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Music system with clips
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-15
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Granted: 1971-11-02
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Expires: 1989-08-15
Abstract
Abstract AN ARRANGEMENT OF CLIPS OR TABS TO BE APPLIED TO THE KEYBOARD OF A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SO AS TO SIMPLIFY AN IDENTIFICATION OF THE KEYS CONSTITUTING CERTAIN CHORDS, AS WELL AS IDENTIFYING INDIVIDUAL KEYS. THESE CLIPS OR TABS MAY BE EASILY REMOVED WHEN THE MUSICIAN HAS BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE KEYBOARD, INASMUCH AS THEY DO NOT IN ANY WAY MAR THE KEYS. THEY ARE NOT PRONE TO BECOME ACCIDENTALLY DISPLACED. CLIPS ASSOCIATED WITH AN IDENTIFICATION OF TYPICAL CHORDS MAY CARRY A CERTAIN CODE OR IDENTIFICATION THAT MAY BE CARRIED OVER TO THE SHEET MUSIC, THUS TO ENABLE THE USER TO TELL AT A GLANCE WHICH IS THE RIGHT CHORD TO PLAY IN A GIVEN INSTANCE.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecil F Gullickson
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2026-11-09 21:29
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10C; G10C3/00; G10C3/12; G10G; G10G1/00; G10G1/02
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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) | 1974-11-01 | 1975-05-03 | 1975-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-01 | 1979-05-03 | 1979-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-01 | 1983-05-03 | 1983-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |