UMI stands for UNITED Musical Instruments. They were the manufacturers of Armstrong, Artley, Benge, Conn, King, and UMI bramds. This company later became Conn Musical Instruments and then merged with Selmer Co. It is now known as Conn-Selmer Inc.
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Yes. In general, any trumpet mouthpiece can be used on any trumpet.
The part of the trumpet you blow into is called a "mouthpiece"
A monette trumpet with a monette mouthpiece
The trumpet has no reeds. It is a brass instrument, which means the mouthpiece is a single piece of brass.
Boil it for 10 minutes, then take it out and scrub it HARD with a sponge and mouthpiece brush and soap.