Abstract: Disclosed are smoker apparatuses that are selectively insertable into and removable from a burner grill. The removable smoker apparatuses can comprise a body including an outer wall defining an internal cavity. The body can comprise a plurality of slits disposed within the outer wall. The removable smoker apparatuses can further comprise a door attached to a first end of the body via a hinge member, the door configured to transition the smoker apparatus from an open configuration to a closed configuration. The removable smoker apparatus can also comprise a hook attached to a second end of the body, the hook configured to removably couple with a receiving portion of the burner grill.

Abstract: A cosmetic skin covering for a musical instrument carrier is disclosed. The cosmetic covering provides the advantages of allowing carriers to be fabricated in only one color, and prior to shipment applying the cosmetic skin to the external surface to provide customization for each consumer. Some bands may have carriers of different colors, and the skins can be applied all carries used by the band to provide a uniform appearance of the band members. The cosmetic skins are removable and or repositionable on the carrier to allow for changes, alteration, upgrade or variation of the carrier with minimal cost. The skin may be printed with a single color, multi-color pattern, school logo insignia or other indicia.

Abstract: An electro-acoustically amplified drum mixer or sound level adjuster for amplifying a hollow drum shell having at least one open end, a drumhead spaced from the open end of the said drum shell and supported thereon. One or more microphones are supported on, and positioned within said drum shell and adapted for connection to an external amplifier and speaker. A second or additional microphones may be included with the internal mounting or may be adapted for mounting outside the drum housing.

Abstract: Percussion instrument carriers where the shoulder straps include an expandable cushioning feature. The feature allows the shoulder straps to be adjusted for the comfort of the user. Each shoulder strap may have one or more expandable cushions that will allow the top of the shoulder strap to be expanded. Multiple expandable cushioning features can be linked to allow more than one feature to fill at the same time. Expandable cushion can allow the carrier to be adjusted foreword and aft of the user to allow positioning of the carrier on the user as well as adjusted for users of different widths. An additional expandable cushion can be located on the back member.

Abstract: A carrier with attachment apparatus that allows mounting of large drums where the playing surface of the drum is vertically oriented. The mounting consists of three or more connection points where one or more of the connection points is adjustable for vertical and or horizontal locating on the drum, and the remaining connection points stabilize the drum on the carrier. The apparatus further includes fasteners for at least one of the connection points that allow rigid locking of the drum to the carrier. The rigid locking can be easily secured and released without tools. The rigid locking fastener consists of a threaded J or eyebolt and a locking nut that captures and clamps the J or eyebolt.