US3585899A
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Alignment device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-18
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1990-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A device for aligning an aperture of a piano key button with a front portion of a key has a base with a key support at one end, while its other end has a pair of spaced rails defining a slot. A pin holder is slidably mounted in the slot and carries a pin adapted to extend into a balance pin aperture of the key. An arm is secured to the pin holder and has a pin engaging member mounted thereon for engaging a tip of the pin carried by the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony Jaras
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:24
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10C; G10C3/00; G10C3/16; G10C3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A device for automatically aligning a key button with the front portion of a key of a musical instrument, such as piano or the like, comprising: a. a base having at one end thereof a supporting element for receiving the front end of a key of a musical instrument; b. a pair of spaced, parallel, stationary rails at the other end of said base and defining a slot therebetween; c. said supporting element having a movable member for engaging said front end of said key positioned therein and moving said front portion a relatively short distance within said element for securing said key tightly therein; d. a pin holder carrying a pin adapted to extend into a pin receiving aperture of a key shaft positioned on said pin, said holder beinG slidably received in said slot and being movable therealong responsive to the movement of said front portion of said key within said supporting element; e. an arm secured to said pin holder and having a pin engaging member movably mounted thereon for engaging a tip of said pin carried by said holder.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
183 words
A device for automatically aligning a key button with the front portion of a key of a musical instrument, such as piano or the like, comprising: a. a base having at one end thereof a supporting element for receiving the front end of a key of a musical instrument; b. a pair of spaced, parallel, stationary rails at the other end of said base and defining a slot therebetween; c. said supporting element having a movable member for engaging said front end of said key positioned therein and moving said front portion a relatively short distance within said element for securing said key tightly therein; d. a pin holder carrying a pin adapted to extend into a pin receiving aperture of a key shaft positioned on said pin, said holder beinG slidably received in said slot and being movable therealong responsive to the movement of said front portion of said key within said supporting element; e. an arm secured to said pin holder and having a pin engaging member movably mounted thereon for engaging a tip of said pin carried by said holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said pin extends into a pin receiving aperture of a key button positioned in overlying relationship with said key shaft and having its aperture in registry with said aperture of said key shaft.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
114 words
A device for automatically aligning a key button with the front portion of a key of a musical instrument, such as piano or the like, comprising: a. a base having a key supporting element at one end thereof and a pair of spaced, stationary rails defining a slot therebetween and being positioned at the other end of said base; b. a pin holder slidably mounted in said slot for movement therealong and carrying a pin adapted to extend into a pin receiving aperture of a key; c. an arm secured to said pin holder and having a pin engaging member movably mounted thereon for engaging a tip of said pin carried by said holder.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
114 words
A device for automatically aligning a key button with the front portion of a key of a musical instrument, such as piano or the like, comprising: a. a base having a key supporting element at one end thereof and a pair of spaced, stationary rails defining a slot therebetween and being positioned at the other end of said base; b. a pin holder slidably mounted in said slot for movement therealong and carrying a pin adapted to extend into a pin receiving aperture of a key; c. an arm secured to said pin holder and having a pin engaging member movably mounted thereon for engaging a tip of said pin carried by said holder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as defined in claim 3, wherein said supporting element receives the front portion of said key, said pin extending into the aperture of a shaft of said key.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device as defined in claim 4, wherein said supporting element has a movable member for engaging said key positioned in said element and moving said key a relatively short distance within said element for securing it tightly therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as defined in claim 5, wherein the movement of said key within said supporting element causes movement of said pin holder within said slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as defined in claim 3, wherein said pin holder has means for adjusting the height and the angle of inclination of said pin carried thereby.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as defined in claim 3, wherein said pin engaging member is slidably and pivotally mounted on said arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as defined in claim 4, wherein said pin engaging member extends into a pin receiving aperture of a key button positioned in overlying relationship with said key shaft and having its aperture in registry with said aperture of said key shaft.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
149 words
A device for automatically aligning a key button with the front portion of a key of a musical instrument, such as piano or the like, comprising: a. a base having a key supporting element at one end thereof and a pair of spaced, parallel, stationary rails positioned at the other end of said base and defining a slot therebetween; b. a pin holder carrying an upstanding, pivotally mounted pin and being slidably received in said slot for movement therealong; c. said pin being adapted to extend into a pin receiving aperture of a key of said musical instrument; d. said pin holder having means for adjustably controlling the height and the angle of inclination of said pin; e. an upright arm secured to said pin holder and having an adjustable pin engaging member slidably and pivotally mounted thereon for engaging a tip of said pin carried by said holder.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
149 words
A device for automatically aligning a key button with the front portion of a key of a musical instrument, such as piano or the like, comprising: a. a base having a key supporting element at one end thereof and a pair of spaced, parallel, stationary rails positioned at the other end of said base and defining a slot therebetween; b. a pin holder carrying an upstanding, pivotally mounted pin and being slidably received in said slot for movement therealong; c. said pin being adapted to extend into a pin receiving aperture of a key of said musical instrument; d. said pin holder having means for adjustably controlling the height and the angle of inclination of said pin; e. an upright arm secured to said pin holder and having an adjustable pin engaging member slidably and pivotally mounted thereon for engaging a tip of said pin carried by said holder.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB225955A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |