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Cymbal for percussion musical instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-10-30
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Granted: 1997-06-17
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Expires: 2015-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A new metal cymbal for percussion musical instruments, that combines the sound effects of the metal with the effects generated by a liquid, comprising a metal plate having at least one leakproof or watertight chamber containing a liquid.
Inventors
- 👤 Hector Ariel Manoff
- 👤 Gaston Costa Sanjurjo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:46
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A cymbal for percussion musical instruments comprising a metal plate having at least one watertight chamber containing a medium having a density differing from the density of the plate metal and from an environmental medium of the cymbal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cymbal for percussion musical instruments comprising a metal plate having at least one watertight chamber containing a medium having a density differing from the density of the plate metal and from an environmental medium of the cymbal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cymbal according to claim 1, wherein the plate defines a central dome portion, a circular peripheral edge, a convex face and a concave face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cymbal according to claim 2, wherein the at least one chamber is formed by a dish-like metal member welded to the concave face of the plate, concentrically to and encircling the dome portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cymbal according to claim 3, wherein the medium located within the chamber is at least one of oil, water, alcohol, air, gas, mercury or a mixture thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A cymbal according to claim 2, wherein the at least one chamber is formed by a ring-shaped metal member welded to the concave face of the plate, between the peripheral edge and the dome portion of the plate member, concentrically to the dome portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cymbal according to claim 5, wherein the medium located within the chamber is at least one of oil, water, alcohol, air, gas, mercury or a mixture thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A cymbal according to claim 5, wherein the at least one chamber comprises a plurality of concentric chambers, each chamber containing at least one of oil, water, alcohol, air, gas, mercury or a mixture thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cymbal according to claim 7, wherein each of the plurality of chambers contains a different medium.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A cymbal according to claim 1, wherein the central dome portion has suspending means for suspending the cymbal from a support.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-06-16 | 2000-12-16 | 2001-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-06-16 | 2004-12-16 | 2005-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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