US4688463A
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Snare drum
Assignee: Nippon Gakki Co Ltd
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Filing: 1985-11-12
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Granted: 1987-08-25
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Expires: 2005-11-12
Abstract
Abstract In construction of a snare drum, use of at least one detachable support leg extending downwards beyond the lower end of the snare strainer provides a three-point support much stabler than the conventional dual-point support and easy application to conventional snare drums without any reformation, thereby enabling fully reliable protection of the snappy and snare strainer even at careless placing on a floor or the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Makoto Kurosaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:57
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/02; G10D13/10; G10D13/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
An improved snare drum, comprising: a cylindrical shell, a counterhoop, fastening means for attaching said counterhoop to the lower end of said shell, a snare strainer attached to said shell, said snare strainer having a mobile base and an adjustable base at diametral ends of said shell; two angled gates attached to and extending downwards from said counterhoop for protection of said snare strainer, one angled gate directly below said mobile base and the other angled gate directly below said adjustable base; and one support leg coupled to said fastening means, said support leg extending downwards from said counterhoop and cooperating with said angled gates to support said drum above a surface upon which said drum is placed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
An improved snare drum, comprising: a cylindrical shell, a counterhoop, fastening means for attaching said counterhoop to the lower end of said shell, a snare strainer attached to said shell, said snare strainer having a mobile base and an adjustable base at diametral ends of said shell; two angled gates attached to and extending downwards from said counterhoop for protection of said snare strainer, one angled gate directly below said mobile base and the other angled gate directly below said adjustable base; and one support leg coupled to said fastening means, said support leg extending downwards from said counterhoop and cooperating with said angled gates to support said drum above a surface upon which said drum is placed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
An improved snare drum as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fastening means comprises a plurality of fastener bolts attached to said counterhoop and a plurality of lugs attached to said shell, each of said fastener bolts in screw engagement with a corresponding lug of said plurality of lugs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
An improved snare drum as claimed in claim 2, in which said support leg includes a post detachably engaged with the lower end of one of said plurality of fastener bolts, and a shoe attached to the lower end of said post.
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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) | 1990-08-24 | 1991-02-23 | 1991-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-08-24 | 1995-02-23 | 1995-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-08-24 | 1999-02-23 | 1999-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |