Patent ID: 7759569
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: A63J,G10D,G10H

Abstract:
1. A device for creating a lighting effect from a cymbal, said cymbal having a striking side and an underside comprising: a limiting switch containing an actuator arm, said actuator arm having a cymbal contact end and an actuating end; an actuator arm sleeve that encases the actuator arm; a sleeve tip attached to the actuator arm sleeve at the cymbal contact end of the actuating arm; a bead attached to the cymbal contact end of the actuating arm, said bead being disposed in a proximity to a predetermined spot on the underside of the cymbal; a coil member disposed at the actuating end of the actuating arm; an electric circuit for turning a light on and off, said electric circuit being connected to the limiting switch and activated by the limiting switch; and a light connected to said electric circuit.