprised of a block 10, of any suitable material, flat on both sides and of a thickness to fit comfortably between the lips. One extremity of the block l0 forms an anvil ll against which the tip of the tongue is adapted to be placed. Set into the block ID at a central position and extending entirely therethrough is a groove l2 terminating in a sharp point l3. The point I3 is positioned a distance from the anvil H, such that when the device is in the mouth as indicated in Figure l, the lips overlie the inner end of the groove to provide an air passage.

In the modification shown in Figure 3 a rectangular block I 5 is provided, which is correspondingly provided in V-shaped groove l6 terminating in a point l1, adjacent an anvil surface l8. Here as in the previous modification the tip of the V must be similarly positioned.

- The modification shown in Figure 4 is comprised of a block 20 of still diiferent shape, but provided with a groove 2! terminating in a sharp apex 22 similarly positioned.

In playing the device, as disclosed in Figure 1, it is placed between the lips, with the tongue against the anvil, and the apex of the V-shaped groove, which forms the principal part of this invention, positioned between the lips in such manner that an air space from the interior of the mouth is provided. 1

When the air is expelled from the mouth and through the V-shaped slot, a whistling sound is produced, and it will be readily apparent that the tone of the whistle may be varied by changing shape of the tonal cavity of the mouth and correspondingly the relative shaping of the lips with respect to the V-shaped groove.

From the foregoing it will be seen that there is herein provided an improved whistle, accomplishing all the objects of this invention and others, including many advantages of great practical utility and commercial importance.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modifications may be made in the embodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.

I claim: 7

1. In a device of the character described, a block of a thickness to fit conveniently between the lips, a portion of said block extending into the mouth and formin an anvil against which the tongue is adapted to rest, and means forming a, V-shaped slot extending completely through said block positioned at a point adapted to extend into the mouth to form an air passage.

2. In a device of the character described, a block of a thickness to fit conveniently between the lips, a portion of said block extending into the mouth and forming an anvil against which the tongue is adapted to rest, and means forming a V-shaped slot extending completely through said block positioned at a point adapted to extend into the mouth to form an air passage, the apex of said V-shaped groove pointing toward said anvil.

AUGUST MARIUS OSTERHOLT.