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Stand for supporting guitar

Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-28
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Granted: 1973-06-05
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Expires: 1991-07-28
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Abstract

Abstract A stand for detachably supporting an acoustic guitar in not quite vertical position comprising a base having an opening with a sling therein and an upwardly and inclinedly extending bar connected by means at its bottom end to the periphery of the base, the top end having a bifurcated member extending forwardly over the base at right angles to the bar.

Inventors

  • 👤 E Sheehan

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 22:48
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G5/00; A; A47; A47B; A47B97/00; A47B97/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 97 words
A stand for a guitar comprising: a base tilted downward from front to rear and having a well; a sling in said well; an elongated bar inclined from the vertical; and a flat member secured to the bar adjacent its top end and extending forward over the base, the end of the member overlying the well defining a yoke; wherein a platform is secured to the base and having the same angle of tilt; the bottom end of the bar is secured to the top surface of the platform; and said bar is perpendicular to the platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 97 words
A stand for a guitar comprising: a base tilted downward from front to rear and having a well; a sling in said well; an elongated bar inclined from the vertical; and a flat member secured to the bar adjacent its top end and extending forward over the base, the end of the member overlying the well defining a yoke; wherein a platform is secured to the base and having the same angle of tilt; the bottom end of the bar is secured to the top surface of the platform; and said bar is perpendicular to the platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
A stand as set forth in claim 1 wherein the sling is thin and flexible and spans the well.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 26 words
A stand as set forth in claim 2 wherein the base has front legs and rear legs, the front legs being longer than the rear legs.

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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) 1976-06-04 1976-12-04 1977-06-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-06-04 1980-12-04 1981-06-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-06-04 1984-12-04 1985-06-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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