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US3215020A
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Musical instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-16
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Granted: 1965-11-02
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Expires: 1984-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Ralph C Kester
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:30
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063; G10D13/065; G10D13/10; G10D13/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CYMBAL HAVING A CYMBAL HOLDER, COMPRISING A RING OF U-SHAPED CROSS SECTION, EIGHT SOUND DISC UNITS MOUNTED ON SAID RING IN EQUAL SPACED RELATION AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID RING IN SPACED RELATION TO ONE ANOTHER, EACH OF SAID UNITS HAVING AN UPPER AND A LOWER DISC WITH CENTER HOLES, A SCREW EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLES AND BEING SECURED TO AND HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE ON SAID RING, SAID HOLES BEING SUFFICIENTLY LARGE WITH RESPECT TO SAID SCREW TO PERMIT THE DISCS TO MOVE FREELY ON SAID SCREW, SAID DISCS HAVING A CURVED PERIPHERAL PORTION AND A CENTER PORITON AND BEING PLACED BACK TO BACK WITH THE CENTER PORTIONS IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND THE OUTER EDGES IN SPACED RELATIONL AND A STRAP EXTENDING ACROSS SAID RING AND BEING ADJUSTABLY SECURED THERETO, SAID STRAP HAVING A HOLE FOR MOUNTING THE INSTRUMENT ON A CYMBAL HOLDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
AN INSTRUMENT FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH A CYMBAL HAVING A CYMBAL HOLDER, COMPRISING A RING OF U-SHAPED CROSS SECTION, EIGHT SOUND DISC UNITS MOUNTED ON SAID RING IN EQUAL SPACED RELATION AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID RING IN SPACED RELATION TO ONE ANOTHER, EACH OF SAID UNITS HAVING AN UPPER AND A LOWER DISC WITH CENTER HOLES, A SCREW EXTENDING THROUGH SAID HOLES AND BEING SECURED TO AND HELD FIRMLY IN PLACE ON SAID RING, SAID HOLES BEING SUFFICIENTLY LARGE WITH RESPECT TO SAID SCREW TO PERMIT THE DISCS TO MOVE FREELY ON SAID SCREW, SAID DISCS HAVING A CURVED PERIPHERAL PORTION AND A CENTER PORITON AND BEING PLACED BACK TO BACK WITH THE CENTER PORTIONS IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND THE OUTER EDGES IN SPACED RELATIONL AND A STRAP EXTENDING ACROSS SAID RING AND BEING ADJUSTABLY SECURED THERETO, SAID STRAP HAVING A HOLE FOR MOUNTING THE INSTRUMENT ON A CYMBAL HOLDER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-11-01 | 1969-05-03 | 1969-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-01 | 1973-05-03 | 1973-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-01 | 1977-05-03 | 1977-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |