Drumstick
AssigneeRiff Rite, Inc.
InventorsMark A. Fiedler, Darrell M. Hart
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Abstract
Two parts or shells, each composed of randomly oriented carbon or graphite fibers contained in a nylon matrix, are configured so that when sonically welded together an integral drumstick results.
Claims6
A drumstick comprising an elongated handle, a rounded striking tip and a reduced diameter neck connecting said tip to said handle characterized in that the drumstick includes two elongated parts secured together to form said tip, neck and handle, each part having a longitudinal groove therein so that a longitudinal bore is provided within said handle, the material forming said tip, neck and at least the portion of said handle adjacent said neck containing graphite fibers.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.