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US 8,410,345 B2Granted
Tone control device for percussion instruments
OwnerChad David Patrickinventor
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Abstract
Herein described is a tone control device for percussion instruments comprising a first strap, a second strap, a weighted member and an engagement loop for the convenient engagement of a drum stick or other striking implement. The device attaches to a percussion instrument in such a manner as to allow a user to apply the tone control device to the percussion instrument's strike surface efficiently and conveniently with minimal disruption in play.
Claims10
A tone control device for a percussion instrument comprising:
- a first strap;
- a second strap;
- an engagement loop comprising an opening for insertion of a striking instrument positioned facing the shell of the drum when said tone control device is fully disengaged;
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- a weighted member comprising a chamber, a first face, and a second face.
2 more elements
A tone control device for a percussion instrument comprising:
- a first strap;
- a second strap;
- an engagement loop comprising an opening for insertion of a striking instrument and is positioned facing the shell of the drum when said tone control device is fully disengaged;
- a weighted member comprising a chamber, a first face, a second face, and a filler comprising granulated aluminum;
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- wherein said weighted member when fully engaged with the percussion instrument striking surface absorbs the vibration generated from striking the percussion instrument striking surface and muffles unwanted tones.
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A tone control device for a drum comprising:
- a first strap that attaches to tension rods of a drum wherein said first strap is positioned between said tension rods and drum shell;
- a second strap;
- an engagement loop comprising an opening for insertion of a striking instrument and positioned facing the shell of the drain when said tone control device is fully disengaged;
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- a weighted member comprising a chamber, a first face, a second face, and between about 2 and about 6 ounces of a filler comprising granulated aluminum.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.