Patents by Inventor Arthur E. Dixson, Jr.

Arthur E. Dixson, Jr. 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).

  • Patent number: 7723592
    Abstract: A drum spur extension apparatus having an elongate member having a predetermined length, a longitudinally extending axis and a longitudinally extending inner bore that is sized for receiving a drum spur. The elongate member has a closed end and an opposite open end defining an opening in communication with the longitudinally extending bore. Other embodiments of the spur extension apparatus of the present invention are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Inventor: Arthur E. Dixson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100107854
    Abstract: A drum spur extension apparatus having an elongate member having a predetermined length, a longitudinally extending axis and a longitudinally extending inner bore that is sized for receiving a drum spur. The elongate member has a closed end and an opposite open end defining an opening in communication with the longitudinally extending bore. Other embodiments of the spur extension apparatus of the present invention are disclosed herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Inventor: ARTHUR E. DIXSON, JR.
  • Patent number: 7576275
    Abstract: A drum lift is configured so as to support a drum and position the drum such that the desired portion of the drumhead is at a desired height and allow a drum pedal assembly to be removably attached to a desired portion of the drum lift so that (1) the hammer or beater strikes the drum at a desired location of the drumhead, and/or (2) the hammer travels a desired rotational distance in order to strike the drumhead. The drum lift comprises a body portion having a base portion, a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of sides, a bottom side for placement on a surface, and a top side. The top side has a concave surface for receiving an outer, curved portion of a drum. Each side of the body portion has a generally vertical portion and an angulated portion that is contiguous with the generally vertical portion and the top side. The drum lift has a generally horizontal plate portion attached to the front wall of the body portion for removably attaching thereto a drum pedal assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventor: Arthur E. Dixson, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20080289476
    Abstract: A drum lift is configured so as to support a drum and position the drum such that the desired portion of the drumhead is at a desired height and allow a drum pedal assembly to be removably attached to a desired portion of the drum lift so that (1) the hammer or beater strikes the drum at a desired location of the drumhead, and/or (2) the hammer travels a desired rotational distance in order to strike the drumhead. The drum lift comprises a body portion having a base portion, a front wall, a rear wall, a pair of sides, a bottom side for placement on a surface, and a top side. The top side has a concave surface for receiving an outer, curved portion of a drum. Each side of the body portion has a generally vertical portion and an angulated portion that is contiguous with the generally vertical portion and the top side. The drum lift has a generally horizontal plate portion attached to the front wall of the body portion for removably attaching thereto a drum pedal assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Arthur E. Dixson, JR.
  • Patent number: D602981
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Arthur E. Dixson, Jr.