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Musical instrument
Assignee: Remo Inc
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Filing: 1987-09-04
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Granted: 1990-03-27
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Expires: 2007-09-04
Abstract
Abstract A musical instrument of substantially conical shape that has a rim and spokes, the rim being substantially circular. The spokes number at least three and are of equal length, emanating from a second rim. The second rim is not in the same plane that is defined by the rim but shares the same axis with the first rim. The instrument can be played by striking it with a stick or another instrument. The sound the instrument gives can be changed by varying the diameter of the rim or the number of spokes, the orientation of the instrument, the material of which the instrument is made, or by loosely attaching a cymbal to the interior of the cone defined by the instrument's configuration.
Inventors
- 👤 Remo D. Belli
- 👤 Richard K. Drumm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:39
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063; G10D13/10; G10D13/24; G10D13/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 51
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A musical instrument which is played by striking it comprising: a substantially circular, metallic outer rim; at least four metallic spokes with a first end and a second end, each spoke with the first end attached to an inner rim that shares a common axis with the substantially circular outer rim, the second end of each spoke being attached to the outer rim at separate and distinct points on the outer rim; attachment means provided by the inner rim of the instrument; wherein the inner rim is in a different plane than that defined by the outer rim so that the instrument has a substantially conical configuration; and a cymbal with the substantially conical configuration loosely attached to the inner rim by the attachment means, the cymbal oriented such that the narrower portion of the cymbal is facing toward and nearest to the inner rim of the instrument.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A musical instrument which is played by striking it comprising: a substantially circular, metallic outer rim; at least four metallic spokes with a first end and a second end, each spoke with the first end attached to an inner rim that shares a common axis with the substantially circular outer rim, the second end of each spoke being attached to the outer rim at separate and distinct points on the outer rim; attachment means provided by the inner rim of the instrument; wherein the inner rim is in a different plane than that defined by the outer rim so that the instrument has a substantially conical configuration; and a cymbal with the substantially conical configuration loosely attached to the inner rim by the attachment means, the cymbal oriented such that the narrower portion of the cymbal is facing toward and nearest to the inner rim of the instrument.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The musical instrument of claim 1 wherein at least two of the musical instruments are hit one against the other to make a sound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The musical instrument of claim 1 wherein the instrument is mounted on a stand comprising: a first shaft which slidably fits through the attachment means a bore being provided therethrough; a means for securing the instrument on the shaft; and a base which enables the instrument and stand combination to be free standing on a flat surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The stand of claim 3 further comprising a pedal with the first position and a second position attached to a second, longer shaft which fits slidably into the first shaft; a means for tightening an instrument to the second shaft; the instrument on the second shaft contacting the instrument on the first shaft when the pedal is in the second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The musical instrument of claim 4 wherein the instruments are mounted facing each other with their inner rims facing outward.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The musical instrument of claim 4 wherein the instruments are mounted on the shafts so that the inner rims are facing each other with the outer rims facing outward.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The musical instrument of claim 4 wherein the instruments are mounted on the shaft so that the inner rim of one instrument is facing the outer rim of the other instrument.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The musical instrument of claim 1 wherein the instrument further comprises a means to rotate the instrument radially about its common axis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The musical instrument of claim 1 wherein the rim are not parallel to the ground when the instrument is struck.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The musical instrument of claim 4 wherein the stand further comprises a means for spinning the instrument radially by spinning the shaft on which the instrument is mounted.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
66 words
The musical instrument of claim 10 wherein the means for spinning the instrument comprises a motor; an axle which is turned by the motor; pulley attached to the axle; a second pulley attached to one of the shafts of the stand to which an instrument is secured; and a belt that wraps around bath pulleys, causing the second pulley to turn when the first pulley turns.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
The musical instrument of claim 3 wherein the shaft to which the instrument is attached is further attached to a bracket which is attached to a rotatably adjustable tightening means which allows the shaft and the instrument attached thereto to be oriented at an angle that varies from the vertical.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
13 words
The musical instrument of claim 2 wherein the instruments have the same diameter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The musical instrument of claim 2 wherein the instruments have different diameters.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The musical instrument of claim 1 wherein the metallic rim and spokes are made of cast aluminum.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The musical instrument of claim 1 wherein the instrument is severed and a fragment thereof is used to make the required sound.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
128 words
A musical instrument which is played by striking it, comprising: a substantially circular, metallic outer rim; at least three metallic spokes with a first and a second end, each spoke having their first end attached to an inner rim that shares a common axis with the substantially circular outer rim and the second end of each spoke being attached to the outer rim at separate and distinct points on the outer rim; attachment means provided by the inner rim of the instrument; the inner rim being in a different plane than the plane defined by the outer rim so that the instrument has a substantially conical configuration; and a rotating means for spinning the instrument about the common axis to enable the instrument to be spinning when struck.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
128 words
A musical instrument which is played by striking it, comprising: a substantially circular, metallic outer rim; at least three metallic spokes with a first and a second end, each spoke having their first end attached to an inner rim that shares a common axis with the substantially circular outer rim and the second end of each spoke being attached to the outer rim at separate and distinct points on the outer rim; attachment means provided by the inner rim of the instrument; the inner rim being in a different plane than the plane defined by the outer rim so that the instrument has a substantially conical configuration; and a rotating means for spinning the instrument about the common axis to enable the instrument to be spinning when struck.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The musical instrument of claim 17 wherein two instruments are hit together to make a sound.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
55 words
The musical instrument of claim 17 wherein the instrument is mounted on a stand comprising: a first shaft which slidably fits through a bore in the attachment means; a means for securing the instrument on the shaft; and a base which enables the instrument and stand combination to be free standing on a flat surface.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
61 words
The stand of claim 17 further comprising a pedal with a first position and a second position attached to a second, longer shaft which fits slidably into the first shaft; a means for tightening an instrument to the second shaft; the instrument on the second shaft contacting the instrument on the first shaft when the pedal is in the second position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
20 words
The musical instrument of claim 20 wherein the instruments are mounted facing each other with their inner rims facing outward.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
29 words
The musical instrument of claim 20 wherein the instruments are mounted on the shafts so that the inner rims are facing each other with the outer rims facing outward.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
31 words
The musical instrument of claim 20 wherein the instruments are mounted on the shaft so that the inner rims of one instrument is facing the outer rim of the other instrument.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
The musical instrument of claim 17 wherein a cymbal is loosely attached to the inner rim by the attachment means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The musical instrument of claim 17 wherein the rim is not parallel to the ground when the instrument is struck.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
72 words
The musical instrument of claim 20 wherein the means for spinning the instrument comprises a motor; an axle which is turned by the motor; a pulley attached to the axle; a second pulley attached to one of the shafts of the stand to which an instrument is secured; and a belt that is attached to both the first and second pulleys, causing the second pulley to turn when the first pulley turns.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
50 words
The musical instrument of claim 19 wherein the shaft to which the instrument is attached is further attached to a bracket which is attached to a rotatably adjustable tightening means which allows the shaft and the instrument attached thereto to be oriented at an angle that varies from the vertical.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
13 words
The musical instrument of claim 18 wherein the instruments have the same diameter.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
12 words
The musical instrument of claim 18 wherein the instruments have different diameters.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
17 words
The musical instrument of claim 17 wherein the metallic rim and spokes are made of cast aluminum.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
The musical instrument of claim 17 wherein the instrument is severed and a fragment thereof is used to make the required sound.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
115 words
A musical instrument which is played by striking a first part against a second part, each part, comprising: a substantially circular, metallic outer rim; at least four metallic spokes with a first and a second end, each spoke having their first end attached to an inner rim that shares a common axis with the substantially circular outer rim and the second end of each spoke being attached to the outer rim at separate and distinct points on the outer rim; attachment means provided by the inner rim of the instrument; the inner rim being in a different plane than the plane defined by the outer rim so that the instrument has a substantially conical configuration.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
115 words
A musical instrument which is played by striking a first part against a second part, each part, comprising: a substantially circular, metallic outer rim; at least four metallic spokes with a first and a second end, each spoke having their first end attached to an inner rim that shares a common axis with the substantially circular outer rim and the second end of each spoke being attached to the outer rim at separate and distinct points on the outer rim; attachment means provided by the inner rim of the instrument; the inner rim being in a different plane than the plane defined by the outer rim so that the instrument has a substantially conical configuration.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
23 words
The musical instrument of claim 32 wherein the instruments is struck with a second musical instrument of claim 32 to make a sound.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
55 words
The musical instrument of claim 32 wherein the instrument is mounted on a stand comprising: a first shaft which slidably fits through a bore in the attachment means; a means for securing the instrument on the shaft; and a base which enables the instrument and stand combination to be free standing on a flat surface.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
65 words
The stand of claim 32 further comprising a pedal with a first position and a second position attached to a second, longer shaft which fits slidably into the first shaft; a means for tightening an instrument to the second shaft; and instruments being secured on the second shaft and the first shaft, the instruments contacting each other when the pedal is in the second position.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
20 words
The musical instrument of claim 35 wherein the instruments are mounted facing each other with their inner rims facing outward.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
29 words
The musical instrument of claim 35 wherein the instruments are mounted on the shafts so that the inner rims are facing each other with the outer rims facing outward.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
31 words
The musical instrument of claim 35 wherein the instruments are mounted on the shaft so that the inner rim of one instrument is facing the outer rim of the other instrument.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
20 words
The musical instrument of claim 34 wherein a cymbal is loosely attached to the inner rim by the attachment means.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
13 words
The musical instrument of claim 35 wherein the instruments have the same diameter.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
12 words
The musical instrument of claim 35 wherein the instruments have different diameters.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
17 words
The musical instrument of claim 32 wherein the metallic rim and spokes are made of cast aluminum.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
22 words
The musical instrument of claim 32 wherein the instrument is severed and a fragment thereof is used to make the required sound.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for making a sound comprising: striking a musical instrument comprising: a substantially circular, metallic outer rim; at least four metallic spokes with a first end and a second end, each spoke with the first end attached to an inner rim that shares a common axis with a substantially circular outer rim, the second end of each spoke being attached to the outer rim at separate and distinct points on the outer rim; an attachment means provided with the inner rim of the instrument; wherein the inner rim is in a different plane than the outer rim so that the inner rim has a substantially conical configuration; and a cymbal with a substantially conical configuration loosely attached to the inner rim by an attachment means, the cymbal oriented such that the narrower portion of the cymbal is facing toward and nearest to the inner rim of the instrument.
Claim 48
Independent Claim
149 words
A method for making a sound comprising: striking a musical instrument comprising: a substantially circular, metallic outer rim; at least four metallic spokes with a first end and a second end, each spoke with the first end attached to an inner rim that shares a common axis with a substantially circular outer rim, the second end of each spoke being attached to the outer rim at separate and distinct points on the outer rim; an attachment means provided with the inner rim of the instrument; wherein the inner rim is in a different plane than the outer rim so that the inner rim has a substantially conical configuration; and a cymbal with a substantially conical configuration loosely attached to the inner rim by an attachment means, the cymbal oriented such that the narrower portion of the cymbal is facing toward and nearest to the inner rim of the instrument.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 43 in which the musical instrument is struck by a second identical instrument.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 43 in which the musical instrument is struck by a cymbal.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method of claim 43 in which the musical instrument is struck by a frame-type cymbal with the first rim and a second rim, said rims being in different planes but having a common axis and connected by at least four spokes; said first rim being substantially smaller in diameter than said second rim, imparting a substantially conical configuration to said frame-type cymbal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-03-26 | 1993-09-25 | 1994-03-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-03-26 | 1997-09-25 | 1998-03-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-03-26 | 2001-09-25 | 2002-03-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |