Patent ID: 7810684
Filing Date: 2010-10-12
Classification: A45F,G10G

Abstract:
1. An adjustable shoulder supported harness for percussion instruments comprising: a shoulder supported structure for percussion instruments having at least two rigid shoulder supporting members extending behind said structure to at least one back cushioning member for securing said structure on the shoulders of a performer; at least one inflatable cushioning and positioning member in combination with said at least two rigid shoulder members and or said at least one back cushioning member wherein said at least one inflatable cushioning and positioning member is located between said at least two rigid shoulder members and or said at least one back cushioning member and said performer where a first of said at least one inflatable cushioning and positioning member is discretely fillable relative to a second of said at least one inflatable cushioning and positioning member to move said harness on said performer to effectively alter said harness to accommodate and fit different size performers and position relative to said at least two rigid shoulder members and or-said at least one back cushioning member within said shoulder supported harness, and further includes a manual pump that is insertable into a valve to vacuum air from within said at least one inflatable cushioning and positioning member to collapse and pull said at least one inflatable cushioning and positioning member against said shoulder supporting structure.