Funding Needed – Violinists may love adjustable chin rest invented by musician raised in Great Falls, Montana

Jordan Hayes never really dreamed of becoming an inventor.

But Hayes, who grew up in Great Falls, realized while attending college at the Eastman School of Music that as a violinist he needed an adjustable chin rest.

So he invented one; the patent is pending.

"I have to raise $18,000 in 30 days," he said in an interview Friday. The $18,000 in pledges, through a website called Kickstarter, will enable Hayes to manufacture and ship his first 500 to 1,000 Kréddles. Visit Hayes’ website, http://www.kreddle.com if you’d like to help or want to receive one of the devices as a reward for supporting his venture.

Richard Ecke

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