Patent ID: 7649133
Filing Date: 2010-01-19
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A striking member for use with a percussion instrument, the striking member comprising: a stick having longitudinally opposed first and second ends, the first end being adapted for grasping by the user, an annular groove being formed in the stick adjacent the second end thereof; a hollow shell having a lower opening formed therethrough, the second end of the stick being received through the lower opening so that the second end at least partially projects within an open interior region of the hollow shell; means for securing the hollow shell to the second end of the stick, whereby the hollow shell provides for a flexing head of the striking member when the striking member contacts a striking surface; and, an annular ring received within the annular groove of the stick such that when the second end of the stick is received within the hollow shell, the annular ring abuts an exterior surface of said hollow shell about the lower opening formed therethrough, the annular ring being formed from an elastic material.