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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 16, 2016
Filed:
Mar. 18, 2014
Avedis Zildjian Co., Norwell, MA (US);
Julia D. Truchsess, Sandy Hook, CT (US);
Paul Francis, Plymouth, MA (US);
John V. Roderick, Marshfield, MA (US);
Avedis Zildjian Co., Norwell, MA (US);
Abstract
According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and a coating of a resilient material in contact with the metal plate that covers at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a cymbal is provided comprising a metal plate, and a dampening element attached to at least a portion of the circumference of the metal plate. According to some aspects, a method of producing a cymbal is provided, comprising forming a metal plate having a plurality of perforations therein, and forming a resilient material over at least a portion of the surface of the metal plate and in contact with the metal plate.