Patents by Inventor John V. Roderick
John V. Roderick 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).
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Publication number: 20190035369Abstract: A reduced volume snare drum has a top face and a bottom face; and a snare assembly is releasably secured to the bottom face. The reduced volume snare drum includes a drum shell, a top drumhead hoop for mounting the top drumhead to the drum shell, and at least one snare mount for mounting the snare assembly to one of the drum shell or the top drumhead hoop and in contact with the bottom face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventor: John V. Roderick
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Publication number: 20180137843Abstract: A reduced volume snare drum has a top face and a bottom face; and a snare assembly is releasably secured to the bottom face. The reduced volume snare drum includes a drum shell, a top drumhead hoop for mounting the top drumhead to the drum shell, and at least one snare mount for mounting the snare assembly to one of the drum shell or the top drumhead hoop and in contact with the bottom face.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventor: John V. Roderick
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Patent number: 9754573Abstract: According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a metal plate, a transducer coupled to the metal plate and configured to detect an acoustic signal generated by a strike of the metal plate, and processing circuitry, electrically connected to the transducer, configured to determine a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal. According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising the steps of detecting an acoustic signal generated by a strike of a metal plate, and determining a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: Julia D. Truchsess, John V. Roderick
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Publication number: 20160163300Abstract: According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a metal plate, a transducer coupled to the metal plate and configured to detect an acoustic signal generated by a strike of the metal plate, and processing circuitry, electrically connected to the transducer, configured to determine a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal. According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising the steps of detecting an acoustic signal generated by a strike of a metal plate, and determining a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicant: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: Julia D. Truchsess, John V. Roderick
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Patent number: 9263012Abstract: According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and a coating of a resilient material in contact with the metal plate that covers at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate, and a dampening element attached to at least a portion of the circumference of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a method of producing a cymbal is provided, comprising forming a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and forming a resilient material over at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate and in contact with the metal plate.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: Julia D. Truchsess, Paul Francis, John V. Roderick
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Patent number: 9245510Abstract: According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a metal plate, a transducer coupled to the metal plate and configured to detect an acoustic signal generated by a strike of the metal plate, and processing circuitry, electrically connected to the transducer, configured to determine a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal. According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising the steps of detecting an acoustic signal generated by a strike of a metal plate, and determining a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: Julia D. Truchsess, John V. Roderick
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Publication number: 20150269921Abstract: According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and a coating of a resilient material in contact with the metal plate that covers at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate, and a dampening element attached to at least a portion of the circumference of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a method of producing a cymbal is provided, comprising forming a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and forming a resilient material over at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate and in contact with the metal plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: September 24, 2015Applicant: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: Julia D. Truchsess, Paul Francis, John V. Roderick
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Publication number: 20150262567Abstract: According to some aspects, a cymbal system is provided comprising a metal plate, a transducer coupled to the metal plate and configured to detect an acoustic signal generated by a strike of the metal plate, and processing circuitry, electrically connected to the transducer, configured to determine a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal. According to some aspects, a method is provided comprising the steps of detecting an acoustic signal generated by a strike of a metal plate, and determining a cymbal articulation for the strike of the metal plate based on the detected acoustic signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: Julia D. Truchsess, John V. Roderick
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Patent number: 8657129Abstract: A foldable rack includes at least two segments rotatably coupled to one another such that the foldable rack can achieve a folded configuration and an operational configuration, the folded configuration being more compact than the operational position. The rack can be configured to support musical instruments such as cymbals, drums and the like and provide for adjustability of their positions while maintaining a clear and uncluttered appearance by concealing any electrical cabling involved.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: Jonathan A. Marks, David A. McDonald, John V. Roderick
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Patent number: 8497418Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic cymbal system includes a first pickup configured to generate an electrical signal representative of vibrations in a first cymbal, and a controller configured to receive the first electrical signal and to process the first electrical signal to generate an output. The controller includes a digital signal processor (DSP) configured to subject a version of the first electrical signal to a digital signal processing technique. The digital signal processing technique includes one or more of dynamic range compression, expansion, frequency equalization, harmonic excitation, comb filtering, and pitch shifting. The cymbals may be any of variety of known cymbals, such as hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals, and may be of the perforated type configured to reduce noise for indoor use. Lighting control may be provided to illuminate the cymbal for functional or aesthetic purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: John V. Roderick, Julia Truchsess, Christopher Ryan, David McDonald, Jonathan A. Marks
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Publication number: 20120186419Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic cymbal system includes a first pickup configured to generate an electrical signal representative of vibrations in a first cymbal, and a controller configured to receive the first electrical signal and to process the first electrical signal to generate an output. The controller includes a digital signal processor (DSP) configured to subject a version of the first electrical signal to a digital signal processing technique. The digital signal processing technique includes one or more of dynamic range compression, expansion, frequency equalization, harmonic excitation, comb filtering, and pitch shifting. The cymbals may be any of variety of known cymbals, such as hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals, and may be of the perforated type configured to reduce noise for indoor use. Lighting control may be provided to illuminate the cymbal for functional or aesthetic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: John V. Roderick, Julia Truchsess, Christopher Ryan, David McDonald, Jonathan A. Marks
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Publication number: 20120144980Abstract: In one embodiment, an electronic cymbal system includes a first pickup configured to generate an electrical signal representative of vibrations in a first cymbal, and a controller configured to receive the first electrical signal and to process the first electrical signal to generate an output. The controller includes a digital signal processor (DSP) configured to subject a version of the first electrical signal to a digital signal processing technique. The digital signal processing technique includes one or more of dynamic range compression, expansion, frequency equalization, harmonic excitation, comb filtering, and pitch shifting. The cymbals may be any of variety of known cymbals, such as hi-hat, crash and ride cymbals, and may be of the perforated type configured to reduce noise for indoor use. Lighting control may be provided to illuminate the cymbal for functional or aesthetic purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: Avedis Zildjian Co.Inventors: John V. Roderick, Julia Truchsess, Christopher Ryan, David McDonald, Jonathan A. Marks
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Publication number: 20120138558Abstract: A foldable rack includes at least two segments rotatably coupled to one another such that the foldable rack can achieve a folded configuration and an operational configuration, the folded configuration being more compact than the operational position. The rack can be configured to support musical instruments such as cymbals, drums and the like and provide for adjustability of their positions while maintaining a clear and uncluttered appearance by concealing any electrical cabling involved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: AVEDIS ZILDJIAN CO.Inventors: Jonathan A. Marks, David A. McDonald, John V. Roderick