Patents Assigned to Universal Percussion, Inc.
  • Tonal cymbal
    Patent number: 6310277
    Abstract: A cymbal made of a sound producing a plate which includes a plurality of linear ribs to enhance the strength of the cymbal and to provide a unique sounding cymbal. The ribs are positioned on the top and/or bottom surface of the cymbal. The ribs extend substantially from the center of the cymbal and/or from a point spaced from the center of the cymbal. The ribs extend substantially to the edge of the cymbal and/or extend to a point which is spaced from the edge of the cymbal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Universal Percussion, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Shelley
  • Drum head having auxiliary sound producing devices
    Patent number: 6172289
    Abstract: A drum head for a drum made of a natural and/or synthetic material or composite material which is designed to be attached to a drum head rim. The drum head includes a one or more sound producing devices that produces one or more distinct sounds. The sound producing device can be a mechanical device and/or electrical devices. The sound producing device can be connected to the top, bottom and/or side of the drum head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Universal Percussion, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Shelley
  • Tonal cymbal
    Patent number: 6034313
    Abstract: A cymbal made of a sound producing a plate which includes a plurality of linear tonal grooves. The tonal grooves are positioned on the top and/or bottom surface of the cymbal. The tonal grooves extend substantially from the center of the cymbal and/or from a point spaced from the center of the cymbal. The tonal grooves extend substantially to the edge of the cymbal and/or extend to a point which is spaced from the edge of the cymbal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Universal Percussion, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Shelley
  • Synthetic drumhead
    Patent number: D483056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Universal Percussion, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Shelley, Terry Bozzio