Patent ID: 7902444
Filing Date: 2011-03-08
Classification: G10D

Abstract:
1. For combination with a snare drum having a side wall, a head, snare wiring extending adjacent the head, and a band element which is elongated and slidable and operatively connected with the snares, an assembly that comprises: a) a mount connectible to said side wall, b) a support arm having operative adjustable connection to said mount, c) a handle operatively pivotally connected to said support arm, and also operatively connected to said band element, the handle having an extended position in which the element is endwise loosened so that the snare wires are loosened, and also having a retracted position in which the element is endwise tightened so that the snare wires are tensioned adjacent the drum head, d) and including said drum and band element in combination with the assembly, the drum having an end ring extending about the head, the band element having sliding engagement with the ring.