Patents by Inventor Thomas Tobia, Jr.

Thomas Tobia, 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).

  • Drum head for triggering electronic drums
    Patent number: 5583307
    Abstract: A drum head (27) that is used for triggering electronic drums and that fits on a drum the same as an acoustic drum head fits and held on with a drum rim (33). A rubber pad (23) is adhered to a drum head (27) with a circular vibration board (12) adhered underneath leaving the drum head (27) in between. A transducer (14) adhered to the circular vibration board (12) senses the vibration when the pad is struck and transmits an electronic signal to a sound source by way of a cord (29). The cord (29) is plugged into a 1/4" jack (16) mounted on to an angled recessed 1/4" jack plate (25) which keeps the cord low and away from the playing surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: Thomas Tobia, Jr.
  • Drum head for triggering electronic drums
    Patent number: D405460
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1996
    Date of Patent: February 9, 1999
    Inventor: Thomas Tobia, Jr.