Patents by Inventor Alan Vater

Alan Vater has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Multi-dowel drumstrick with protective sheath
    Patent number: 5728958
    Abstract: A multi-dowel drumstick includes a bundle of dowels attached together at one end. Strips are disposed around the bundle of dowels to protect the dowels during playing. A handle is provided around the fixed end of the bundle and the strips. The dowels could be made either from wood or plastic while the strips can be made from polymer plastic. Instead of a plurality of strips being provided around the dowels, a sheath which includes the strips can be used. The sheath can be made from a single piece of material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1998
    Assignee: Vater Percussion, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan Vater