Music – Instruments – Drums
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-03
2001-05-01
Hsieh, Shih-Yung (Department: 2837)
Music
Instruments
Drums
C084S327000, C248S230800, C024S170000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06225542
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a handdrum bracket. More specifically, the present invention relates to a bracket for integrating handdrums into an existing drumkit without having to pierce the drum shell.
2. Brief Description of the Related Art
Drumkits provide various stands for supporting toms, snares, cymbals, etc. A drum to be supported on such a stand is provided with a bracket that is secured to the drum shell with screws or rivets that pierce the drum shell. Many drums, such as hand drums, for example, are not provided with such a bracket. Further, it may be impractical to secure a bracket to a handdrum or other percussion instrument for reasons of time, esthetics, or musical and structural integrity of the drum. Accordingly, the need exists in the prior art for an effective device and method for securing a handdrum to a drumkit stand.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art, such as those noted above, by providing a handdrum bracket that simply and securely attaches to the drum, allowing the drum to be supported on a drumkit stand.
The handdrum bracket includes a base that attaches to a flexible strap, such as a length of webbing. The webbing is looped through either end of the bracket and the assembly is placed around the drum shell. The bracket is then tightened to secure the webbing assembly to the drum. A clamp on the bracket is used to secure the drum to a drum rack.
Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the invention which refers to the accompanying drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4881303 (1989-11-01), Martini
patent: 5337645 (1994-08-01), Johnston
patent: 5431365 (1995-07-01), Hopkins
patent: 5572771 (1996-11-01), Kelleghan
patent: 5632461 (1997-05-01), Von Helms et al.
Everyone's Drumming
Hsieh Shih-yung
Ostrolenk Faber Gerb & Soffen, LLP
LandOfFree
Handdrum bracket does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Handdrum bracket, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Handdrum bracket will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2560873