US4111094A
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Rhythm instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-29
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Granted: 1978-09-05
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Expires: 1997-04-29
Abstract
Abstract A musical instrument of the percussion type which includes a body member having walls converging from a relatively large open end so that the internal volume of the body member diminishes from one end of the instrument to the other. The instrument is played by striking its top surface with the hands or sticks and sound is amplified and emitted from the open end.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip R. Broser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:55
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A rhythm instrument comprising; a body member comprising an elongated structure having walls converging from one end to the other of said body member, said body member forming a large end portion and a small end portion, said large end portion being open to the interior of said body member, a flat playing surface formed at the top of said body member and adapted to be struck to produce a sound.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A rhythm instrument comprising; a body member comprising an elongated structure having walls converging from one end to the other of said body member, said body member forming a large end portion and a small end portion, said large end portion being open to the interior of said body member, a flat playing surface formed at the top of said body member and adapted to be struck to produce a sound.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said flat top surface portion is made of a material capable of vibrating.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said flat top head surface is made of a flexible membrane.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said flat top surface includes a plurality of adjacent fingers, one end of each of said fingers being formed integrally with said body member and having the opposite end free to permit vibration.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination of claim 4 in which each of said fingers is progressively shorter from said large end toward said small end portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 1 in which said body member forms one half of a truncated cone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination of claim 1 and further including a pair of microphones spaced longitudially of said body member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said body member is suspended by flexible members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the volume within said body member diminishes uniformly from said large end portion toward the small end portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-09-04 | 1982-03-06 | 1982-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-04 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-03-06 | 1990-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |