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Cymbal striking surface

US9263012B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims

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Assignee

Avedis Zildjian Co. · US

Inventors

Julia D. Truchsess · Sandy Hook, US
Paul J. Francis · Beaverton, US
John V. Roderick · Marshfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 18, 2014
Grant date	Feb 16, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG10H2230/321
WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and a coating of a resilient material in contact with the metal plate that covers at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate, and a dampening element attached to at least a portion of the circumference of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a method of producing a cymbal is provided, comprising forming a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and forming a resilient material over at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate and in contact with the metal plate.

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