Music – Instruments – Drum and cymbal beaters
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-03
2001-06-12
Nappi, Robert E. (Department: 2837)
Music
Instruments
Drum and cymbal beaters
C084S422200, CD20S010000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06245980
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to supports for cymbals and more particularly to a combined support and retaining clamp for cymbals.
2. Brief Description of the Prior Art
Tripod supports are well known for holding cymbals for playing in an orchestra.
Cymbal display supports are also well known for exhibiting cymbals in stores or otherwise in marketing them. Prouty U.S. Pat. No. 4,666,110 discloses a collapsible holder for cymbals to be stored for use close to the percussionist (cymbal player) in the orchestra. No suggestion is made of any storage apparatus for use in display or exhibition of cymbals in marketing.
The present invention is distinguished over the prior art in general, and this patent in particular, by providing a cymbal display and performance support that includes a clamp securing cymbals against removal and providing a holder for supporting a display card having indicia showing size, model number, price and the like.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved support for cymbals for exhibition or display.
It is another object of this invention to provide a new and improved support for cymbals for exhibition or display that is simple in construction and inexpensive to produce.
Another object of this invention is to provide a new and improved support for cymbals for exhibition or display that includes a clamp for securing cymbals against removal.
Another object of this invention is to provide a new and improved support cymbals for exhibition or display that includes a clamp for securing cymbals against removal and provides a holder for a display card.
Other objects of the invention will become apparent from time to time throughout the specification and claims as hereinafter related.
The above noted objects and other objects of the invention are accomplished by a cymbal display and performance support that includes a plurality of support rods having end portions for supporting cymbals. The support rods have a clamp secured over the cymbals and secured thereon to prevent removal of the cymbals. The clamp includes a slotted portion for receiving a display card indicating size, model number, price and the like.
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patent: D. 357705 (1995-04-01), Milojevich
patent: 4546689 (1985-10-01), Morana
patent: 5289652 (1994-03-01), Kringel et al.
patent: 5438903 (1995-08-01), Cropek
patent: 474469 (1929-04-01), None
Lockett Kim
Mosely Neal J.
Nappi Robert E.
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