Percussion instrument remote air mute

Details Percussion instrument remote air mute Percussion instrument remote air mute

2004-10-07

2008-12-30

Lockett, Kimberly R (Department: 2837)

Music

Instruments

Drums

Reexamination Certificate

active

07470846

ABSTRACT:
A percussion instrument muting apparatus that dampens the volume or tone from a drum. The apparatus is mounted within a drum, and the muting level can be adjusted with a tube that extends from the muting assembly out an existing breather hole, and to an adjustment bulb. The muting assembly is an expandable or inflatable bladder that makes contact with a portion of the drumhead or drum skin when the drum is played.

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