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US3180197A
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Auxiliary keyboard
Assignee: AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-19
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1982-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunten Lee L Von
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:01
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10C; G10C3/00; G10C3/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A NOTE PLAYING MECHANISM FOR ASSOCIATED WITH A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND INCLUDING A MAIN KEYBOARD COMPRISING A MAIN COVER HAVING THROUGH OPENINGS, AND A PAIR OF MAIN PUSH BUTTON RECIPROCABLE THROUGH SAID OPENINGS, WITH ONE BUTTON PLAYING A NOTE IN ONE OCTAVE AND THE OTHER BUTTON PLAYING A NOTE IN ANOTHER OCTAVE IN HARMONY WITH SAID NOTE IN SAID ONE OCTAVE, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF AN AUXILIARY KEYBOARD COMPRISING A COVER ARRANGED OVER SAID MAIN BUTTON AND SUPPORTED ON SAID MAIN COVER, AND AN AUXILIARY PUSH BUTTON SPANNING SAID MAIN BUTTONS, SAID AUXILIARY COVER BEING PROVIDED WITH A THROUGH APERTURE, AND SAID AUXILIARY BUTTON BEING RECIPROCABLE THROUGH SAID APERTURE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID MAIN BUTTONS FOR PLAYING SAID NOTES SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A NOTE PLAYING MECHANISM FOR ASSOCIATED WITH A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT AND INCLUDING A MAIN KEYBOARD COMPRISING A MAIN COVER HAVING THROUGH OPENINGS, AND A PAIR OF MAIN PUSH BUTTON RECIPROCABLE THROUGH SAID OPENINGS, WITH ONE BUTTON PLAYING A NOTE IN ONE OCTAVE AND THE OTHER BUTTON PLAYING A NOTE IN ANOTHER OCTAVE IN HARMONY WITH SAID NOTE IN SAID ONE OCTAVE, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF AN AUXILIARY KEYBOARD COMPRISING A COVER ARRANGED OVER SAID MAIN BUTTON AND SUPPORTED ON SAID MAIN COVER, AND AN AUXILIARY PUSH BUTTON SPANNING SAID MAIN BUTTONS, SAID AUXILIARY COVER BEING PROVIDED WITH A THROUGH APERTURE, AND SAID AUXILIARY BUTTON BEING RECIPROCABLE THROUGH SAID APERTURE AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID MAIN BUTTONS FOR PLAYING SAID NOTES SIMULTANEOUSLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-04-26 | 1968-10-26 | 1969-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-26 | 1972-10-26 | 1973-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-26 | 1976-10-26 | 1977-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |