1. A combined set comprising a vibration actuator and an implantable device to be used as an artificial fenestrum implantable in a bony wall of an inner ear, said device comprising a frame made of a bio-compatible material and provided to be applied at least partially in said bony wall, said frame being provided with a wall part formed by a membrane made of a bio-compatible material and forming a barrier with a perilymph of said inner ear when applied in said bony wall, said membrane being provided to form together with said frame an interface with said inner ear, said interface being provided for energy transfer, in particular mechanical andor electrical andor electromagnetic energy, towards said inner ear, said vibration actuator being provided for generating a vibration energy, characterized in that said membrane is electrically dissociated from said vibration actuator and provided for receiving said vibration energy from said vibration actuator, said membrane being further provided for transferring energy from said inner ear.
2. A combined set as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said vibration actuator comprises an electrical signal output circuitry provided for output of said vibration energy, said membrane being electrically dissociated from said circuitry.
3. A combined set as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said device is provided with connecting means applied on said frame, said connecting means being provided for connecting said vibration actuator andor a sensing member into said frame in such a manner as to enable said energy transfer.
4. A combined set as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said vibration actuator is formed by a mechanically driven piston mounted into said frame, said piston being provided for generating vibrations and being mounted in such a manner as to mechanically contact said membrane.
5. A combined set as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said vibration actuator is formed by an electromagnetic stimulating andor sensing member mounted into said frame, said member comprising an electromagnetically driven actuator mechanically contacting said membrane within said frame.
6. A combined set as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said vibration actuator is formed by a pressure generator mounted into said frame, said pressure generator being provided for driving said membrane.
7. A combined set as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that said vibration actuator is formed by a piezo-electric stimulating andor sensing member mounted into said frame, said member comprising a piezo-electrically driven actuator mechanically contacting said membrane within said frame.
8. An implantable device for use as an artificial fenestrum implantable in a bony wall of an inner ear, the implantable device comprising a bio-compatible frame and provided to be applied at least partially in the bony wall, the frame including a wall part formed by a bio-compatible membrane and forming a barrier with the inner ear perilymph when the frame is applied in the bony wall, the membrane being provided to form together with the frame an interface with the inner ear, the interface being provided for transferring energy, in particular mechanical andor electrical andor electromagnetic energy towards the inner ear, the membrane being provided for receiving vibration energy from a vibration actuator, the membrane being electrically dissociated from the vibration actuator, and the membrane being provided for transferring energy from the inner ear when the device is mounted in the inner ear.
9. An implantable device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that a side of said membrane, provided to contact said perilymph when said device is mounted in said inner ear, is provided with electrically conductive means which are connected to a conductive wire applied in an electrically insulated manner on said frame.
10. An implantable device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that a side of said membrane, provided to contact said perilymph when said device is mounted in said inner ear, is provided with electrically conductive means which are connected to said frame.
11. An implantable device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said frame is dimensioned in such a manner as to insert at least partially said vibration actuator andor sensing member therein.
12. An implantable device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said device is substantially cylindrically shaped and provided with a screw thread on upstanding walls.
13. An implantable device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said membrane is provided to form a substantially hermetical closure between said perilymph and an inner part of said frame when applied in said inner ear.
14. An implantable device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said membrane is made of titanium.
15. An implantable device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said frame is coated with antibiotics andor a substance promoting bone tissue growth.
16. An implantable device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that said frame is coated with a substance improving hermeticity of insertion into said perilymph.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
We claim:
1. A means for gripping a drumstick comprising:
a cylindrical, elongated structure having an external surface and an internal surface,
one or a plurality of facets upon said external surface of said structure, said facet or facets located in the longitudinal plane of said elongated structure about the circumference.
2. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 1 wherein said internal surface of said structure has an axial bore.
3. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 2 where in said axial bore of said gripping means is placed over a cylindrical drumstick.
4. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 2 wherein said cylindrical drumstick retracts and extends in the longitudinal plane within said axial bore.
5. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 1 wherein said drumstick having said gripping means has alternative striking means at a head end, a butt end or both the head and butt ends.
6. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 2 wherein said drumstick having said gripping means has alternative striking means at a head end, a butt end or both the head and butt ends.
7. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 5 wherein said striking means is a drumstick tip.
8. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 5 wherein said striking means is a mallet.
9. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 5 wherein said striking means is a wire brush.
10. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 5 wherein said striking means is a synthetic brush.
11. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 6 wherein said striking means is a drumstick tip.
12. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 6 wherein said striking means is a mallet.
13. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 6 wherein said striking means is a wire brush.
14. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 6 wherein said striking means is a synthetic brush.
15. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 1 wherein said drumstick having said gripping means has a plurality of horizontal and vertical cuts in said butt end.
16. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 4 wherein said movable drumstick having said gripping means has alternative striking tips at a head end, a butt end or both the head and butt ends.
17. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 1 wherein said drumstick having said gripping means wherein said facets of said external surface have been knurled.
18. A means for gripping a drumstick as set forth in claim 2 wherein said drumstick having said gripping means wherein said facets of said external surface have been knurled.
19. A method for making a means for gripping a drumstick including the steps of:
a. providing a suitable material for said drumstick,
b. forming said gripping means into a generally cylindrical structure,
c. providing one or a plurality of facets in said longitudinal plane of said cylindrical structure.
20. A method for making a means for gripping a drumstick including the steps of:
a. providing a suitable material for said gripping means,
b. forming said material to provide an axial bore,
c. forming said material to provide one or a plurality of longitudinal facets along said external surface of said gripping means.
21. A method for using a drumstick having a means for gripping including placement of the fingers in alignment with said facets of the invention.