US3705528A
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Cymbal retainer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-03-08
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Granted: 1972-12-12
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Expires: 1992-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A small cylindrical member is provided with a threaded internal bore for engagement on the end of a standard cymbal rod. The end of the cylindrical member is reduced to form a rod and an oblong keeper bar is rigidly secured to the end of the rod. The dimensions of the keeper bar are so related to the standard cymbal hole that the cymbal may be placed on and taken off the cymbal rod by appropriately angling and moving the cymbal relative to the pin while normally retaining the cymbal on the rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles P Cordes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:28
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/28; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A cymbal retainer for retaining a cymbal having a standard hole therein on the end of a cymbal support rod while permitting removal of the cymbal by specific manipulations without removal of the cymbal retainer from the cymbal support rod comprising a cylindrical portion having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the standard cymbal hole adapted to be integrally secured on the end of the cymbal support rod, a reduced diameter pin coaxial with and integrally secured to said cylindrical portion, a tapered shoulder disposed between the peripheral surface of said cylindrical portion and the peripheral surface of said reduced pin and a keeper bar rigidly secured transversely to the reduced pin in spaced relation to said shoulder, said keeper bar having a substantially oblong shape with a length greater than the diameter of the standard cymbal hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A cymbal retainer for retaining a cymbal having a standard hole therein on the end of a cymbal support rod while permitting removal of the cymbal by specific manipulations without removal of the cymbal retainer from the cymbal support rod comprising a cylindrical portion having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the standard cymbal hole adapted to be integrally secured on the end of the cymbal support rod, a reduced diameter pin coaxial with and integrally secured to said cylindrical portion, a tapered shoulder disposed between the peripheral surface of said cylindrical portion and the peripheral surface of said reduced pin and a keeper bar rigidly secured transversely to the reduced pin in spaced relation to said shoulder, said keeper bar having a substantially oblong shape with a length greater than the diameter of the standard cymbal hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
A cymbal retainer as set forth in claim 1 wherein the distance from one end of said keeper bar to a point on said reduced pin which is adjacent to the keeper bar and diametrically opposite from said one end of said keeper bar is less then the diameter of a standard cymbal hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cymbal retainer as set forth in claim 2 wherein the ends of said keeper bar are rounded off on a radius less than the radius of the standard cymbal hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A cymbal retainer as set forth in claim 1 wherein said cylindrical portion is hollow with internal threads adapted to be threaded on the threaded end of a standard cymbal support rod.
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) | 1975-12-12 | 1976-06-12 | 1976-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-12 | 1980-06-12 | 1980-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-12 | 1984-06-12 | 1984-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |