Music – Instruments – Drums
Patent
1999-04-30
2000-07-25
Witkowski, Stanley J.
Music
Instruments
Drums
84411R, 84413, G10D 1302
Patent
active
060938773
ABSTRACT:
A snare strainer for a drum. The snare strainer includes a tube having a noncylindrical transverse cross section with a first axis and a second axis with oppositely located curved bearing surfaces positioned on the first axis. A piston is positioned in the tube for slidable movement between a first position in which the snares are located against the drumhead and a second position in which the snares are located away from the drumhead. The piston has a transverse cross section similar in shape to the transverse cross section of the tube. A quick release mechanism is provided to move the piston between the first and second positions. A handle forming part of the quick release mechanism is mounted on the tube and has a linkage connecting the piston, the handle and axis of the two during movement of the piston between the first and second positions. An axial passage is formed in one of the fasteners connecting the tube to the drum to allow air flow into and out of the drum. A hanger is provided to support a snare tensioning strap where it passes through an opening in the drum rim during throw off of the snares.
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Witkowski Stanley J.
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