Patents by Inventor Ivor David Arbiter

Ivor David Arbiter 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).

  • Drum shell
    Patent number: 6265650
    Abstract: A drum comprising a drum shell (11) formed with a circumferential channel (17) in its external surface; a shell hoop (15) located in the channel (17); and at least one fixing member (16), in which the shell hoop (15) has a radially outwardly inclined portion (26) arranged to engage a clamp ring (31), and the fixing member (16) includes means for attaching drum fittings, the fixing means (16) being fixed relative to the shell hoop (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Inventor: Ivor David Arbiter
  • Hoop and counter-hoop tuning device for a drum
    Patent number: 6043419
    Abstract: A drum includes a drum shell, a drum head, a counter-hoop and a shell hoop. A drum skin extends over the open end of the drum shell and has a circumferential bead. The counter-hoop has a downwardly and outwardly extending flange which bears on the bead. The shell hoop has a rim which extends upwardly and outwardly. An adjustable clamp ring engages the flange of the counter-hoop and the rim of the shell hoop through correspondingly inclined portions. The clamp ring has a breach and a tightening mechanism so that when the clamp ring is tightened, the counter-hoop is forced downwards, thereby tightening the skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2000
    Inventor: Ivor David Arbiter