Spherical drum shell

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Description

The invention relates to an ornamental design for a spherical drum shell for use alone or in a drum set.

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

FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 3 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view of a second embodiment of a spherical drum shell.

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 7 is a front elevational view of a third embodiment of a spherical drum shell.

FIG. 8 is a rear elevational view thereof.

FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof.

FIG. 10 is a front elevational view of a fourth embodiment of a spherical drum shell.

FIG. 11 is a top plan view of a fifth embodiment of a spherical drum shell; and,

FIG. 12 is a front elevational view of a sixth embodiment of a spherical drum shell.

The broken lines shown in FIGS. 1–12 are included for the purpose of illustrating environmental structure and form no part of the claim.

Claims

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

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Patent History
Patent number: D575327
Type: Grant
Filed: Aug 8, 2007
Date of Patent: Aug 19, 2008
Inventor: Robert S. Lerner (North Bay Village, FL)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Rashida Johnson
Attorney: Fox Rothschild LLP
Application Number: 29/289,955
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Percussion Instrument (D17/22)