Support system and method for a percussion instrument

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9318084
APP PUB NO 20150128787A1
SERIAL NO

14538394

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A horizontal support system for a percussion instrument support the percussion instrument in a horizontal position without the necessity for permanently altering the instrument structure. Preferably, the percussion instrument includes a shell having first and second open ends, a first hoop affixed to the first open end, a second hoop affixed to the second open end of said shell, and a drum head provided at one end. The support system includes a plurality of support legs. Each support leg includes a main support member; a foot member selectively positioned adjacent one end of the main support member; first and second hoop engagement members that engage the hoops of the percussion instrument. The plurality of support legs supports the percussion instrument in a horizontal position with the drum head facing up or in a tilted position.

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PEARL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT CO10-2-1 YACHIYO DAI NISHI YACHIYO CHIBA 276-0034

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Jordan, Matthew G Nashville, US 1 1
Lafrenz, Shawn D Murfreesboro, US 2 1

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