US3727509A
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Violin shoulder rest
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-07-22
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Granted: 1973-04-17
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Expires: 1991-07-22
Abstract
Abstract A shoulder rest for violins, violas or the like, which is secured to the instrument by a clamp plate of a conventional chin rest. The shoulder rest includes a mounting plate received in secured relation between the clamp plate and the back of the instrument, an arm, a resilient shoulder rest element removably secured to the arm and formed of a semi-cylindrical sheet of material filled with a solid pad of cushion material, and means detachably connecting the arm to the mounting plate.
Inventors
- 👤 T Henkle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:12
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D3/00; G10D3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
In a violin, viola, or the like, provided with a chin rest having a supporting clamp engaging the instrument back, a shoulder rest, comprising: a mounting plate received in secured relation between the supporting clamp and the instrument back; an arm detachably coupled to said mounting plate, having a longitudinal slot within saiD arm and a plurality of overlapping apertures extending along the length thereof, said apertures tapering inwardly and opening into said longitudinal slot; a shoulder rest element, including a sheet of flexible material having compressible cushion material disposed thereon, and a tapered member affixed to the top surface thereof which is adapted to be received by said apertures; and coupling means for movably connecting said shoulder rest element to said arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
In a violin, viola, or the like, provided with a chin rest having a supporting clamp engaging the instrument back, a shoulder rest, comprising: a mounting plate received in secured relation between the supporting clamp and the instrument back; an arm detachably coupled to said mounting plate, having a longitudinal slot within saiD arm and a plurality of overlapping apertures extending along the length thereof, said apertures tapering inwardly and opening into said longitudinal slot; a shoulder rest element, including a sheet of flexible material having compressible cushion material disposed thereon, and a tapered member affixed to the top surface thereof which is adapted to be received by said apertures; and coupling means for movably connecting said shoulder rest element to said arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
126 words
The shoulder rest as recited in claim 1, wherein said coupling means comprises a first disc positioned in the longitudinal slot of said arm, a coil spring disposed within a recess provided in said shoulder rest, a second disc positioned within the recess below said coil spring, and a nut and bolt for connecting said first and second discs, said bolt extending through the center of said first disc, through said tapered member affixed to said shoulder rest element, and through said coil spring and said second disc, so that said shoulder rest is slidable along the length of said bolt and rotatable about said bolt, so that said shoulder rest may be moved longitudinally along the length of said slot and rotatably about said arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The shoulder rest as recited in claim 2, wherein said apertures and said tapered member affixed to said sheet are provided with a plurality of notches which mesh when said tapered member is received by said apertures and allow said shoulder rest to be received in locking engagement with said arm, thereby preventing rotational movement of said shoulder rest after its desired position is selected.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The shoulder rest as recited in claim 3, wherein said mounting plate is provided with a plurality of dove-tail shaped recesses, and wherein said arm is provided with a tapered end portion adapted to be received by said recesses and having a U-shaped groove provided therein in which a flexible U-shaped member having semi-circular extensions affixed to the ends thereof is rigidly secured for securing said arm in said mounting plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
The shoulder rest as recited in claim 4, wherein said mounting plate further comprises a thin sheet of cushioning material affixed to the back surface thereof so as to prevent said mounting plate from scratching the back of the instrument and a flange affixed to the mounting plate so as to form a longitudinal track in which the supporting clamp is engaged, so as to enable said mounting plate to be moved slidably along the back of the instrument.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
The shoulder rest as recited in claim 4, wherein said arm is bent so that the end portion received by said mounting plate is offset from that portion of the arm containing said longitudinal slot and apertures, so that said arm and said shoulder rest are secured at an angle to the back of the 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) | 1976-04-16 | 1976-10-16 | 1977-04-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-16 | 1980-10-16 | 1981-04-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-16 | 1984-10-16 | 1985-04-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |