Patent ID: 8816178
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. A system for removing overtone and resonance rings in an acoustic drum comprises: a drum; a tuning port; an fastener mechanism; the drum comprises a batter membrane, a resonant membrane, a drum shell, a first hoop, a second hoop, and a plurality of lugs; the drum shell comprises a opening; the tuning port comprises an outer surface, an inner surface, a plurality of dimples, an intake end portion, a central portion, an output end portion, and a plurality of locking protrusions; the tuning port being attached to the drum by the fastener mechanism; the fastener mechanism comprises at least one gasket and an attaching seal; the at least one gasket being positioned around the output end portion; the at least one gasket being positioned in between the flared end and the drum shell, wherein the cylindrical end is inserted into the opening; the attaching seal being adjacently positioned with the opening within the drum shell; and the attaching seal being positioned around the plurality of locking protrusions, wherein the attaching seal secures the tuning port to the drum.