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Cymbal
Assignee: Avedis Zildjian Co
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Filing: 1977-06-09
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Granted: 1978-09-19
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Expires: 1997-06-09
Abstract
Abstract A cymbal has a first mounting aperture generally centered on the cymbal and second mounting aperture laterally offset from the first mounting aperture, and has different characteristic tones when mounted to a support stand by the first and second apertures respectively.
Inventors
- 👤 Armand A. Zildjian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:13
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063; G10D13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A cymbal of annular disc form provided with surface tonal grooves and adapted to be centrally suspended from a support device for playing, having a first mounting aperture generally centered on the cymbal and a second mounting aperture laterally offset from said first mounting aperture, the center of said second aperture being spaced within two inches from the center of said first aperture, said cymbal having different characteristic tones when mounted to a support stand by said respective apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A cymbal of annular disc form provided with surface tonal grooves and adapted to be centrally suspended from a support device for playing, having a first mounting aperture generally centered on the cymbal and a second mounting aperture laterally offset from said first mounting aperture, the center of said second aperture being spaced within two inches from the center of said first aperture, said cymbal having different characteristic tones when mounted to a support stand by said respective apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cymbal according to claim 1 wherein the center of said second aperture is spaced about 1.25 inches from the center of said first aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cymbal according to claim 1 wherein said apertures are circular and have a diameter of about 0.5 inch.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3453923A
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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) | 1981-09-18 | 1982-03-20 | 1982-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-18 | 1986-03-20 | 1986-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-18 | 1990-03-20 | 1990-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |