US4134325A
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Drum and pedal beater assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-03
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Granted: 1979-01-16
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Expires: 1998-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A drum and pedal beater assembly in which a pair of beaters are connected to a pair of side-by-side pedals such that the performer can engage one pedal with his toe and the other pedal with his heel to independently operate the two beaters against a common drum skin. One pedal beater assembly has an adjustable length to accommodate the foot of the user. A pair of vertically adjustable rim clamps, each of which are rotatable through 360°, provide universal connectors to secure the adjustable drum beater to the drum rim in any desired location.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael E. Loftus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:39
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
262 words
A drum and pedal assembly, comprising: a drum having a circular rim; first base means; a first beater mounted on the first base means for engaging the drum in a beating motion; second base means; a second beater mounted on the second base means for engaging the drum in a beating motion, independent of the motion of the first beater; a first pedal, and means connecting the first pedal to the first base means for pivotal motion, the first pedal being connected to the first beater for moving it in its beating motion; a second pedal, and means connecting the second pedal to the second base means for pivotal motion, the second pedal being connected to the second beater for moving it in its beating motion, the second pedal being adjustably mounted on the second base means such that the distance between the second pedal and the drum is greater than the distance between the first pedal and the drum; a pair of elongated vertical, horizontally spaced supports mounted on one of said base means; a pair of vertically adjustable independently movable clamping means mounted on said vertical supports, each of said clamping means being connected to the drum rim; means connecting the other of said base means to the drum rim; Whereby the user can dispose the toe of his foot on the first pedal and the heel of his foot in either a position spaced from the second pedal, or in a position on the second pedal to move the first beater and the second beater with the same foot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
262 words
A drum and pedal assembly, comprising: a drum having a circular rim; first base means; a first beater mounted on the first base means for engaging the drum in a beating motion; second base means; a second beater mounted on the second base means for engaging the drum in a beating motion, independent of the motion of the first beater; a first pedal, and means connecting the first pedal to the first base means for pivotal motion, the first pedal being connected to the first beater for moving it in its beating motion; a second pedal, and means connecting the second pedal to the second base means for pivotal motion, the second pedal being connected to the second beater for moving it in its beating motion, the second pedal being adjustably mounted on the second base means such that the distance between the second pedal and the drum is greater than the distance between the first pedal and the drum; a pair of elongated vertical, horizontally spaced supports mounted on one of said base means; a pair of vertically adjustable independently movable clamping means mounted on said vertical supports, each of said clamping means being connected to the drum rim; means connecting the other of said base means to the drum rim; Whereby the user can dispose the toe of his foot on the first pedal and the heel of his foot in either a position spaced from the second pedal, or in a position on the second pedal to move the first beater and the second beater with the same foot.
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) | 1982-01-15 | 1982-07-17 | 1983-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-15 | 1986-07-17 | 1987-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-15 | 1990-07-17 | 1991-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |