US3593145A
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Musical instrument mounting for radio transmitters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-06-10
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1988-06-10
Abstract
Abstract The combination of a mounting structure and a miniaturized radio transmitter mounted thereby on a musical instrument such as a trumpet or trombone for picking up and transmitting the sounds of the musical instrument without detracting from the appearance or function of the musical instrument.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony J Valley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:24
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/02; H04B1/03; H04B1/034; G; G10; G10D; G10D7/00; G10D7/10; G10D9/00; G10D9/10; G10D9/11; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A compact, self-contained radio transmitter and associated mounting structure for mounting the transmitter to a musical instrument having a bell to detect and broadcast sound from the musical instrument to a remote receiver and speaker system, comprising: a compact housing containing therein a microphone, a power source and a radio transmitter with associated antenna; a mounting structure including an annular frame means, a plurality of spaced resilient arms secured at one end thereof to circumferentially spaced locations on said annular frame means, the other end of said arms having means thereon for readily removably mounting said mounting structure to said bell, an attaching body member connected to said annular frame means, a mounting bracket connected to said attaching body member and having a portion thereof spaced from said attaching body, and at least one clamping fastener carried by said mounting bracket for removably clamping said housing to said mounting structure between said bracket and said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A compact, self-contained radio transmitter and associated mounting structure for mounting the transmitter to a musical instrument having a bell to detect and broadcast sound from the musical instrument to a remote receiver and speaker system, comprising: a compact housing containing therein a microphone, a power source and a radio transmitter with associated antenna; a mounting structure including an annular frame means, a plurality of spaced resilient arms secured at one end thereof to circumferentially spaced locations on said annular frame means, the other end of said arms having means thereon for readily removably mounting said mounting structure to said bell, an attaching body member connected to said annular frame means, a mounting bracket connected to said attaching body member and having a portion thereof spaced from said attaching body, and at least one clamping fastener carried by said mounting bracket for removably clamping said housing to said mounting structure between said bracket and said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A transmitter and mounting structure as in claim 5, wherein said resilient arms extend axially away from said frame, the other end of said arms being clamped on said bell, said body member held in axially spaced relationship to said bell by said arms, and said housing is clamped between said body member and said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
108 words
A compact, self-contained radio transmitter mounted on a musical instrument having a bell for detecting sounds from said musical instrument and broadcasting them to a remote receiver and speaker syStem, comprising a mounting structure having means thereon readily removably mounting said mounting structure to said bell in spaced relationship thereto; a housing readily removably mounted to said mounting structure, and a microphone, a power source and a radio transmitter confined within said housing, said mounting structure comprising an annular frame, an attaching body member connected to said frame, a mounting bracket connected to said body member, and means on said bracket clamping said housing to said body member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
108 words
A compact, self-contained radio transmitter mounted on a musical instrument having a bell for detecting sounds from said musical instrument and broadcasting them to a remote receiver and speaker syStem, comprising a mounting structure having means thereon readily removably mounting said mounting structure to said bell in spaced relationship thereto; a housing readily removably mounted to said mounting structure, and a microphone, a power source and a radio transmitter confined within said housing, said mounting structure comprising an annular frame, an attaching body member connected to said frame, a mounting bracket connected to said body member, and means on said bracket clamping said housing to said body member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A radio transmitter and musical instrument as in claim 3, wherein the microphone is disposed perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the bell of the musical instrument.
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) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |