Bass drum beater

Description

FIG. 1 is a rear, top and left side perspective view of a bass drum beater showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a right side elevational view thereof; and

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

Referenced Cited
U.S. Patent Documents
582537 May 1897 Merrill
2586163 February 1952 Heiderich et al.
3411395 November 1968 Hanes
4346638 August 31, 1982 Hoshino
Other references
  • The Music Trades, 3-64, p. 84, "Thumper" Bass Drum Beaters, middle Beater.
Patent History
Patent number: D279576
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 25, 1983
Date of Patent: Jul 9, 1985
Inventor: Timothy A. Norris (Salem, OR)
Primary Examiner: Jane E. Corrigan
Attorney: Charles N. Hilke
Application Number: 6/469,988
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Percussion Instrument (D17/22)