Yamaha. has filed a patent for a sound bar with a unique striking surface design. The sound bar includes a surface layer with a cutout surface on the striking surface’s edge and a base fixed to the layer. The first surface is smaller than the base in a plan view. GlobalData’s report on Yamaha gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Yamaha, AR audio was a key innovation area identified from patents. Yamaha's grant share as of January 2024 was 37%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Sound bar with striking surface and cutout surface

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Yamaha Corp

The patent application (Publication Number: US20240038204A1) describes a unique sound bar design for use in percussion instruments. The sound bar includes a surface layer with a striking surface and a base fixed to the opposite surface of the layer. The striking surface features a cutout surface on the peripheral edge, with the surface layer being smaller than the base in a plan view. The base may have a striking portion left uncovered by the surface layer, and the design allows for variations in the shape and composition of the sound bar.

Furthermore, the patent application also covers percussion instruments comprising multiple sound bars with similar striking surface designs. These sound bars can have elongated striking surfaces and are made of the same material. Alternatively, the percussion instruments may include sound bars with variations in the number of layers or materials used in their construction. This innovative design allows for customization and experimentation in creating unique percussion sounds, offering potential applications in musical instrument manufacturing and performance.

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