US3688013A
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Drum stick
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-12
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Granted: 1972-08-29
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Expires: 1991-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A drum stick having a flexible element attached to the stick adjacent its head, the flexible element having a head attached to its free end.
Inventors
- 👤 Aldor A Menard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:02
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
45 words
A hand-operated drum stick, comprising a. an elongated main body having a head at one end, b. an elongated flexible element connected at one end to the main body adjacent the head, and c. a head attached to the other end of the flexible element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
45 words
A hand-operated drum stick, comprising a. an elongated main body having a head at one end, b. an elongated flexible element connected at one end to the main body adjacent the head, and c. a head attached to the other end of the flexible element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A drum stick as recited in claim 1, wherein a second flexible element is connected to the main body at a point opposite the connection of the first-mentioned flexible element thereto, a second head being attached to the free end of the said second flexible element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A drum stick as recited in claim 2, wherein the first-mentioned and the second flexible elements are integral and extend through a transverse bore in the main body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A drum stick as recited in claim 3, wherein the two heads are located a substantial distance beyond the head on the main body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A drum stick as recited in claim 3, wherein each flexible element is provided with a sleeve formed of elastomer material extending from its head to the main body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A drum stick as recited in claim 3, wherein the flexible elements and the heads are formed of a tough, wear-resistant plastic material.
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) | 1975-08-29 | 1976-02-28 | 1976-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-29 | 1980-02-28 | 1980-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-29 | 1984-02-28 | 1984-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |