| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 084422400 | Drumsticks | 46 |
| 20080202317 | Exercise training device - An exercise training device having a stick portion, which may simulate the handle of a drumstick, weight means attachable to one end of the stick portion, the weight means biasing the movement of the stick portion, and providing stimulation to muscles used, for strengthening, flexibility, control, agility and endurance. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20080250911 | Drumsticks - A drumstick for playing a percussion instrument including, in various embodiments and according to various combinations, an elongated member having a striking end, a non-striking end, and two circumferential grooves located on the elongated member, wherein the first circumferential groove is located proximal to the striking end of the drumstick and allows a drummer to spin the drumstick around their finger, and the second circumferential groove is located proximal to the non-striking end allows a drummer to grip the drumstick. In one embodiment the second circumferential groove is located between the non-striking end and ¼ the length of the drumstick measured from the non-striking end. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20080250912 | Drumstick, a percussion element for a drumstick and use of such a drumstick or such a percussion element - The present invention relates to a drumstick comprising an elongated handle, which is provided at one end thereof with a percussion element for producing the sound of a beat, wherein the percussion element comprises at least two branches that diverge from the handle. The invention further relates to a percussion element for a drumstick and to the use of such a drumstick and/or such a percussion element. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20090000459 | Striking member for use with a percussion instrument - The striking member for use with a percussion instrument is a vibration-inducing and flexing variation of a conventional unitary or one-piece drum stick, drum mallet or the like. The striking member includes a stick having opposed first and second ends, and a hollow shell having an opening formed through a lower end thereof. The first end of the stick is adapted for grasping by the user, and the second end is inserted through the opening, into an open interior region of the hollow shell. The hollow shell is secured to the stick, and flexes when striking a surface, such as a drum, for example. An elastic material may further be received within the hollow shell, and may at least partially fill the open interior region thereof in order to provide further elastic properties for the head of the striking member. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090000460 | Striking member for use with a percussion instrument - The striking member for use with a percussion instrument is a vibration-inducing and flexing variation of a conventional unitary or one-piece drum stick, drum mallet or the like. The striking member includes a stick having opposed first and second ends, and a hollow shell having an opening formed through a lower end thereof. The first end of the stick is adapted for grasping by the user, and the second end is inserted through the opening, into an open interior region of the hollow shell. The hollow shell is secured to the stick, and flexes when striking a surface, such as a drum, for example. An elastic material may further be received within the hollow shell, and may at least partially fill the open interior region thereof in order to provide further elastic properties for the head of the striking member. | 01-01-2009 |
| 20090007755 | Modified drumstick for teaching purposes - In combination with a drumstick used for playing a drum, the improvement comprises an apparatus for teaching a novice the proper technique for holding a drumstick. The apparatus includes at least one aperture disposed in the drumstick and an elastomeric member engageable with the aperture and having a loop on each side of the drumstick for engagement with a user's thumb and ring finger. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090019986 | Drumstick with Integrated microphone - A combination drumstick and microphone for striking a surface, such as a drum surface or other percussion instrument or device, is disclosed. The drumstick has a channel or conduit formed therein that has a longitudinal axis generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the drumstick, and that preferably extends from proximate a striking end of the drumstick to proximate a rear end of the drumstick. The microphone is preferably selectively fixed within the channel or conduit, and includes a signal conveying means such as a electrical signal cable or a wireless transmitter. The channel or conduit includes an enlarged portion adapted to selectively hold the microphone and a narrow portion adapted to selectively hold at least a portion of the signal cable, antenna wire, or the like. In one embodiment of the invention, the microphone protrudes at least partially from the striking end so as to strike the drum surface directly. A method of use of a simple embodiment of the invention is also disclosed. | 01-22-2009 |
| 20090025534 | Device for practicing percussion instrument technique - A device for practicing percussion instrument technique includes a shaft portion and a feedback portion. The feedback portion is movable relative to the shaft portion and provides feedback to the user when an appropriate technique is used by the user of the device. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20090044684 | Drum band - A musical apparatus comprising, a first ring, a second ring, and a flexible member. The first ring is position on the finger of a drummer, the second ring encircles a drumstick and the flexible member connects the two rings. The flexible member is configured so that the first ring and second ring are offset at an angle that allows the drumstick to properly rest on the hand of the drummer. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090084246 | ERGONOMIC DRUMSTICK - An ergonomic drumstick comprising a shaft member and a grip member including a load face portion, an apex portion, and a bore. The grip member ergonomically fits the profile of a user's fingers, enabling the user to retain the drumstick in a particular position and to play comfortably for extended periods of time. The ergonomic drumstick allows a relaxed grip, reducing the shock transfer to the user's hands, which in turn reduces fatigue. The ergonomic drumstick also can be fully adjustable, and reusable, with a grip selectable for fit, profile and size. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090084247 | Filter tip drum stick - A stick type drum stick is disclosed which includes drum stick design featuring a hole drilled longitudinally in the playing striking end. The primary purpose is to accommodate a rod. The rod is inserted and glued into the hole of the tip. The rod can be cut to a desired length to suit its flex and resilient nature. Suitable material for the rod include nylon or delrin, PVC, ABS, polypropylene or polycarbonate. The result of combining these materials in this format produces a filter tip drum stick. | 04-02-2009 |
| 20090211430 | MULTIPLE-TIPPED DRUMMING TOOL - A multiple-tipped drumming tool has 2-4 sticks each with a throughhole, joined together by a connector which passes through the throughhole such that the sticks are rotatable with respect to one another and can produce different tones with a musical instrument. The sticks may be connected by spring metals instead of such a connector. Instead of the connector, a fiber member may be passed through the throughholes of the sticks, being wrapped around the sticks such that the sticks are flexibly joined together. | 08-27-2009 |
| 20090260503 | TRAINING DRUMSTICKS - The present invention provides drumsticks for training percussionists to use proper form, which may increase learning speed and enable faster and more efficient drum strokes. Each drumstick includes a tip or bead with a wing extending therefrom. The wing extends beyond the width of the shaft of the drumstick so that the percussionist must strike the drum head with wing extending parallel to the drum head surface to achieve a proper and acceptable sound. A grip is also provided to properly orient the user's hands for the matched grip variation desired. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20090308227 | One piece flexibel tethering-ban for drumsticks - A flexible one-piece self-gripping self-forming-loop attachment, comprising a single ergonomically shaped and dimensioned strip of elastic material with circular apertures at opposing ends for attachment to a drumstick by inserting one end of the drumstick through each aperture in turn giving rise to a loop which is slid along the drumstick to the desired playing position at which a finger is inserted. When the loop is fitted the material surrounding the apertures stretches and causes their shape to change according to the profile of the drumstick. | 12-17-2009 |
| 20100058919 | COMBINATION DRUMSTICK - Combination drumstick for producing a tambourine sound from a plurality of jingle pairs loosely mounted within discrete apertures dispose along and through the combination drumstick. The weight of the combination drumstick is centered in the axis of the combination drumstick for balance and the stick portion is formed from a polymeric material for durability to permit one-handed combination drumming and tambourine sound production. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100257992 | DRUMSTICK GRIPPING AID - The present invention is directed to a drumstick gripping aid. In one embodiment, the drumstick gripping aid includes a first strap having two loops and a second strap having one loop interconnected thereto. The first strap is adapted to fit about at least two fingers of a user while the second strap is adapted to fit about an outer circumference of a drumstick. In another embodiment, a drumstick gripping aid includes a single strap having two loops. In one variation, a first loop is adapted to fit about one finger of a user while a second loop is adapted to fit about an outer circumference of a drumstick. In another variation, the first loop and the second loop are adapted to fit about at least two fingers of a user, the drumstick gripping aid fixedly attached to a drumstick. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100307317 | Hinged Drumstick - A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending along a transverse axis through the thickness of the body; a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and a shaft extending through the hole in the body; and a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to be brought closer together in response to a compressive force applied to the grasping mechanism. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100307318 | HINGED DRUMSTICK - A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending along a transverse axis through the thickness of the body; a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and a shaft extending through the hole in the body; and a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to be brought closer together in response to a compressive force applied to the grasping mechanism. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110017046 | DRUMSTICK WITH A LIGHT EMITTING DIODE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - The drumstick provided for musical instruments such as drums and percussion instruments comprises a drumstick shaft and a drumstick head comprising an outlet opening from which the light of at least one light-emitting diode provided in the drumstick can exit. According to the invention, the drumstick comprises two shells that are complementary to one another and extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the drumstick, said shells being glued together and preferably made of wood, at least the first shell of which comprising a notch within which a switching apparatus is disposed for controlling the light-emitting diode which is located in the drumstick head or which is located in the drumstick shaft and is connected to at least one fiber-optic cable that leads to the outlet opening of the drumstick head. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110030533 | Drumstick controller - A percussion device includes a drumstick assembly and a sleeve. The drumstick assembly includes a drumstick having a base and a tip end, and a drumstick tip secured to the tip end of the drumstick, the drumstick tip including a sensor. The sleeve is disposed about at least a portion of the drumstick including the base thereof, and includes at least one control button, a communication element, and a processor in communication with the at least one control button, the drumstick tip and the communication element. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the drumstick tip and to generate output to the communication element. The output so generated includes a signal that specifies a sound file selected by operation of the at least one control button. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110067554 | PERCUSSION ACCESSORIES FOR DRUMSTICKS - A drum stick accessory includes a pair of support members defining a parting plane and an elongate channel defined by elongated substantially parallel recesses on opposing sides of the parting plain. Closed resilient loops draw the support members together to minimize the channel cross-sectional dimensions. Restoring forces in the loops tend to revert the support members to the contracted condition. Insertion of a drum stick into the elongate channel separates the members and moves them from the contracted condition to an expanded condition against the action of the loops and the accessory can be reliably frictionally retained on the shaft of the drum stick due to restoring forces urging the support members against the drumstick. Hitting the drum stick as a percussion instrument provides additional sounds produced, for example, by steel shot within compartments formed in the supporting members or jingles attached thereto. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110154974 | Drum stick - A Drum Stick having two tapered portions, wherein one tapered portion is tapered towards one end of the drum stick and the other tapered portion is tapered towards the other end of the drumstick, permits flexibility in rhythm and striking force. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162511 | Kinetic energy enhanced drumstick - The present invention is an energy enhanced drumstick which provides substantially more kinetic energy per strike and produces a more vibrant sound and desired quality of resonance from a drumstick, all while still maintaining the most desirable features of the traditional drumstick design. This kinetic energy enhanced drumstick is the hybrid structural product of using two or more distinct materials having markedly differing densities which are permanently joined together to form a single unified construct. This hybrid structural product yields a kinetic energy enhanced drumstick comprised of at least one primary material having a first density at its tip end, and has at least one secondary substance having a second density which is greater than the first density of the primary material adjacent the butt end of the drumstick. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110162512 | REINFORCED DRUM STICK - A reinforced drum stick ( | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110247477 | DRUMSTICK - A drumstick comprises an elongated rigid body having a front section, a shaft section and a handle section. The front section is made of wooden or bamboo materials and has a top end and a distal end. A striking tip is mounted on the top end. The handle section is also made of wooden or bamboo materials and has a front end and a butt end. The shaft section is made of composite materials and has a first end, and a second end. The first end of the shaft section is jointed to with the distal end of the front section. The second end of the shaft section is jointed to with the front end of the handle. The shaft section further includes a receiving room defined between the first and second ends for receiving vibration-absorbing devices or weights. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120006179 | System and method for handle grip improvement - A system and method for improving the gripping surface of the handle of a manual tool, implement, or instrument. In a preferred embodiment the present invention includes one or more elastomeric bands stretched over the handle of the tool, implement, or instrument. A shrinkable sleeve is then placed over the bands and shrunk tightly over the handle. The result is a ribbed gripping surface on the handle to improve gripability of the tool, implement, or instrument. In another preferred embodiment, adhesive is used to secure the elastomeric band to the handle before shrinking the sleeve to improve precision in the placement of the rings and durability of the finished gripping surface. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120073422 | HINGED DRUMSTICK - A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending along a transverse axis through the thickness of the body; and a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and at least one shaft extending through the hole in the body. The percussion instrument may further include a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to be brought closer together in response to a compressive force applied to the grasping mechanism. Additionally or alternatively, the percussion instrument may include one or more recesses or bores that operate to permit the grip plates to be disposed therein for a more compact design. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120097011 | Pedal-Controlled Drumstick Device .about. The Leopold Drumstick - This musical instrument assembly enables the user to control a percussive mallet with a foot-pedal. It operates by a cable threaded around the circumference of a wheel with attached mallet, the other cable end connects to the pedal. Cable housing and mounted fixtures at the entrance and exit of this housing provide a fixed path for the cable to move back and forth. Springs return the invention to its original position upon pedal's release. Flexible housing enables remote capability, equal function without requiring particular angle or distance between the pedal and beater assemblies. Mounting the mallet off either side of the wheel results in either downward or upward motion. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120240747 | Training/Practice Mallet for Keyboard Percussion Instruments - A training and practice mallet for keyboard percussion instruments comprising a slender, substantially cylindrical mallet shaft with a gripping end and a striking end, the gripping end improved and enhanced with a pommel, or knob, affixed to the gripping end terminus, the pommel (knob) of suitable size to be gripped in the user's hand without impeding multi-mallet manipulation, and the striking end improved with a lightweight mallet head whereby a reduced volume is produced when striking a keyboard percussion instrument and in turn reducing fatigue and irritation in the user's hands and wrists. The training and practice mallet allows for increased control and confidence at low volumes while learning complex four-mallet grips. A pommel as described above and fitted to a conventional mallet for keyboard percussion instruments. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120279378 | Rhythm & visual accessories for drumsticks - Rhythm and visual effects produced through an array of accessories for drumstick(s), the accessories being implemented by use of attached connector(s) joining the accessories temporarily to the drumstick(s). The design for the connector(s) and accessories being small and lightweight so as not to interfere with a drummer's performance. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120279379 | Cover For Striking Device for Percussion Instrument - A cover system for a percussion striking device allows drummers and percussionists to removably cover their existing sticks, mallets, and beaters of their preference with a light weight, durable fabric to produce benefits including: reducing volume during practice sessions, resulting in less ear fatigue, maintaining as true of a response as possible (“feel”) of the playing surface while working techniques used to enhance actual performance, and/or reducing wear on drumsticks, mallets, and beaters and all playing surfaces it is used on, as well as other benefits. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130025433 | CRADLE FOR HOLDING TWO DRUMSTICKS TOGETHER - A two-channeled cradle securely holds two drumsticks together to enhance organization and portability while preventing loss among other sticks. The cradle also prohibits drumsticks from rolling off a drum or any flat surface. The cradle can include two channels, side-by-side, formed in a C-shape with a diameter slightly less than that of the drumsticks, where the drumsticks can snap into the channels. In some embodiments, the cradle can be formed of two circular channels, where the drumsticks can be inserted into the channels. The cradle can have a flat bottom to help keep the cradle in place, without rolling or wobbling. By using the cradle, a drummer can reach into their stick bag and easily pull out a matched pair of drumsticks. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20130192443 | HINGED DRUMSTICK - A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending through the thickness of the body substantially along or through an axis that is different from the longitudinal axis; and a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and at least one shaft extending through the hole. The percussion instrument may further include a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to move closer together in response to a compressive force applied. One or more recesses or bores may be used for a more compact design, and the at least one hole may be on an angle to accommodate different drumming styles. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130239777 | DRUMSTICK MOUNTED MUTABLE TAMBOURINE - A drumstick mountable mutable tambourine comprises a body mountable to the drumstick. A block may be attached to the body on which one or more mutable sound making devices are mountable. A muting device may be capable of actuation for muting the mutable sound making devices. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130239778 | Multi Task Drumstick - A stick type drumstick is disclosed which includes a drumstick design featuring a hole drilled longitudinally at the striking end and an enlarged solid area positioned at the hole base. The purpose of the hole is to accommodate an insert of rods, nylon tube or a drumstick tip which when played produce different sounds. The purpose of the solid enlarged area is to provide a strong defined optional striking area, it can be struck harder to produce louder focused sounds assuring the stick area around the drilled hole is not struck and damaged which could compromise its ability to hold the insert. Striking with the area of the insert material provides additional sound possibilities. The result; combining these materials and features is a multi task drumstick. The combination of features utilized in this drumstick design cannot be found in the prior art of singular drumstick designs. | 09-19-2013 |
| 20130291707 | HINGED DRUMSTICK - A percussion instrument is disclosed that may include a body having a longitudinal axis extending from a butt end to a striking end thereof and at least one hole extending through the thickness of the body substantially along or through an axis that is different from the longitudinal axis; and a grasping mechanism having a first grip plate at a first end thereof and a second grip plate at a second end thereof, and at least one shaft extending through the hole. The percussion instrument may further include a compliance mechanism disposed between the first and second grip plates, enabling the first and second grip plates to move closer together in response to a compressive force applied. One or more recesses or bores may be used for a more compact design, and the at least one hole may be on an angle to accommodate different drumming styles. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130298749 | Drumstick Grip - According to one aspect, a grip for drumsticks is provided. The grip comprise a substantially cylindrical sleeve that slips onto a drumstick comprising a tip end and a handle end. The sleeve comprises a first opening and a second opening on opposite ends of the sleeve and is capable of slipping onto either the tip end or the handle end of the drumstick via either the first opening or the second opening of the sleeve. In an embodiment, the sleeve comprises a flexible material such as polyurethane foam material or a nitrile rubber material. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140069259 | DRUMSTICK WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STRUCTURE - A drumstick weight adjustment structure includes a plastic stick holder and at least one weight block. The plastic stick holder has at least one hole. The weight block can be inserted into the hole and tightly held therein, and also can be removed therefrom. Users can adjust the number of the weight block held in the hole according to requirements to change the weight of the plastic stick holder, thereby change the force of the plastic stick holder striking a drum to generate desired timbre to meet use requirements. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140123832 | Tip-Weighted Drumstick with Resilient, Cushioned Handle - A tip-weighted drumstick with a cushioned sleeve that absorbs shock and protects a drummer's hands and other joints while playing. The cushioned sleeve covers a reduced-diameter portion of the drumstick and can be customized with various surface textures, shapes, and other features. The reduced-diameter portion may result in the center of gravity of the drumstick shifting towards the striking end of the drumstick to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the drumstick. | 05-08-2014 |
| 20140305283 | DRUM STICK - There is a drum stick including a shaft having a long axis. The drum stick includes an elongated magnet extending along the shaft and having a polar orientation not parallel to the long axis. The shaft includes an axial cavity and the elongated magnet is disposed therein. The drum stick includes a tip cap coupled to the shaft to serve as a drum stick tip. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140311320 | Drumstick - A drumstick that is produced from a pair of bonded wooden halves that form an elongated, structure having a circular bore therethrough. Into the circular bore is inserted a core tube that increases the rigidity of the drumstick, a multiplicity of glass micro-spheres that function to reduce drumstick vibrations that can affect a drummer, and a resilient sleeve that is inserted over the front end and partial rear end of the drumstick. The resilient sleeve increases the useful life of both the drumstick and the instrument struck by the drumstick. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150135933 | Rebound Multi-Rod Drumstick - A stick type drum stick is disclosed which includes a plurality of elongated reasonably straight wooden rods formed around a central dowel. The central dowel is comprised of a larger diameter sized wooden rod, the central dowel has two perpendicular slots cut into the horizontal plain starting at the end nearest to the playing or striking end. The plurality of rods having the same length as the central dowel are placed around the central dowel's outside diameter. A retaining sleeve is securely fitted over the gripping end creating a handle area. At the opposite end an additional retaining sleeve shorter in length is secured slightly back from the playing or striking end allowing some flexibility for the outer rods. The primary purpose of the slotted central dowel is to increase the rebound of the drum stick design. The result of combining these materials in this format produces the Rebound Multi-Rod Drumstick. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150356957 | DRUMSTICK CONTROLLER - A percussion device includes a drumstick assembly and a sleeve. The drumstick assembly includes a drumstick having a base and a tip end, and a drumstick tip secured to the tip end of the drumstick, the drumstick tip including a sensor. The sleeve is disposed about at least a portion of the drumstick including the base thereof, and includes at least one control button, a communication element, and a processor in communication with the at least one control button, the drumstick tip and the communication element. The processor is configured to receive a signal from the drumstick tip and to generate output to the communication element. The output so generated includes a signal that specifies a sound file selected by operation of the at least one control button. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150379972 | Mechanical Four-Mallet Revolution - This product is a new invention designed to make four-mallet percussion both easier and more ergonomically safe. It incorporates various drawings of the invention and its revisions as well techniques and methods for use by percussionists. The mallet device includes various models of the design—all basically including the shaft for holding, holders to place mallets in, and an apparatus for widening and decreasing intervals between the mallets. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160012805 | Cover For Striking Device for Percussion Instrument | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160196808 | Drumstick | 07-07-2016 |
