Patent ID: 9082376
Filing Date: 2015-07-14
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A snare strainer for a snare drum, comprising: a frame assembly comprising a frame assembly housing, a drum attachment portion extending from the frame assembly housing, and a bore formed in the frame assembly housing; a snare wire assembly holder coupled to a lower end of the frame assembly housing, wherein the snare wire assembly holder is configured to engage snare wires; a tension rod disposed within the bore formed in the frame assembly housing, wherein the tension rod is configured to modify tension applied to the snare wires and a plurality of notches are formed in an outer surface of the tension rod; an adjusting knob coupled to an upper portion of the tension rod; a lever pivotally mounted to the frame assembly, wherein the lever comprises a lever body and a projection that extends substantially perpendicular to the lever body; and a restricting element operably associate with the projection of the lever, wherein the fastening element engages with the notches formed in an outer surface of the adjusting knob.