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Drum support assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-09-20
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Granted: 1984-10-30
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Expires: 2002-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A multiple drum support assembly containing several supports for positioning drums and cymbals in playing position the support being attached to a bass drum or a pair of bass drums. The support can be folded into a storage or travel position wherein all auxiliary drum supports are parallel to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Ward L. Willis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:43
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/28; G10D13/01; G10D13/02; G10D13/06; G10D13/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A multiple drum and cymbal holding assembly comprising in combination: a center post or stanchion including means to mount at least two different percussion instruments; a pair of support frames hinged to said center post for positioning percussion instruments such as bass drums in a playing position relative to other instruments mounted on said center post, to be positioned in face-to-face relationship for travel and storage and side-by-side relationships for supporting instruments for playing; and means to position auxiliary percussion instruments on said frames.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A multiple drum and cymbal holding assembly comprising in combination: a center post or stanchion including means to mount at least two different percussion instruments; a pair of support frames hinged to said center post for positioning percussion instruments such as bass drums in a playing position relative to other instruments mounted on said center post, to be positioned in face-to-face relationship for travel and storage and side-by-side relationships for supporting instruments for playing; and means to position auxiliary percussion instruments on said frames.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
An assembly according to claim 1 including an outrigger pole or stanchion pivotably connected to said center post with means to position said outrigger at an angular relation to said center post for supporting a drum or cymbal assembly in playing position and positioning said outrigger parallel to said center post for storage or travel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly according to claim 2 wherein said outrigger supports a snare drum when in playing position and said center post has disposed therein a telescoping cymbal support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
An assembly according to claim 1 including an auxiliary stanchion or support hinged to one of said support frames to support a tom-tom or like drum in playing position said stanchion being folded parallel to said frame for storage and/or transport.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly according to claim 4 wherein said support frame supporting said hinged stanchion includes a post supporting a telescoping cymbal assembly in playing proximity to said drum.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An assembly according to claim 5 wherein said frame supports a telescoping cymbal assembly adjacent said angularly positioned stanchion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
An assembly according to claim 4 wherein the other of said supporting frames includes a stanchion pivotably connected to said frame and vertically angularly positionable thereto for holding a cymbal assembly in playing position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein all members are tubular in cross-section and disposed vertically or horizontally relative to each other when in the travel or storage position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
57 words
A multiple drum and cymbol holding assembly comprising in combination: a support frame adopted for mounting on a bass drum; a pair of support legs disposed on either side of said frame; and means to position auxiliary percussion instruments on said support legs, said means foldable to store parallel to said support legs for storage or travel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
57 words
A multiple drum and cymbol holding assembly comprising in combination: a support frame adopted for mounting on a bass drum; a pair of support legs disposed on either side of said frame; and means to position auxiliary percussion instruments on said support legs, said means foldable to store parallel to said support legs for storage or travel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly according to claim 9 wherein said means for supporting auxiliary equipment includes outrigger poles and/or auxiliary legs hingedly or pivotable secured to said side posts.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-30 | 1996-04-30 | 1996-10-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |