US3677128A
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Bass drum pedal assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-26
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1991-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A drum pedal assembly having a pair of drum beater standards mounted on opposite ends of a base and having a drum beater operatively held by each standard. A vertical support is mounted on the base intermediate the pair of standards and pivotally mounts adjacent ends of a pair of foot pedals. The foot pedals extend outward from the pivot support in opposite directions and the swinging ends of the foot pedals are operatively connected to the drum beaters. The pair of foot pedals forms a split pedal that may be operated by a drummer''s foot selectively to strike in any sequence either or both of a pair of bass drums, located at the ends of the base opposite the standards, by downward movement of the heel or toe portion of the foot.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan R Simpson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 11:50
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A bass drum pedal assembly including a base; a pair of spaced drum beater standard means mounted on said base; drum beater means pivotally mounted on each standard means; support means mounted on the base between the standard means of the pair; pedal means having first and second outer ends, each outer end being operatively connected to one of said drum beater means; and means pivotally mounting the pedal means on the support means intermediate said first and second ends, whereby downward movement of the pedal ends by a drummer''s foot pivots the connected drum beater means on their pivotal mountings, causing said drum beater means to strike a drum positioned adjacent one of said standard means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A bass drum pedal assembly including a base; a pair of spaced drum beater standard means mounted on said base; drum beater means pivotally mounted on each standard means; support means mounted on the base between the standard means of the pair; pedal means having first and second outer ends, each outer end being operatively connected to one of said drum beater means; and means pivotally mounting the pedal means on the support means intermediate said first and second ends, whereby downward movement of the pedal ends by a drummer''s foot pivots the connected drum beater means on their pivotal mountings, causing said drum beater means to strike a drum positioned adjacent one of said standard means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which link means extends from each pedal outer end; and in which each of said link means operatively connects one of said pedal outer ends to one of the drum beaters.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which the support means includes a U-shaped bracket having spaced end flanges; in which pivot pin means extend between said end flanges; and in which the pedal means is pivotally mounted by the pivot pin means on the support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
87 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which the pedal means includes first and second pedals; in which said pedals have inner ends adjacent one another; and in which the pivot means mounts said inner ends on the support means, whereby the first pedal moves independently of the second pedal when said first pedal is actuated by one portion of a drummer''s foot, and whereby the second pedal moves independently of the first pedal when said second pedal is actuated by another portion of a drummer''s foot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
76 words
The construction defined in claim 4 in which the first pedal inner end is formed with a projection; in which the second pedal inner end is formed with a recess into which said projection extends; in which aligned holes are formed in said projection and in the second pedal inner end; and in which the pivot means includes a pin which extends through said holes pivotally mounting said first and second pedals on the support means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The construction defined in claim 4 in which a pedal plate is releasably mounted on the first and second pedals; and in which said pedal plate holds said pedals against relative movement; whereby the pedal means is rockably mounted on the support means for alternately striking a drum positioned adjacent each of the standard means when a rocking motion is applied to the pedal plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
The construction defined in claim 4 in which one of the drum beater means is moved from an at rest position to a drum striking position when one of the first and second pedals is actuated; and in which the standard means includes spring means biasing said drum beater means toward at rest position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The construction defined in claim 7 in which each first and second pedals is inclined, with the pedal outer end located higher than its inner end when the drum beater means is in at rest position.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |