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Percussion stick holder
Assignee: PRO-MARK Corp A CORP OF TX
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Filing: 1984-10-09
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Granted: 1985-07-30
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Expires: 2004-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A percussion stick holder assembly is provided, having at least two tubes (12) held in a parallel, spaced apart relationship by a support plate (16). A spring clamp (18) is provided for gripping a percussion unit stand and is rotatably secured to plate (16). Percussion sticks may thus be conveniently provided for the user in a position for quick and accurate grasping for removal, use and return.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard P. Gillis, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:45
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
Apparatus for holding percussion sticks on an instrument stand, comprising: at least two tubes each having a first open end for accepting one of said percussion sticks and a second closed end; means for holding said at least two tubes in parallel spaced apart relationship; a gripper effective to removingly engage said instrument stand; and fastener means for rotationally securing said gripper to said plate means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
Apparatus for holding percussion sticks on an instrument stand, comprising: at least two tubes each having a first open end for accepting one of said percussion sticks and a second closed end; means for holding said at least two tubes in parallel spaced apart relationship; a gripper effective to removingly engage said instrument stand; and fastener means for rotationally securing said gripper to said plate means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said spaced apart relationship is effective to enable independent grasping and manipulation of said percussion sticks in each of said tubes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said gripper is a spring clamp.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-07-29 | 1989-01-28 | 1989-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-29 | 1993-01-28 | 1993-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-29 | 1997-01-28 | 1997-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |