Patents Assigned to Paiste AG
  • Patent number: 6828496
    Abstract: Cymbals for percussion instruments generally comprise an umbrella-like annular area (3), which is at least approximately circular, and comprise a central convex dome (5). According to the invention, at least portions of the cymbal surface have non-contiguous and/or irregular structural elements (9), which extend, for example, in a circumferential direction. The structural elements are preferably little notches that are produced by means of a rotating milling tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Paiste AG
    Inventor: Robert Paiste
  • Patent number: 4809581
    Abstract: A cymbal made of bronze which contains primarily copper and tin. Tin is present in the range of 13 to 18 percent by weight. This cymbal permits an advance into a totally new sound dimension or sound effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1989
    Assignee: Paiste AG
    Inventors: Robert Paiste, Sr., Lothar Bangert