Spherical drum shells

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of spherical drum shells showing my new design.

FIG. 2 is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a second embodiment of the spherical drum shells.

FIG. 5 is a rear view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a front view of a third embodiment of the spherical drum shells.

FIG. 8 is a rear view thereof; and,

FIG. 9 is a top view thereof.

The broken lines showing the foot-pedal-operated baton, securing rim, drumhead, and support stand are included for the purposes of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for spherical drum shells, as shown and described.

Referenced Cited
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1054009 February 1913 Ludwig
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1356193 October 1920 Danly
2729133 January 1956 Ludwig
3163076 December 1964 White
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4185808 January 29, 1980 Donohoe et al.
4741242 May 3, 1988 Aronstein
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Other references
  • Concrete Network.com. http://www.concretenetwork.com/buddy—rhodes/. Feb. 2006. Sphere Planter, Item A: center of page.
  • Capri Lighting. http://www.caprilighting.com/Capri/SWprdgrp.cfm. Date Viewed: Nov. 2006. Opal Glass Ceiling Drum & Glass Ceiling Sphere, Item B: center of page.
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Patent History
Patent number: D562879
Type: Grant
Filed: Dec 2, 2005
Date of Patent: Feb 26, 2008
Inventor: Robert S. Lerner (N. Bay Village, FL)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: R. Johnson
Attorney: Fox Rothschild LLP
Application Number: 29/244,051
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Percussion Instrument (D17/22)