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Practice cymbal cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-12-29
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1995-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A practice cover for a cymbal for covering a major portion of the upper surface of the cymbal to provide a nonvibratory surface to be struck by a percussion stick when a player is practicing the cymbals. The practice cover muffles the sound of the cymbals to allow the percussion player to practice while maintaining the cymbals substantially noiseless. The practice cover includes a annular member formed from a resilient material having an outer diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the cymbal to be covered and a centrally located annular opening having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the bell of the cymbal to be covered. The annular member is adapted to overlie and be in substantially continuous contact with the upper surface of the cymbal to provide a nonvibratory surface to be struck by the percussion stick which simulates the action of the cymbal on the percussion stick while muffling the majority of the sound normally produced by the cymbal. Means are also provided for attaching the annular member to the cymbal stand supporting the cymbal to position the annular member in a position overlying the upper surface of the cymbal.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph Slomovits
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:09
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/28; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A practice cover for a cymbal for covering at least a major portion of the upper surface of the cymbal and providing a resilient surface which may be struck by a percussion stick, said practice cover comprising a substantially circular member of resilient material having a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the cymbal to be covered, said resilient member including an annular opening disposed in the center thereof having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the bell portion of the cymbal to be covered, said annular opening allowing the substantially circular member of resilient material to overlie and be in substantially continuous contact with the upper surface of the cymbal to provide a surface to be struck by a percussion stick which simulates the action of the cymbal on the percussin stick while muffling at least eighty percent of the noise normally associated with the cymbal and means disposed in the center of said member for securing said resilient member in a position overlying the upper surface of the cymbal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A practice cover for a cymbal for covering at least a major portion of the upper surface of the cymbal and providing a resilient surface which may be struck by a percussion stick, said practice cover comprising a substantially circular member of resilient material having a diameter approximately equal to the diameter of the cymbal to be covered, said resilient member including an annular opening disposed in the center thereof having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the bell portion of the cymbal to be covered, said annular opening allowing the substantially circular member of resilient material to overlie and be in substantially continuous contact with the upper surface of the cymbal to provide a surface to be struck by a percussion stick which simulates the action of the cymbal on the percussin stick while muffling at least eighty percent of the noise normally associated with the cymbal and means disposed in the center of said member for securing said resilient member in a position overlying the upper surface of the cymbal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A practice cover for a cymbal as defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient material comprises felt.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A practice cover for a cymbal as defined in claim 1 wherein said resilient material comprises F-13 grade 1/41/4 felt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
108 words
A practice cover for a cymbal as defined in claim 3 further including a pair of perpendicularly disposed strap members each of which is secured to an inner edge of said resilient member which defines said annular opening and each of which bisects said annular opening, and wherein the means disposed in the center of said resilient member for securing said resilient member in a position overlying the upper surface of the cymbal includes a centrally located opening passing through each of said straps and which is adapted to receive a cymbal stand therethrough to thereby affix said resilient member relative to the upper surface of the cymbal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
182 words
A practice cover for a cymbal mounted on a cymbal stand for covering at least a major portion of the upper portion of the cymbal to provide a nonvibratory surface to be struck by a percussion stick in preference to the upper surface of the cymbal, said practice cover comprising an annular member formed from a resilient nonvibratory material, said annular member having an outer diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the cymbal to be covered and a centrally located annular opening having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the bell of the cymbal to be covered, said annular member being adapted to overlie and be in substantially continuous contact with the upper surface of the cymbal to provide a nonvibratory surface to be struck by a percussion stick and to dampen any vibration of said cymbal incurred upon the striking of the resilient material by the percussion stick, and means for attaching said annular member to a cymbal stand supporting the cymbal to thereby position the annular member in a position overlying the upper surface of the cymbal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
182 words
A practice cover for a cymbal mounted on a cymbal stand for covering at least a major portion of the upper portion of the cymbal to provide a nonvibratory surface to be struck by a percussion stick in preference to the upper surface of the cymbal, said practice cover comprising an annular member formed from a resilient nonvibratory material, said annular member having an outer diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the cymbal to be covered and a centrally located annular opening having a diameter substantially equal to the diameter of the bell of the cymbal to be covered, said annular member being adapted to overlie and be in substantially continuous contact with the upper surface of the cymbal to provide a nonvibratory surface to be struck by a percussion stick and to dampen any vibration of said cymbal incurred upon the striking of the resilient material by the percussion stick, and means for attaching said annular member to a cymbal stand supporting the cymbal to thereby position the annular member in a position overlying the upper surface of the cymbal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A practice cover for a cymbal as defined in claim 5 wherein said resilient material comprises F-13 grade 1/4 inch felt.
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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |