US3592097A
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Percussion musical instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-02-09
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1990-02-09
Abstract
Abstract This musical instrument includes a drumstick having a percussion assembly mounted thereon. The percussion assembly consists of a pair of cymbals freely mounted on a stem which is transversely oriented relative to the drumstick. The percussion assembly is adjustably clamped to the drumstick and the stem includes an adjustable limit nut limiting the travel of the cymbals thereon. The volume and character of the sound may thereby be controlled.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C Friede
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:15
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/12; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
A percussion musical instrument comprising: a. a drumstick b. a percussion assembly including: 1. a stem, 2. a pair of percussion elements mounted on the stem, and 3. mounting means mounting the assembly to the drumstick.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
A percussion musical instrument comprising: a. a drumstick b. a percussion assembly including: 1. a stem, 2. a pair of percussion elements mounted on the stem, and 3. mounting means mounting the assembly to the drumstick.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
a pair of percussion elements mounted on the stem, and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
a pair of percussion elements mounted on the stem, and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A musical instrument as defined in claim 1, in which: c. the mounting means includes a clamp element embracingly disposed in detachable relation about the drumstick.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
a pair of cymbals mounted on the stem, at least one of said cymbals being movable on the stem, and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
a pair of cymbals mounted on the stem, at least one of said cymbals being movable on the stem, and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
8 words
mounting means mounting the assembly to the drumstick.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
8 words
mounting means mounting the assembly to the drumstick.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
49 words
A musical instrument as defined in claim 1, in which: c. the mounting means includes a clamp element embracingly disposed in detachable relation about the drumstick and having a threaded aperture, and d. the stem is threadedly received by said aperture to clamp the clamp element to the drumstick.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
8 words
mounting means mounting the assembly to the drumstick.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
8 words
mounting means mounting the assembly to the drumstick.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
A percussion musical instrument comprising: a. a drumstick, b. a percussion assembly including:
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
A percussion musical instrument comprising: a. a drumstick, b. a percussion assembly including:
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
A musical instrument as defined in claim 4, in which: c. adjustable limit means on the stem selectively limits movement of said one cymbal on the stem.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
65 words
A musical instrument as defined in claim 4, in which: c. each of the cymbals is centrally apertured for slidable movement on the stem, d. the mounting means includes a clamp element embracingly disposed in detachable relation about the drumstick, said clamp element having a threaded aperture, and e. the stem is threadedly received by said aperture to clamp the clamp element to the drumstick.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
102 words
A musical instrument as defined in claim 4, in which: c. a bolt provides the stem, d. each of the cymbals is centrally apertured for free movement on the bolt, e. the mounting means includes a clamp element embracingly disposed in detachable relation about the drumstick, the clamp element having a threaded aperture, f. the bolt is threadedly received by said aperture to clamp the clamp element to the drumstick, g. the clamp element provides a seat for one of said cymbals, and h. a threadedly adjustable limit nut is disposed outwardly of said cymbals to limit movement thereof on the bolt.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
A musical instrument as defined in claim 7, in which: i. the bolt is threaded to permit the limit nut to selectively clamp the cymbals together to preclude percussion movement thereof on the bolt.
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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |