US3204511A
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Musical instruments with bellows operation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-07
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1985-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Winch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:54
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10B; G10B1/00; G10B1/08; G10D; G10D11/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20546; Y10T74/20552
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN AN AIR OPERATED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A SERIES OF TUNED REEDS, AN AIR FLOW SYSTEM, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A FOLDABLE BOX FOR PRODUCING COMPRESSED AIR, A TOP PLATFORM FOR SAID BOX, SAID PLATFORM BEING SWINGABLE ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY CENTRAL HORIZONTAL AXIS TRAVERSING SAID TOP PLATFORM SO AS TO ALTERNATELY PRODUCE COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION OF AIR IN SAID BOX ON RESPECTIVE SIDES OF SAID AXIS, A REED BOX FED BY SAID COMPRESSED AIR, A KEY BOARD MOUNTED ON SAID TOP PLATFORM, AND SAID TOP PLATFORM BEING FORMED WITH AN INNER AREA WHEREBY A USER MAY REST HIS FOREARMS ON SAID INNER AREA WHILE HIS FINGERS OPERATE SAID KEYBOARD, SO THAT HIS FOREARMS MAY SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLY PRESSURE TO SAID INNER AREA FOR COMPRESSING SAID FOLDABLE BOX.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN AN AIR OPERATED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT HAVING A SERIES OF TUNED REEDS, AN AIR FLOW SYSTEM, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A FOLDABLE BOX FOR PRODUCING COMPRESSED AIR, A TOP PLATFORM FOR SAID BOX, SAID PLATFORM BEING SWINGABLE ABOUT A SUBSTANTIALLY CENTRAL HORIZONTAL AXIS TRAVERSING SAID TOP PLATFORM SO AS TO ALTERNATELY PRODUCE COMPRESSION AND EXPANSION OF AIR IN SAID BOX ON RESPECTIVE SIDES OF SAID AXIS, A REED BOX FED BY SAID COMPRESSED AIR, A KEY BOARD MOUNTED ON SAID TOP PLATFORM, AND SAID TOP PLATFORM BEING FORMED WITH AN INNER AREA WHEREBY A USER MAY REST HIS FOREARMS ON SAID INNER AREA WHILE HIS FINGERS OPERATE SAID KEYBOARD, SO THAT HIS FOREARMS MAY SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLY PRESSURE TO SAID INNER AREA FOR COMPRESSING SAID FOLDABLE BOX.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |