Muting and muffling of drums
US4567807A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 1982 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D13/14
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mute for drums to reduce unwanted acoustical overtones and ringing. The mute includes a strip of leather, preferably suede, placed adjacent to the drum rim and lying loosely on the drumhead. Attaching flanges extend from the mute and are releasably attached to the drum rim, preferably by hook and teazle material. One such mute, or a plurality, may be used on a single drumhead as desired.
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