IPC분류정보
| 국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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| 국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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| 출원번호 |
US-0033540
(2011-02-23)
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| 등록번호 |
US-8294013
(2012-10-23)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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| 출원인 / 주소 |
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| 대리인 / 주소 |
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| 인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
12 인용 특허 :
31 |
초록
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The percussion resonance system allows a drummer to produce additional, resonant acoustic effects beyond those produced by a conventional drum or other percussion instrument. In one embodiment, the percussion resonance system includes a substantially cylindrical sidewall having opposed upper and low
The percussion resonance system allows a drummer to produce additional, resonant acoustic effects beyond those produced by a conventional drum or other percussion instrument. In one embodiment, the percussion resonance system includes a substantially cylindrical sidewall having opposed upper and lower open ends, similar to the sidewall of a conventional drum, and batter and resonant heads respectively covering the upper and lower ends of the substantially cylindrical sidewall. A plurality of apertures are formed through either the batter head, the resonant head, or both, in order to produce additional acoustic effects caused by the air passing through the apertures as the heads vibrate. Air passing through the apertures increases the overall tonal qualities of the percussion instrument, and further aids in decreasing generation of unwanted vibrations, particularly in the form of ringing sounds or overtones. Further embodiments include inserts for percussion instruments having surfaces with similar apertures formed therethrough.
대표청구항
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1. A percussion resonance system, comprising an insert for a percussion instrument, the insert including a substantially cylindrical sidewall defining an open upper end, a substantially continuous annular lip formed about the upper end of the sidewall and extending outwardly and downwardly therefrom
1. A percussion resonance system, comprising an insert for a percussion instrument, the insert including a substantially cylindrical sidewall defining an open upper end, a substantially continuous annular lip formed about the upper end of the sidewall and extending outwardly and downwardly therefrom, and a lower wall, the lower wall having a plurality of apertures formed therethrough, whereby the insert is sized and contoured to be received within the percussion instrument and be positioned beneath an open upper end thereof with the annular lip positioned on the upper end of the instrument. 2. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 1, wherein said insert further has an annular lip formed about the upper end of the substantially cylindrical sidewall, the annular lip being adapted for positioning on the upper end of the percussion instrument. 3. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 2, wherein said insert further comprises a secondary wall positioned substantially parallel to the lower wall, the secondary wall being positioned between the lower wall and the open upper end and having a plurality of secondary apertures formed therethrough. 4. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 3, wherein said insert further comprises a batter head secured to the upper end of the insert. 5. A percussion resonance system, comprising: a substantially cylindrical sidewall having opposed upper and lower open ends;a batter head covering the upper end of the substantially cylindrical sidewall, and a resonant head covering the lower end of the substantially cylindrical sidewall; andat least one resonating member secured to the substantially cylindrical sidewall, said at least one resonating member having opposed open and closed ends and at least one sidewall, a plurality of apertures being formed through the closed end thereof. 6. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 5, wherein the substantially cylindrical sidewall has at least one opening formed therethrough, the open end of the at least one resonating member being mounted about and covering the at least one opening. 7. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 6, wherein the at least one resonating member is secured to an inner surface of the substantially cylindrical sidewall. 8. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 6, wherein the at least one resonating member is secured to an outer surface of the substantially cylindrical sidewall. 9. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 8, further comprising a cover rotatably secured to the closed end of the at least one resonating member, the cover having a plurality of apertures being formed therethrough corresponding to the plurality of apertures formed through the closed end, whereby the user may selectively rotate the cover to selectively cover the plurality of apertures formed through the closed end. 10. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 9, wherein the at least one sidewall of the at least one resonating member has a substantially cylindrical contour. 11. A percussion resonance system, comprising: a substantially cylindrical sidewall having opposed upper and lower open ends;a batter head covering the upper end of the substantially cylindrical sidewall, and a resonant head covering the lower end of the substantially cylindrical sidewall; andat least one resonating member secured to an inner surface of the substantially cylindrical sidewall, said at least one resonating member having at least one sidewall enclosing a volume except for a plurality of apertures being formed through the at least one sidewall and into the volume. 12. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one sidewall of the at least one resonating member has a substantially planar contour. 13. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 11, wherein the at least one sidewall of the at least one resonating member has a substantially cylindrical contour. 14. The percussion resonance system as recited in claim 13, wherein the at least one resonating member joins a pair of diametrically opposed points on the inner surface of the at least one sidewall.
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