Patents by Inventor Francis J. J. Elliott, Jr.

Francis J. J. Elliott, 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).

  • Quick disconnect retainer for a detachable drumstick head
    Patent number: 4640176
    Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect retainer structure for detachable drumstick heads is provided. A conventional-type drumstick may be used, or a modified one used if preferred. The modified one is provided with a circumferentially extending flange a short distance from the tip end of the drumstick. In either situation, the tip end of the drumstick is provided with a central aperture and female threads therewith.The retainer structure per se comprises a cylindrical body having a central projection from one end thereof which is suitably threaded for engagement with the female threads of the drumstick. The other side of the body member is provided with a plurality of spring fingers. Each spring finger has an outwardly tapered surface for engagement by a suitable tool with camming action thereby for the purpose of pressing the fingers radially inwardly when desired. Close to the base of each spring finger a circumferential recess is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Inventor: Francis J. J. Elliott, Jr.
  • Drumsticks or mallets with para-hemispheroidal heads and their assembly
    Patent number: 4640177
    Abstract: In order to produce different tones and sounds from percussion instruments such as drums and the like, various configurations of heads of drumsticks or mallets are needed. Various shapes and sizes of heads are shown and described, varying from mushroom-shaped, thick crescent-shaped, thin crescent-shaped, paraboloid-shaped, hyperboloid-shaped, witchoid-shaped, cissoid-shaped, hemispheroid-shaped and conoid-shaped. Concave- and convex-outward configurations of these shapes are also depicted. Depending upon the mounting and shape of the heads, various desired sounds can be produced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Inventor: Francis J. J. Elliott, Jr.
  • Drum and cymbals pedals assembly
    Patent number: 4520710
    Abstract: Two pedal assemblies, for drum and cymbals, mounted together or usable separately.Both pedals use tension cable in a triangular drive coupling, have an invertible treadle, symmetrical frame and drive parts, non-slip base, portable modular construction, treadle detent, heel stop and footrest, and provide for adjustment of treadle angle and escapement means, and also provide inherent escapement by suspension.The drum pedal assembly facilitates supplementary escapements, provides a drum stand and adjustment means for mechanical advantage, effective beater length and angle, and uses static axle and single beater cantalever bearing portion with centering and lubrication spacers, and perforated strap beater clamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1980
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Inventor: Francis J. J. Elliott, Jr.