Patents by Inventor Thomas W. Shelley

Thomas W. Shelley 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).

  • Tonal cymbal
    Patent number: 6310277
    Abstract: A cymbal made of a sound producing a plate which includes a plurality of linear ribs to enhance the strength of the cymbal and to provide a unique sounding cymbal. The ribs are positioned on the top and/or bottom surface of the cymbal. The ribs extend substantially from the center of the cymbal and/or from a point spaced from the center of the cymbal. The ribs extend substantially to the edge of the cymbal and/or extend to a point which is spaced from the edge of the cymbal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2001
    Assignee: Universal Percussion, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Shelley
  • Drum head having auxiliary sound producing devices
    Patent number: 6172289
    Abstract: A drum head for a drum made of a natural and/or synthetic material or composite material which is designed to be attached to a drum head rim. The drum head includes a one or more sound producing devices that produces one or more distinct sounds. The sound producing device can be a mechanical device and/or electrical devices. The sound producing device can be connected to the top, bottom and/or side of the drum head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Universal Percussion, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Shelley
  • Tonal cymbal
    Patent number: 6034313
    Abstract: A cymbal made of a sound producing a plate which includes a plurality of linear tonal grooves. The tonal grooves are positioned on the top and/or bottom surface of the cymbal. The tonal grooves extend substantially from the center of the cymbal and/or from a point spaced from the center of the cymbal. The tonal grooves extend substantially to the edge of the cymbal and/or extend to a point which is spaced from the edge of the cymbal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Universal Percussion, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas W. Shelley
  • Synthetic drumhead
    Patent number: D483056
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: Universal Percussion, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Shelley, Terry Bozzio