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US 2017/0365241 A1Published application
Systems and methods for management of percussion accessories
OwnerKeith Jonesinventor
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Abstract
A drum tuning key includes a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end including a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end including a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly, and a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body.
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A drum tuning key comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
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- a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body, and wherein the magnet is carried within a transverse hole passing through the body.
A drum tuning key comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
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- a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body, and wherein the magnet is configured to magnetically couple to drum hardware or a drum component comprising steel and having a mass of at least 100 grams.
A drum tuning key comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
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- a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body, and wherein the magnet has a geometric volume of at least about 200 mm3.
A drum tuning key comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
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- a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body, and wherein the magnet has a magnetic field strength of between about 1.0 Tesla and about 1.6 Tesla.
A drum tuning key comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
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- a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body, and wherein the magnet has a grade of between 45 and 52
A drum tuning system comprising:
- a drum tuning key comprising a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
- a member comprising a resilient material, the member configured to be removably securable to the body, such that when secured, the member at least partially encircles the body;
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- a magnet secured to the member, the magnet having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body when the member is secured to the body.
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A drum tuning key comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
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- a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body, and wherein the magnet comprises an outer surface, and wherein the outer surface of the magnet is protected from the ambient environment by at least one of a coating, a plating, or a structure of non-corrosive material.
A drum tuning key comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
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- a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body, and wherein the magnet has a pull of at least five pounds.
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A drum tuning system comprising:
- a drum tuning key comprising a body comprising a ferrous metal and having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
- a flexible band having a first end and a second end and configured to be securable to drum hardware or a drum component;
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- a magnet carried by the band, the magnet having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is configured to magnetically engage the body of the drum tuning key.
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A drum tuning key comprising:
- a body having a longitudinal axis, a first end and a second end, the first end comprising a keyed interface configured to releaseably engage an element of a tuning assembly of a drum for cooperative rotation therewith and the second end comprising a radially-extending portion configured to be manipulated by a user to apply a torque in relation to the longitudinal axis to operate the tuning assembly;
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- a magnet carried by the body and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of magnetization extending between the first end and the second end, wherein at least one of the first end or the second end of the magnet is located at or adjacent an outer surface of the body, and wherein the magnet is the only magnet carried by the body.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.