Patents Examined by Shih-Yun Hsieh
  • Bass drum pillow muffle
    Patent number: 6043420
    Abstract: A pillow muffle is a permanent and integral part of a bass drum and includes a handle provided exteriorly of the bass drum which may be easily activated by the drummer to move the pillow muffle which is disposed interiorly of the bass drum into and out of engagement with one of the drum heads to achieve desired muffling or non-muffling effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Richard N. Arnold