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Hi-hat percussion instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1997-08-20
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Granted: 2000-04-25
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Expires: 2017-08-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved hi-hat percussion instrument has a treadle stand with a central support shaft with a lower rod therein, the rod and support shaft being connected to a foot pedal. A hi-hat cymbal assembly has a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal located above the central shaft. A bias spring is between the cymbals urging the upper movable cymbal away from the lower fixed cymbal. A flexible member is connected to the lower rod and the movable top cymbal which will then bring the two cymbals together by action of the foot pedal. A pivoting knuckle also permits the hi-hat cymbal assembly to assume varied angles.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary L. Gauger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:37
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063; G10D13/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 46
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
An improved hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the improvement comprising: a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a moveable upper cymbal; b) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; c) a member connected to the foot pedal and to the movable top cymbal; and, d) a hi-hat support shaft extending from the treadle stand; and e) a pivoting knuckle on top of the hi-hat support shaft connected to the lower fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
An improved hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the improvement comprising: a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a moveable upper cymbal; b) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; c) a member connected to the foot pedal and to the movable top cymbal; and, d) a hi-hat support shaft extending from the treadle stand; and e) a pivoting knuckle on top of the hi-hat support shaft connected to the lower fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 1, wherein the knuckle comprises pivotally connected upper and lower housings being frictionally engageable and supporting a pulley therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 2, wherein the housings each have co-extensive flanges supporting the pulley and having a friction engaging foot between the flanges which will permit the hi-hat cymbal assembly to assume variable angles.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 3, further comprising a hand-tightenable pivot pin extending through the flanges and supporting the pulley.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 1, wherein the member is flexible and has top and bottom anchor posts, the bottom anchor post adapted to be releasably connected to the foot pedal and the top anchor post adapted to be releasably connected to a clutch which holds the movable upper cymbal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 1, wherein the hi-hat cymbal assembly further comprises a pedestal supporting the lower fixed cymbal and a centrally located fixed shaft extending upwardly from the pedestal and through the lower cymbal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 6, wherein the member is flexible and extends through the pedestal into the fixed shaft, and is anchored to a barrel clutch movably supporting the upper cymbal on the fixed shaft.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 6, wherein the member is flexible and connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the fixed shaft, the barrel movably supporting the upper cymbal on the fixed shaft.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 6, wherein the bias means is supported on the fixed shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
49 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 6, wherein the member is flexible and connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the shaft, the barrel adjustably securing both the upper cymbal and the bias means comprised of a spring on the shaft, the spring located between the cymbals.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
113 words
An improved hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the improvement comprising: (a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal, wherein the hi-hat cymbal assembly further comprises a pedestal supporting the lower fixed cymbal and a centrally located fixed shaft extending upwardly from the pedestal and through the lower cymbal; (b) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; and (c) a flexible member connected to the foot pedal and the movable top cymbal, wherein the flexible member is connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the fixed shaft, the barrel movably supporting the upper cymbal on the fixed shaft.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
113 words
An improved hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the improvement comprising: (a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal, wherein the hi-hat cymbal assembly further comprises a pedestal supporting the lower fixed cymbal and a centrally located fixed shaft extending upwardly from the pedestal and through the lower cymbal; (b) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; and (c) a flexible member connected to the foot pedal and the movable top cymbal, wherein the flexible member is connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the fixed shaft, the barrel movably supporting the upper cymbal on the fixed shaft.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
43 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 11, further comprising: (a) a hi-hat support shaft extending from the treadle stand; and (b) a pivoting knuckle on top of the hi-hat support shaft connected to the lower fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 12, wherein the knuckle comprises pivotally connected upper and lower housings being frictionally engageable and supporting a pulley therebetween.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 13, wherein the housings each have co-extensive flanges supporting the pulley and having a friction engaging foot between the flanges which will permit the hi-hat cymbal assembly to assume variable angles.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 14, further comprising a hand-tightenable pivot pin extending through the flanges and supporting the pulley.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
50 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 11, wherein the flexible member has top and bottom anchor posts, the bottom anchor post adapted to be releasably connected to the foot pedal and the top anchor post adapted to be releasably connected to the barrel which holds the movable upper cymbal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 11, wherein the bias means is supported on the fixed shaft.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 11, wherein the flexible member is connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the shaft, the barrel adjustably securing both the upper cymbal and the bias means comprised of a spring on the shaft, the spring located between the cymbals.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
89 words
A variable angle hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the instrument comprising: (a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal; (b) a hi-hat support shaft extending from the treadle stand; (c) a pivoting knuckle on top of the hi-hat support shaft connected to the lower fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly; (d) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; and (e) a flexible member connected to the foot pedal and the movable top cymbal.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
89 words
A variable angle hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the instrument comprising: (a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal; (b) a hi-hat support shaft extending from the treadle stand; (c) a pivoting knuckle on top of the hi-hat support shaft connected to the lower fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly; (d) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; and (e) a flexible member connected to the foot pedal and the movable top cymbal.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
25 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 19, wherein the knuckle comprises pivotally connected upper and lower housings being frictionally engageable and supporting a pulley therebetween.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
37 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 20, wherein the housings each have co-extensive flanges supporting the pulley and having a friction engaging foot between the flanges which will permit the hi-hat cymbal assembly to assume variable angles.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
21 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 21, further comprising a hand-tightenable pivot pin extending through the flanges and supporting the pulley.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
49 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 19, wherein the flexible member has top and bottom anchor posts, the bottom anchor post adapted to be releasably connected to the foot pedal and the top anchor post adapted to be releasably connected to a barrel which holds the movable upper cymbal.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
37 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 19, wherein the hi-hat cymbal assembly further comprises a pedestal supporting the lower fixed cymbal and a centrally located fixed shaft extending upwardly from the pedestal and through the lower cymbal.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
34 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 24, wherein the flexible member extends through the pedestal into the fixed shaft, and is anchored to a barrel movably supporting the upper cymbal on the fixed shaft.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
34 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 24, wherein the flexible member is connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the fixed shaft, the barrel movably supporting the upper cymbal on the fixed shaft.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 24, wherein the bias means is supported on the fixed shaft.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
47 words
The hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 24, wherein the flexible member is connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the shaft, the barrel adjustably securing both the upper cymbal and the bias means comprised of a spring on the shaft, the spring located between the cymbals.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
123 words
A variable angle hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the instrument comprising: (a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal; (b) a first hi-hat support shaft extending from the treadle stand and a second hi-hat support shaft extending from the first hi-hat support shaft; (c) two pivoting knuckles, one connecting the two hi-hat shafts and a second on top of the second hi-hat support shaft connected to the lower fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly in more than one angle relative to the treadle stand; (d) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; and (e) a flexible member connected to the foot pedal and the movable top cymbal.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
123 words
A variable angle hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the instrument comprising: (a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal; (b) a first hi-hat support shaft extending from the treadle stand and a second hi-hat support shaft extending from the first hi-hat support shaft; (c) two pivoting knuckles, one connecting the two hi-hat shafts and a second on top of the second hi-hat support shaft connected to the lower fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly in more than one angle relative to the treadle stand; (d) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; and (e) a flexible member connected to the foot pedal and the movable top cymbal.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
62 words
A remote hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the instrument comprising: (a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal, remotely supported from the treadle stand; (b) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; and (c) a flexible member connected to the foot pedal and the movable top cymbal.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
62 words
A remote hi-hat percussion instrument for a treadle stand with a foot pedal, the instrument comprising: (a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a lower fixed cymbal and a movable upper cymbal, remotely supported from the treadle stand; (b) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; and (c) a flexible member connected to the foot pedal and the movable top cymbal.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
72 words
An improved hi-hat percussion instrument for a stand with a pedal, the improvement comprising: a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a fixed cymbal and a moveable cymbal; b) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; c) a member connected to the foot pedal and to the movable cymbal; and, d) a pivoting knuckle on top of the hi-hat support shaft connected to the fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
72 words
An improved hi-hat percussion instrument for a stand with a pedal, the improvement comprising: a) a hi-hat cymbal assembly with a fixed cymbal and a moveable cymbal; b) bias means between the cymbals urging the cymbals apart; c) a member connected to the foot pedal and to the movable cymbal; and, d) a pivoting knuckle on top of the hi-hat support shaft connected to the fixed cymbal for tilting the cymbal assembly.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
26 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 31, wherein the knuckle comprises pivotally connected upper and lower housings being frictionally engageable and supporting a pulley therebetween.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 32, wherein the housings each have co-extensive flanges supporting the pulley and having a friction engaging foot between the flanges which will permit the hi-hat cymbal assembly to assume variable angles.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
22 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 33, further comprising a hand-tightenable pivot pin extending through the flanges and supporting the pulley.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
52 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 31, wherein the member is flexible and has top and bottom anchor posts, the bottom anchor post adapted to be releasably connected to the foot pedal and the top anchor post adapted to be releasably connected to a clutch which holds the movable upper cymbal.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
37 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 31, wherein the hi-hat cymbal assembly further comprises a pedestal supporting the fixed cymbal and a centrally located fixed shaft extending upwardly from the pedestal and through the fixed cymbal.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 36, wherein the member is flexible and extends through the pedestal into the fixed shaft, and is anchored to a barrel clutch movably supporting the moveable cymbal on the fixed shaft.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
36 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 36, wherein the member is flexible and connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the fixed shaft, the barrel movably supporting the moveable cymbal on the fixed shaft.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 36, wherein the bias means is supported on the fixed shaft.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
49 words
The improved hi-hat percussion instrument of claim 36, where the member is flexible and connected to a barrel through the pedestal and the shaft, the barrel adjustably securing both the moveable cymbal and the bias means comprised of a spring on the shaft, the spring located between the cymbals.
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