US6417434B1
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Adjustable two layer cymbal structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2001-02-09
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Granted: 2002-07-09
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Expires: 2021-02-09
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable two layer cymbal structure is disclosed. An adjustable spring is added at a lower side of the rotary seat of the adjustable seat for resisting against the adjustable seat. The rotary seat is adjusted upwards conveniently, rapidly and easily, and thus a preferred sound effect is achieved. Therefore, the prior art copper cymbal frame can be installed with a two layer copper cymbal or a two layer copper cymbal and a single one copper cymbal.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsun-Chi Lao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:39
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/10; G10D13/28; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
An adjustable cymbal structure comprising: a cymbal frame; a positioning rod cover comprising a lower portion, an outer thread portion, a rod portion, and an extension with a rectangular cross-section, the lower portion attached to an end of the cymbal frame, the outer thread portion extending away from the lower portion, the rod portion connecting the outer thread portion and the extension; a spring; a rotary seat including a first bore therethrough to permit the extension to extend therethrough, the bore including a screw hole, the screw hole threaded on the outer thread portion of the positing rod cover with the spring secured between the rotary seat and the lower portion of the positioning rod cover; an adjusting seat including a second bore therethrough to permit the extension to extend therethrough to the rotary seat, the adjusting seat adapted to receive a lower cymbal thereon, the lower cymbal secured on to the adjustable seat; a supporting pillar adjustably attached to the extension; an upper cymbal secured to the supporting pillar, such that the upper cymbal is secured at a desired position along the length of the extension; and the rotary seat is rotatable on the outer thread portion to compress or decompress the spring to bring the lower cymbal to a desired distance to the upper cymbal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
An adjustable cymbal structure comprising: a cymbal frame; a positioning rod cover comprising a lower portion, an outer thread portion, a rod portion, and an extension with a rectangular cross-section, the lower portion attached to an end of the cymbal frame, the outer thread portion extending away from the lower portion, the rod portion connecting the outer thread portion and the extension; a spring; a rotary seat including a first bore therethrough to permit the extension to extend therethrough, the bore including a screw hole, the screw hole threaded on the outer thread portion of the positing rod cover with the spring secured between the rotary seat and the lower portion of the positioning rod cover; an adjusting seat including a second bore therethrough to permit the extension to extend therethrough to the rotary seat, the adjusting seat adapted to receive a lower cymbal thereon, the lower cymbal secured on to the adjustable seat; a supporting pillar adjustably attached to the extension; an upper cymbal secured to the supporting pillar, such that the upper cymbal is secured at a desired position along the length of the extension; and the rotary seat is rotatable on the outer thread portion to compress or decompress the spring to bring the lower cymbal to a desired distance to the upper cymbal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The adjustable cymbal structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cymbals comprise copper material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2005-07-08 | 2006-01-07 | 2006-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-07-08 | 2010-01-07 | 2010-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-07-08 | 2014-01-07 | 2014-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |