US4216696A
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Cymbal stand and assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-11
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1999-05-11
Abstract
Abstract A foot operated cymbal assembly includes a cymbal stand with a cymbal mounted near its top. A first foot pedal is positioned near the bottom of the stand. A beater operated by the first foot pedal is positioned on the stand to strike the cymbal. A second foot pedal is positioned near the bottom of the stand. A cymbal vibration damper is positioned on the stand for selective engagement with the cymbal by operation of the second foot pedal. In preferred form of the invention, the foot pedals are positioned to be actuable by the same foot. This stand and cymbal assembly allows a single percussionist to produce a substantially more complex pattern of sounds using a cymbal than possible with the prior art.
Inventors
- 👤 Raoul H. Alexis, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:32
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/28; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063; G10D13/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A foot operated cymbal assembly, which comprises: (a) a cymbal stand, (b) a cymbal mounted proximate to the top of said stand, (c) a first foot pedal positioned proximate to the bottom of said stand, (d) a beater positioned on said stand to strike said cymbal, (e) a linkage operatively connecting said first foot pedal and said beater, (f) a second foot pedal positioned proximate to the bottom of said stand, (g) a cymbal vibration damper positioned on said stand for selective engagement with said cymbal, and (h) a linkage operatively connecting said second foot pedal and said cymbal vibration damper.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A foot operated cymbal assembly, which comprises: (a) a cymbal stand, (b) a cymbal mounted proximate to the top of said stand, (c) a first foot pedal positioned proximate to the bottom of said stand, (d) a beater positioned on said stand to strike said cymbal, (e) a linkage operatively connecting said first foot pedal and said beater, (f) a second foot pedal positioned proximate to the bottom of said stand, (g) a cymbal vibration damper positioned on said stand for selective engagement with said cymbal, and (h) a linkage operatively connecting said second foot pedal and said cymbal vibration damper.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The foot operated cymbal assembly of claim 1 in which said linkage operately connected said first foot pedal and said beater is spring loaded to bias said beater away from said cymbal when said first foot pedal is unactivated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The foot operated cymbal assembly of claim 1 in which said cymbal vibration damper is positioned on one side of said cymbal and a second vibration damping member is positioned on the other side of said cymbal and opposite to said cymbal vibration damper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The foot operated cymbal assembly of claim 3 in which said cymbal vibration damper includes an at least substantially hemispherical shaped resilient member positioned to engage said cymbal when said second foot pedal is activated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The foot operated cymbal assembly of claim 1 in which said first and second foot pedals are positioned to be activated by the same foot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The foot operated cymbal assembly of claim 1 in which said first and second foot pedals are mounted on said stand.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The foot operated cymbal assembly of claim 1 in which the linkages joining said first foot pedal and said beater and said second foot pedal and said cymbal vibration damper are of adjustable length.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cymbal stand and activation assembly, which comprises: (a) cymbal stand including a holder for a cymbal mounted on said stand, (b) a beater positioned to strike the cymbal when mounted on said stand, (c) a first foot pedal operatively coupled to said beater, (d) a damper positioned on said stand for selective engagement of the symbal when mounted on said stand, and (e) a second foot pedal operatively coupled to said damper.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cymbal stand and activation assembly, which comprises: (a) cymbal stand including a holder for a cymbal mounted on said stand, (b) a beater positioned to strike the cymbal when mounted on said stand, (c) a first foot pedal operatively coupled to said beater, (d) a damper positioned on said stand for selective engagement of the symbal when mounted on said stand, and (e) a second foot pedal operatively coupled to said damper.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cymbal stand and actuation assembly of claim 8 in which said first and second foot pedals are positioned for selective operation by the same foot of a user.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The cymbal stand and actuation assembly of claim 8 in which said beater is spring loaded to bias said beater away from the cymbal when mounted on said stand and said foot pedal is not in operation.
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) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |