ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 26 -- United States Patent no. 12,640,128, issued on May 26.
"Adaptation and modification of a theremin system" was invented by William Caswell (East Kingston, N.H.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A musical instrument with novel configurations and performance techniques that can play notes and scale tones is disclosed. The musical instrument implements design and ergonomic changes to a Theremin's traditional configuration and use. The musical instrument includes an additional sound generation device such as an actuator that is operated to provide rhythm and tonal results. The musical instrument includes a pitch antenna that is configured in a horizontal position, which cre...