US3988957A
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Drum pedal assembly
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1975-09-09
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Granted: 1976-11-02
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Expires: 1995-09-09
Abstract
Abstract An assembly of two drum sticks rotatably mounted to a frame with a hinged foot pedal mounted about a pivot. The toe and heel section of the pedal are independently hinged together along the axis of the pivot mounting with one drumstick fastened by a first pivotable lever to the toe section and the other drumstick fastened by a second pivotable lever to the heel section of the pedal, so that the user can operate both drumsticks alternately using one foot on the foot pedal, when the assembly is mounted adjacent to, or clamped to a drum.
Inventors
- 👤 Gus Escamilla
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:51
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A drum pedal assembly adaptable for mounting adjacent the face of a drum in which either of two drumsticks may be selectively employed to strike the drum face by the use of one pedal, comprising, a frame adaptable for mounting adjacent the face of a drum, two drumsticks each fixed to an individual collar rotatably mounted to the frame, a pedal formed of a toe member and a heel member joined together by rotatable hinge means to the frame, linkage means to join the toe pedal member to the periphery of the collar to which a first drumstick is fixed, linkage means to join the heel pedal member to the periphery of the collar to which the second drumstick is fixed and spring bias means to rotate the stick fastened to each collar away from the face of a drum adjacent the frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A drum pedal assembly adaptable for mounting adjacent the face of a drum in which either of two drumsticks may be selectively employed to strike the drum face by the use of one pedal, comprising, a frame adaptable for mounting adjacent the face of a drum, two drumsticks each fixed to an individual collar rotatably mounted to the frame, a pedal formed of a toe member and a heel member joined together by rotatable hinge means to the frame, linkage means to join the toe pedal member to the periphery of the collar to which a first drumstick is fixed, linkage means to join the heel pedal member to the periphery of the collar to which the second drumstick is fixed and spring bias means to rotate the stick fastened to each collar away from the face of a drum adjacent the frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 in which each spring means may be adjusted to adjust the bias force exerted on the attached drumstick collar.
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) | 1979-11-02 | 1980-05-03 | 1980-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-02 | 1984-05-03 | 1984-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-02 | 1988-05-03 | 1988-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |