Abstract: A locknut which uses a U-shaped spring member that is mounted in a nut body that applies frictional pressure onto a threaded member that engages with said nut body.

Abstract: Musical cymbals are mounted on a tripod stand using a threaded rod which is several inches in length. A conventional nut is then threaded on the rod which has to be turned a multiple number of times until the nut abuts the cymbal thereby securing the cymbal on the rod. Using the slip nut assembly of this invention eliminates this time consuming installation procedure of the nut and similarly eliminates the time consuming uninstalling of the nut when the musician is to move to a different playing location.

Abstract: A locknut for a threaded bolt which uses a pair of cooperating movable members that apply a three hundred and sixty degree engaging force on the threaded bolt locking the locknut to the threaded bolt. The pair of cooperating members are mounted within the body of the locknut. The locknut is the same physical size as a conventional nut that doesn't include any locking mechanism. The locknut can be loosened and reused multiple times.

Abstract: A locknut which uses a pivotable segment mounted within the locknut body to slightly deflect producing an increased friction (locking force) between the locknut body and bolt which is threaded into the locknut body. This locking force is preset at the construction of the locknut to assume a lower amount of force or a higher amount of force according to the desires of the customer purchasing the locknut. The amount of force could be adjustable by using a set screw.

Abstract: A cymbal storage and transport container which permits cymbals to be stored so they do not contact one another. The cymbals are stored with their centrally located mounting hardware attached which is used to mount each cymbal on a mounting stand. Each mounting hardware is located in the container to not be in contact with any other mounting hardware or cymbal.

Abstract: A single unit that is used to support a cymbal on a stanchion and also secure the unit to the stanchion. The cymbal is supported between a pair of soft discs with a nut provided that can be tightened or loosened for the drummer to select how tight the cymbal is secured or how not so tight thereby varying the sound emitted from the cymbal when struck by a drumstick. The unit also has a slotted collet through which the mounting rod of the stanchion is conducted. The exterior surface of the collet is tapered which fits in a tapered cavity in a body. A nut is mounted by threads on the body and when turned on the body will cause the collet to press further into the tapered cavity which will cause the collet to tightly engage with the mounting rod.

Abstract: A cymbal mounting assembly that has a housing with a through hole. A mounting rod of a cymbal stand is to be conducted through the through hole with therebeing a loose fit between the mounting rod and the housing. A cymbal is loosely mounted on the housing so it can freely pivot or rock. The assembly includes a tightening nut with a friction feature included to adjust the amount of clamping force being applied to the cymbal. This friction feature prevents unauthorized adjusting of the rocking or pivoting motion (action) of the cymbal and this preselected amount of action by the drummer is maintained even when the cymbal is placed in storage when the drummer moves to another playing location and is only changed when the drummer decides to do so. The assembly may also include a centering clip within the through that prevents the housing from contacting the mounting rod in the area of the upper portion of the assembly.

Abstract: A cymbal mounting assembly that has housing with a constant diameter through hole. A mounting rod of a music stand is to be conducted through the through hole with therebeing a loose fit between the mounting rod and the housing. A cymbal is loosely mounted on the housing so it can freely pivot or rock. The assembly includes a tightening nut with a friction feature included to adjust the amount of clamping force being applied to the cymbal. This friction feature prevents unauthorized adjusting of the rocking or pivoting motion (action) of the cymbal and this preselected amount of action by the drummer is maintained between playing locations and is only changed when the drummer decides to do so.

Abstract: A percussion musical instrument which utilizes a cymbal plate mounted on a shaft (or rod) in a spaced relationship from a cymbal also mounted on the shaft forming an annular gap. A tip of a drumstick is to be inserted within the annular gap and then moved to strike the cymbal plate and cymbal in a single stroke producing a pair of sounds of selected pitches which is to be quickly repeated producing a musical beat.