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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2002
Filed:
Jan. 17, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Raymond Enhoffer, Clifton, NJ (US);
Richard Simons, Garfield, NJ (US);
Andrzej Krol, Lincoln Park, NJ (US);
Assignee:
Latin Percussion, Inc., Garfield, NJ (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G10D 1/308 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G10D 1/308 ;
Abstract
There is provided a musical instrument according to the present invention having body wall with a single welded seam on the underside opposite the striking or playing side. This construction method allows for a vibrating surface of continuing proportions producing a sound that is very articulate, yet retains a nice balance of overtones. In addition, there is a cost savings in manufacturing musical instruments according to the present invention. The musical instruments of the present invention are also more durable.