ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,475,868, issued on Nov. 18.

"Playable, removable cover for use while playing an electronic cymbal" was invented by Richard A. Drucker (Plano, Texas).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A playable, removable cover for use while playing an electronic cymbal is disclosed. The cover comprises an opening configured to enable a connector to be coupled to the electronic cymbal, The opening is located on a top of the electronic cymbal when the cover is installed on the electronic cymbal. The cover also comprises a plurality of seams. The plurality of seams are located underneath the electronic cymbal when the cover is installed on the electronic cymba...