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Reversible seat cup for percussion instrument
Assignee: Pearl Musical Instrument Co
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Filing: 2003-12-09
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Granted: 2005-09-06
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Expires: 2023-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A reversible seat cup allows free floating or fixed positioning of the seat cup, depending on application. For applications where the cymbal needs to be rigidly held, such as China cymbals, and/or minimal stand noise is essential, such as symphonic performances or studio applications, the seat cup can be positioned with the convex side positioned downward and “locked” firmly to the threaded post. A rubber O-ring on the threaded post fits into a receptacle in the seat cup to provide secure attachment and silent action. For applications where the cymbal, such as crash cymbals, needs freedom of movement, the seat cup can be positioned with the convex side positioned upward. A cavity on the opposite side allows the seat cup to float on the rubber O-ring for optimal cymbal sound. The plastic-type material of the seat cup and the rubber O-ring provides silent action and freedom of motion.
Inventors
- 👤 Akito Takegawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:48
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D13/00; G10D13/01; G10D13/06; G10D13/063; G10D13/10; G10D13/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A seat cup assembly for a percussion instrument, comprising a seat cup member having disk-shaped configuration and a first and second opposite side, said seat cup member having an aperture passing through a central portion, said aperture having a first portion defining a first diameter on said first side and a second portion defining a second diameter on said second opposite side, wherein the reversible seat cup is adapted to provide a first free floating arrangement whereby said seat cup is adapted to pivot relative to a threaded support post, and a second fixed positioning arrangement whereby said seat cup is prevented from pivoting relative to said threaded support post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A seat cup assembly for a percussion instrument, comprising a seat cup member having disk-shaped configuration and a first and second opposite side, said seat cup member having an aperture passing through a central portion, said aperture having a first portion defining a first diameter on said first side and a second portion defining a second diameter on said second opposite side, wherein the reversible seat cup is adapted to provide a first free floating arrangement whereby said seat cup is adapted to pivot relative to a threaded support post, and a second fixed positioning arrangement whereby said seat cup is prevented from pivoting relative to said threaded support post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The seat cup assembly of claim 1 , wherein said first side has a convex shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The seat cup assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second side has a flat planar shape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The seat cup assembly of claim 1 , wherein said first portion defines a constant dimension for said first diameter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The seat cup assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second diamter is larger than said first diameter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The seat cup assembly of claim 1 , wherein said second portion defines an increasing dimension for said second diameter, said second diameter decreasing in a direction approaching said first portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The seat cup assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate portion between said first portion and said second portion, said intermediate portion having a third diameter smaller than said first and second diameters.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The seat cup assembly of claim 1 , wherein said seat cup member is circular in shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The seat cup assembly of claim 1 , wherein said seat cup member is a single homogenously formed unitary member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
164 words
A combination seat cup assembly and support post for a percussion instrument, comprising: a support port having a first length with a first diameter and a second length with a second diameter larger than said first diameter; a seat cup member having disk-shaped configuration and a first side and second side, said seat cup member having an aperture passing through a central portion, said aperture having a first portion defining a first open diameter on said first side and a second portion defining a second open diameter on said second opposite side, wherein said first open diameter substantially matches said second diameter of said support post to lock said seat cup member against pivoting movement when a top of said second length is received in said first portion, and wherein said second open diameter is substantially larger than said second diameter of said support post to provide a free floating arrangement whereby said seat cup is adapted to pivot relative to said support post.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
164 words
A combination seat cup assembly and support post for a percussion instrument, comprising: a support port having a first length with a first diameter and a second length with a second diameter larger than said first diameter; a seat cup member having disk-shaped configuration and a first side and second side, said seat cup member having an aperture passing through a central portion, said aperture having a first portion defining a first open diameter on said first side and a second portion defining a second open diameter on said second opposite side, wherein said first open diameter substantially matches said second diameter of said support post to lock said seat cup member against pivoting movement when a top of said second length is received in said first portion, and wherein said second open diameter is substantially larger than said second diameter of said support post to provide a free floating arrangement whereby said seat cup is adapted to pivot relative to said support post.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
A combination seat cup assembly and support post of claim 10 , wherein said first side has a convex shape.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination seat cup assembly and support post of claim 10 , wherein said second side has a flat planar shape.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
A combination seat cup assembly and support post of claim 10 , wherein said first portion defines a constant dimension for said first open diameter.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A combination seat cup assembly and support post of claim 10 , wherein said second open diameter is larger than said first open diameter.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
A combination seat cup assembly and support post of claim 10 , wherein said second portion defines an increasing dimension for said second open diameter, said second open diameter decreasing in a direction approaching said first portion.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination seat cup assembly and support post of claim 10 , further comprising an intermediate portion between said first portion and said second portion, said intermediate portion having a third diameter smaller than said first and second open diameters.
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