Patent ID: 8480139

Claim:
A drum band assembly for securing a lid to a drum, the drum band assembly comprising: a band having a first free end and a second free end; a first lid mounting bracket connected to the second free end of the band; an attachment device adapted for removably attaching the band to the drum, the attachment device comprising: a lever arm pivotally connected to the first free end of the band; a connector arm having one end connected to the lever arm; a pin having a first end attached to the connector arm and a second end attached slidably engaging the first lid mounting bracket; and a spring radially disposed on the pin; a second lid mounting bracket connected to the lid and pivotally engaging the first lid bracket, wherein the first lid mounting bracket and the second lid mounting bracket are is adapted to allow the lid to open and close on the drum; a first latching assembly connected to the lid; and a second latching assembly connected to the band such that cooperation of the first latching assembly and the second latching assembly secures the lid in the closed position.