Patent ID: 9349355
Filing Date: 2016-05-24
CPC Classification: G10D,Y10T

Claim Text:
1. A tuning device for an acoustic percussion instrument, comprising: a tensioning device; a plurality of brackets distinct from the tensioning device, each of the brackets comprising one or more bracket pivots; a hoop that engages a periphery of a drum head at an open end of a shell; a plurality of tensioning pivots, each of the tensioning pivots corresponding to one of the brackets, wherein the tensioning pivots are attached to the hoop; and a cord, having a first end and a second end, at least the first end of the cord being disposed in contact with the tensioning device, the cord being arranged in connection with each of the plurality of brackets, the cord being positioned entirely below the drum head, the tensioning device configured to control tension on the cord and thereby control tension on a drum head.