US5218151A
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Hi-hat cymbal holder
Assignee: Yamaha Corp
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Filing: 1991-12-20
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Granted: 1993-06-08
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Expires: 2011-12-20
Abstract
Abstract In construction of a hi-hat cymbal holder for upper and lower cymbal plates, an extension rod holding the upper cymbal plate is supported at its lower end by a bush in a holder unit, the lower cymbal plate is supported stationarily by the holder unit and a rotary ring of a gap adjuster nut is mounted to the holder unit so that its rotation causes up and down movement of the extension rod via the bush. For cymbal gap adjustment, the rotary ring is manually rotated in the opening or closing direction so as to move, via the bush and the extension rod, the upper cymbal plate with respect to the lower cymbal plate. The adjuster nut is located close to the position of a player during performance and its rotary ring can be easily operated by one hand of the player only without disturbing stick operation by the other hand.
Inventors
- 👤 Makoto Kurosaki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:24
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063; G10D13/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A hi-hat cymbal holder mounted on a cymbal stand and holding upper and lower cymbal plates, said holder comprising an extension rod having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end of said extension rod supporting said upper cymbal plate, a holder unit supporting said lower end of said extension rod, said holder unit including a lower end and a body, said lower end of said holder unit being detachably coupled to said cymbal stand, a tubular cover coupled to said body of said holder unit, a cymbal gap adjuster nut rotatably coupled to said body of said holder unit for manual rotation about a substantially vertical axis of said holder unit, said nut having a tubular lower extension, said lower extension having a female thread, an adjuster sleeve arranged within said cover in a concentric arrangement with said gap adjuster nut for supporting said extension rod, said adjuster sleeve having a male thread in threaded engagement with said female thread on said lower extension of said gap adjuster nut, said adjuster sleeve being axially movable within said lower extension in response to rotation of said cymbal gap adjuster nut, and means for urging said extension rod upwards.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A hi-hat cymbal holder mounted on a cymbal stand and holding upper and lower cymbal plates, said holder comprising an extension rod having an upper end and a lower end, said upper end of said extension rod supporting said upper cymbal plate, a holder unit supporting said lower end of said extension rod, said holder unit including a lower end and a body, said lower end of said holder unit being detachably coupled to said cymbal stand, a tubular cover coupled to said body of said holder unit, a cymbal gap adjuster nut rotatably coupled to said body of said holder unit for manual rotation about a substantially vertical axis of said holder unit, said nut having a tubular lower extension, said lower extension having a female thread, an adjuster sleeve arranged within said cover in a concentric arrangement with said gap adjuster nut for supporting said extension rod, said adjuster sleeve having a male thread in threaded engagement with said female thread on said lower extension of said gap adjuster nut, said adjuster sleeve being axially movable within said lower extension in response to rotation of said cymbal gap adjuster nut, and means for urging said extension rod upwards.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
78 words
A hi-hat cymbal holder as claimed in claim 1 in which said extension rod is secured to a bushing arranged within said cover in a vertically moveable arrangement, and said means for urging said extension rod upwards includes a tubular spring holder disposed at a lower end of said cover, and a compression spring disposed in said tubular spring holder, said compression spring being interposed between said bushing and a closed bottom end of said tubular spring holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A hi-hat cymbal holder as claimed in claim 1 in which said tubular cover is provided with a vertical slot in which a guide spacer is arranged in contact with said adjuster sleeve so as to lock said adjuster sleeve against rotation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A hi-hat cymbal holder as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a low cymbal supporter unit mounted atop said holder unit and holding said lower cymbal plate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1996-06-07 | 1996-12-07 | 1997-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-06-07 | 2000-12-07 | 2001-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-06-07 | 2004-12-07 | 2005-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |