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Musical Instrument Adapted to Emit a Controlled Flame
Patent No. 4,247,283
Issued: January 27, 1981
Inventor: Pat Vidas, Wantagh, NY
Just the thing for playing Hot Jazz! This trumpet includes a gas cartridge and spark mechanism triggered by the musician. The gas is routed so that a flame is emitted from the bell of the instrument.
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