Patents by Inventor Larry Spivack

Larry Spivack 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).

  • Cymbal crash apparatus
    Patent number: 7329810
    Abstract: A percussion instrument includes a stand, an operating rod defining a first axis, a foot pedal operably associated with the operating rod for permitting movement of the operating rod along the first axis, and a pair of movable arms coupled to the stand. A first rigid vibrator is disposed on one of the arms and a second rigid vibrator is disposed on the other of the arms. A clutch is coupled to the arms for governing movement thereof, wherein the arms are rotatable toward each other and toward the first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Inventors: Larry Spivack, Noah David Hwang, Glen Ayers
  • Cymbal crash apparatus
    Publication number: 20060086233
    Abstract: A percussion instrument includes a stand, an operating rod defining a first axis, a foot pedal operably associated with the operating rod for permitting movement of the operating rod along the first axis, and a pair of movable arms coupled to the stand. A first rigid vibrator is disposed on one of the arms and a second rigid vibrator is disposed on the other of the arms. A clutch is coupled to the arms for governing movement thereof, wherein the arms are rotatable toward each other and toward the first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 27, 2006
    Inventors: Larry Spivack, Noah David Hwang, Glen Ayers