Patents by Inventor Alfonso S. Arteaga

Alfonso S. Arteaga 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).

  • Sound muffling device for cymbal practice
    Patent number: 5922980
    Abstract: A cymbal (10) sound muffling device (18) for use during practice includes a flexible circular disc (20) of elastic sheet rubber or plastic with an edge margin (24) that extends back onto the disc lower surface (25). In assembly, the edge margin (24) is stretched over the cymbal edges such that disc covers the cymbal upper surface and the edge margin (24) contacts the cymbal lower surface. Practice striking of the so-enclosed cymbal with a drumstick (26) provides an authentic playing feel to the practicing musician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Inventor: Alfonso S. Arteaga