公开(公告)号：US5691492A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-25

申请号：US588244

申请日：1996-01-18

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G10D13/00 ,  G10D13/02 ,  G10G5/00

CPC分类号： G10D13/00 ,  G10G5/005

摘要： Novel hardware is disclosed for supporting drums. The hardware is of a hinged construction and has one part of the hinge connectable to an external support, e.g., J-rods on a fixed support or a marching drum carrier, and another part of the hinge connectable to the shell of a drum or to the tension rods on a drum or to other hardware on the drum. The drum hardware and drum secured thereon is preferably supported on a vest type carrier or a T-bar carrier having a plurality of separate parts removable from each other and formed of a rigid light metal such as magnesium. aluminum or titanium. Special padding is provided on the shoulder straps, belly plate portion and other parts where cushioning is needed. One embodiment is universally adjustable. Some of the vests or T-bar carriers have cymbal supporting hardware adjustable carried on a fluted, vertically oriented tube. Special hardware is shown for supporting cymbals.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于支持鼓的新型硬件。 硬件是铰链结构，并且铰链的一部分可连接到外部支撑件，例如固定支撑件上的J形杆或行进式鼓架，铰链的另一部分可连接到鼓的外壳或 鼓上的张力杆或滚筒上的其他硬件。 固定在其上的滚筒硬件和滚筒优选地支撑在背心式载体或T形托架上，T型托架具有多个彼此可拆卸的分离部件，并由诸如镁的刚性轻金属形成。 铝或钛。 在肩带，腹板部分和其他需要缓冲的部位设置特殊的衬垫。 一个实施例是普遍可调的。 一些背心或T型托架具有脐带支撑硬件可调节，带有一个带凹槽的垂直取向的管。 显示支持钹的特殊硬件。

公开(公告)号：US5309810A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-10

申请号：US997953

申请日：1992-12-29

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G10D13/02

CPC分类号： G10D13/026

摘要： A mounting and resonance adjusting bracket is disclosed for use with drums of the type comprising a hollow drum shell, a plurality of lugs, a drum head fitted over at least one end of the shell, and a counterhoop fitted over the drum head and adjustably secured to the lugs. The bracket comprises a steel band to be secured in a position substantially surrounding a drum shell and having a split portion with bent ends movable between an opened position and a closed position and operated by a threaded screw member. The steel band has a soft elastomeric covering along its upper edge and notches along its lower edge sized and spaced to fit over the drum lugs. A substantially U-shaped plate member is adjustably secured on the steel band having elongated slots on opposite ends thereof and threaded members in the slots securing the plate member to the band. A rod shaped bumper member is secured on the plate member for engaging the drum shell. An adjustable mounting block is secured on the plate member for attachment to a drum stand. The band may be installed around the drum shell loosely with the drum head ring resting thereon or may be tightened against the drum shell to modify the resonance of the drum. The band may also be installed around the drum shell outside the tension rods with the counterhoop resting on the band. If the bracket is used with a drum having split lugs, the counterhoop of drum may rest on the band, or the band may be tightened around the lugs, or the band may be positioned loosely below the lugs or tightened against the drum shell to modify resonance of the drum.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种安装和谐振调节支架，用于包括中空鼓壳，多个凸耳，安装在壳体的至少一端上的鼓头的类型的鼓和安装在鼓头上方的可调节安装 到耳边。 支架包括钢带，其被固定在基本上围绕鼓壳的位置，并且具有分开部分，弯曲部分在打开位置和关闭位置之间可移动，并由螺纹螺钉部件操作。 钢带沿其上边缘具有柔软的弹性体覆盖物，并且沿着其下边缘的凹槽的尺寸和间隔开以配合在鼓凸起上。 基本上U形的板构件可调节地固定在钢带上，在钢带上具有在其相对端部上的细长槽，并且在将板构件固定到带上的狭槽中的螺纹构件。 杆状保险杠构件固定在板构件上用于接合鼓壳。 可调整的安装块固定在板构件上以便连接到鼓架上。 带可以安装在鼓壳周围，其中鼓头环被放置在其上，或者可以紧靠鼓壳紧固以改变鼓的共振。 乐队也可以安装在紧张杆外部的鼓外壳周围，而对角座位于乐队上。 如果支架与具有开口凸耳的滚筒一起使用，则滚筒的相应位置可以搁置在带上，或者带可以围绕凸耳紧固，或者带可以松散地定位在凸耳下方或者紧固在鼓壳上以修改 鼓的共振。

公开(公告)号：US20180144727A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-24

申请号：US15874394

申请日：2018-01-18

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G10G5/00 ,  F16M11/18 ,  A47B19/00 ,  F16M11/20 ,  F16M11/24 ,  F16M11/28 ,  F16M11/32 ,  F16M11/34 ,  H04R1/02

CPC分类号： G10G5/005 ,  A47B19/002 ,  F16M11/18 ,  F16M11/2021 ,  F16M11/245 ,  F16M11/28 ,  F16M11/32 ,  F16M11/34 ,  G10G5/00 ,  H04R1/02

摘要： Improvements in a tilting, lifting stand are presented. The tilt, lift stand is for a musical instrument stand or to elevate/tilt a speaker and or amplifier and rigidly supports a sousaphone brass type instruments, speaker or amplifier in an in a stored and in a playable or elevated position. The stand supports all or the majority of the weight of the instrument or speaker or amplifier in a static position to relieve the weight of the musical instrument or speaker or amplifier. The stand has legs that are extendable to rest on multiple levels as might be found in a stadium. The stand further has a securing mechanism that gently grasps a tubular section to hold the musical instrument. The speaker stand can be easily collapsed for transportation and storage.

公开(公告)号：US20180114513A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15853139

申请日：2017-12-22

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G10G5/00 ,  G10D13/02

CPC分类号： G10G5/005 ,  G10D13/026

摘要： A marching drum articulation dampener for percussion instrument holder that allows attachment to a user mounted carrier. The holder allows adjustment for positioning about the user, and pivoting of the holder to allow the holder to pivot or rotate up to allow the holder with instruments to fit a narrower space. The holder further allows the pivotal attachment of individual drums to link or pivot allowing the linked drums to articulate. The holder can also consist of members that allow a connected drum to move in horizontal position, angle, or height of the drum. A plurality of unique drum connecting members is disclosed that allow the connecting members to connect onto drum tension rods or on a drum lug. A lift assisting mechanism is used to assist in lifts drums from a horizontal to a vertical orientation.

公开(公告)号：US09928816B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US15454692

申请日：2017-03-09

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G10D13/02

CPC分类号： G10D13/025 ,  G10D13/026

摘要： A snare drum attachment is disclosed. A mounted body is mounted to the snare drum and houses a first magnet. A moveable body is coupled to the mounted body. The moveable body is configured to retain tensioned snares a set distance from a snare head of the snare drum. The moveable body houses a second magnet magnetically coupled to the first magnet so as to generate a magnetic force. A manual actuator is coupled to the first magnet. Actuation of the manual actuator alters the magnetic force so as to displace the moveable body relative to the mounted body. The displacement changes the set distance of the tensioned snares from the snare head.

公开(公告)号：US08609970B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13301540

申请日：2011-11-21

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G10H3/00

CPC分类号： G10D13/08 ,  G10H1/08 ,  G10H1/32 ,  G10H3/146 ,  G10H2230/255 ,  G10H2230/371 ,  H04R1/08

摘要： Improvements in a microphone system for a musical instrument and more particularly for a percussion instrument such as a drum, marimba or similar musical instrument. The microphone system includes a vibration isolation system. A vertical or horizontal tracking system bridges across supports of a drum or marimba in a vertical or horizontal tracking system. One or more microphones are supported on the first bridging structure. The microphone(s) are positionally secured on the horizontal tracking system. Both the microphones and the horizontal tracking system provide vibration isolation to all of the microphones. A cable managements system is also disclosed to reduce mechanical vibration and eliminate transmission of undesirable sounds.

摘要翻译： 用于乐器的麦克风系统的改进，特别是用于诸如鼓，马林巴或类似乐器的打击乐器。 麦克风系统包括一个隔振系统。 垂直或水平跟踪系统在垂直或水平跟踪系统中跨过鼓或马林巴的支撑。 在第一桥接结构上支持一个或多个麦克风。 麦克风位于水平跟踪系统上。 麦克风和水平跟踪系统均提供对所有麦克风的隔振。 还公开了电缆管理系统以减少机械振动并消除不期望的声音的传输。

公开(公告)号：US20120144974A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13315816

申请日：2011-12-09

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G10D7/10 ,  H04R1/02

CPC分类号： G10D13/026 ,  G10G5/005 ,  H04R1/026

摘要： Improvements in a lifting stand are presented. The lift stand is for a musical instrument stand or to elevate a speaker and that rigidly supports a sousaphone brass type instruments or speaker in an in a stored and in a playable or elevated position. The stand supports all or the majority of the weight of the instrument or speaker in a static position to relieve the weight of the musical instrument or speaker. The stand has legs that are extendable to rest on multiple levels as might be found in a stadium. The stand further has a securing mechanism that gently grasps a tubular section to hold the musical instrument. The musical instrument stand is collapsible to fit within or can be carried with the case of the sousaphone or other brass instrument. The speaker stand can be easily collapsed for transportation and storage.

摘要翻译： 提出了一个提升架的改进。 电梯架是用于乐器架或提升扬声器，并且在存储和可播放或升高的位置中刚性地支撑一个sousaphone黄铜型乐器或扬声器。 支架支持仪器或扬声器的所有重量或大部分重量在静态位置，以减轻乐器或扬声器的重量。 支架有可扩展的腿可以放置在体育场内可以找到的多个级别上。 该支架还具有一个固定机构，该固定机构轻轻地抓住管状部分来保持乐器。 乐器支架可折叠，以适应或可以在sohaphone或其他铜管乐器的情况下携带。 扬声器架可以容易地折叠运输和存储。

公开(公告)号：US20120067197A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-22

申请号：US13301540

申请日：2011-11-21

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： H04R23/00

CPC分类号： G10D13/08 ,  G10H1/08 ,  G10H1/32 ,  G10H3/146 ,  G10H2230/255 ,  G10H2230/371 ,  H04R1/08

摘要： Improvements in a microphone system for a musical instrument and more particularly for a percussion instrument such as a drum, marimba or similar musical instrument. The microphone system includes a vibration isolation system. A vertical or horizontal tracking system bridges across supports of a drum or marimba in a vertical or horizontal tracking system. One or more microphones are supported on the first bridging structure. The microphone(s) are positionally secured on the horizontal tracking system. Both the microphones and the horizontal tracking system provide vibration isolation to all of the microphones. A cable managements system is also disclosed to reduce mechanical vibration and eliminate transmission of undesirable sounds.

摘要翻译： 用于乐器的麦克风系统的改进，特别是用于诸如鼓，马林巴或类似乐器的打击乐器。 麦克风系统包括一个隔振系统。 垂直或水平跟踪系统在垂直或水平跟踪系统中跨过鼓或马林巴的支撑。 在第一桥接结构上支持一个或多个麦克风。 麦克风位于水平跟踪系统上。 麦克风和水平跟踪系统均提供对所有麦克风的隔振。 还公开了电缆管理系统以减少机械振动并消除不期望的声音的传输。

公开(公告)号：US20110030501A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：US12537827

申请日：2009-08-07

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G05G5/04 ,  G05G1/10

CPC分类号： G05G5/04 ,  F24C3/126 ,  G05G1/10 ,  Y10T74/20636

摘要： The present invention is embodied in a conversion kit for a gas grilling appliance with rotary valves that avoids the need to use either a sleeve inserted in the inner chamber of the regulating plug or interchangeable knobs on the valve shaft. The conversion kit comprises a regulating device for each valve that can be readily installed by removing the existing control knob, placing the regulating device on the valve shaft, and replacing the control knob. The regulating device cooperates with a stop structure on the control panel to limit rotation of the control knob, when converting the grilling appliance from one type of gas to another.

摘要翻译： 本发明体现在一种用于具有旋转阀的气体烧烤器具的转换套件，其避免了使用插入调节塞的内腔中的套筒或阀轴上的可互换旋钮。 该转换套件包括用于每个阀的调节装置，可以通过移除现有的控制旋钮，将调节装置放置在阀轴上并更换控制旋钮来容易地安装。 当将烧烤器具从一种类型的气体转换到另一种类型的气体时，调节装置与控制面板上的止动结构配合以限制控制旋钮的旋转。

公开(公告)号：US07511210B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US12006725

申请日：2008-01-07

申请人： Randall L. May

发明人： Randall L. May

IPC分类号： G01D13/02 ,  G01B3/20

CPC分类号： G01B5/14 ,  G10D13/00 ,  G10D13/023

摘要： A drum gauge is disclosed that provides a measurement of the length of the tension rods. In operation the gauge is compressed, placed around each tension rod and released. A display on the gauge provides a numerical value for the relative exposed length of the tension rod(s). The gauge is then moved to each tension rod to determine the length of each rod or the gap or space between the hoops or between the hoop and the lug casings. A nut on the end of each tension rod is adjusted until all the tension rods are adjusted to the same length. The gauge allows the head to be evenly adjusted so the same pitch exists in all locations on the drum head. The gauge has a lip to ensure it is placed consistently on each tension rod and further includes posts to allow the gauge to be used with drums made with different tension rods, counter hoops, claws and lug casings.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种提供张力杆长度的测量的鼓式计。 在操作中，压力表被压缩，放置在每个张力杆周围并释放。 仪表上的显示屏为张力杆的相对暴露长度提供了一个数值。 然后将量规移动到每个张力杆以确定每个杆的长度或箍之间或箍和凸耳壳之间的间隙或间隙。 调整每个拉杆末端的螺母，直到所有的拉杆被调节到相同的长度。 该量规允许头部被均匀地调节，使得在鼓头上的所有位置都存在相同的间距。 量规有一个唇缘，以确保它一致地放置在每个张力杆上，并且还包括柱，以允许测量计与由不同的拉杆，反向环，爪和凸耳壳制成的滚筒一起使用。