US4028984A
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Musical apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-03
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Granted: 1977-06-14
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Expires: 1996-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A foot operated apparatus for playing a cymbal, drum or similar band instrument having a striking stick flexibly pivotedly mounted and used to strike the cymbal, drum or similar band instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J. Sanchez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:40
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/11; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A foot operated apparatus for playing a cymbal, drum or similar instrument which comprises a striking stick flexibly, pivotedly mounted on a rigid arm member attached to a foot pedal assembly that moves said arm member up and down, said rigid arm member comprising a first straight rod to which said stick is mounted parallel to said rod, second rods perpendicularly attached to said first rod and springs attached to one end of said stick said apparatus and to said second rods.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A foot operated apparatus for playing a cymbal, drum or similar instrument which comprises a striking stick flexibly, pivotedly mounted on a rigid arm member attached to a foot pedal assembly that moves said arm member up and down, said rigid arm member comprising a first straight rod to which said stick is mounted parallel to said rod, second rods perpendicularly attached to said first rod and springs attached to one end of said stick said apparatus and to said second rods.
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) | 1980-06-13 | 1980-12-13 | 1981-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-13 | 1984-12-13 | 1985-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-13 | 1988-12-13 | 1989-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |