Steven C Adams

Address:

27113 Calendula St, Corona, CA 92883

VIN:

3FAHP0HA8AR128361

Make:

FORD

Model:

FUSION

Year:

2010

US Patent:

6710237, Mar 23, 2004

Filed:

Feb 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/078126

Inventors:

Steven P. Adams - San Clemente CA 92673

International Classification:

G10D 1302

US Classification:

844221, 84426

Abstract:

A drum pedal for enhanced mating of a drummers foot is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a foot pad is employed for attachment to a pedal of a drum having an upwardly extending protrusion that enables improved sensory perception to properly locate a drummers foot and to enable learning and consistently applying a force to a sweet spot during drumming. The foot pad also includes shock absorption to reduce the negative effects of repeated impact to the users foot during drumming. A variety of embodiments include traction treads, a plurality of protrusions or built up portions in different respective locations of the footpad, and an additional stiffening layer to effectively widen the foot pedal. A method of use includes locating the foot pad on a the foot pedal, and in particular locating a protrusion on the foot pedal to enable consistent drumming by improved sensory perception and positioning of a drummers foot during drumming.