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US3756716A
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Player piano with radio-controlled projection of lyrics
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-14
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Granted: 1973-09-04
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Expires: 1991-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A coin-controlled player piano is provided with a radiocontrolled projection of lyrics therefor. Control circuit means are provided which operate completely independently from the piano roll of the player piano for actuating a slide projector in synchronism with the musical composition being played by the player piano.
Inventors
- 👤 C Gitchel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:46
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
In combination with a player piano for playing a plurality of musical compositions which are played consecutively, said player piano having piano controls and a piano motor, the apparatus comprising: a. a coin controlled mechanism for actuating the piano controls and the piano motor at the beginning of each musical composition, b. a radio transmitter activated concurrently with said piano motor, c. radio receiver means for receiving signals from said radio transmitter, d. a screen for the reception of an image of at least a portion of the lyrics of a musical composition, e. projector means for projecting an image onto said screen of the lyrics of a musical composition being played by said player piano, f. control circuit means activated by said radio receiver means for controlling said projector means, g. counting means in said control circuit means for counting the number of musical compositions that have been played, said counting means comprising: 1. selector switch means manually positionable to establish the maximum count of musical compositions to be played before said projector means is reset and deenergized, 2. and stepping relay means capable of advancing toward the manually set position of said selector switch means each time a coin is accepted by said coin controlled mechanism.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
In combination with a player piano for playing a plurality of musical compositions which are played consecutively, said player piano having piano controls and a piano motor, the apparatus comprising: a. a coin controlled mechanism for actuating the piano controls and the piano motor at the beginning of each musical composition, b. a radio transmitter activated concurrently with said piano motor, c. radio receiver means for receiving signals from said radio transmitter, d. a screen for the reception of an image of at least a portion of the lyrics of a musical composition, e. projector means for projecting an image onto said screen of the lyrics of a musical composition being played by said player piano, f. control circuit means activated by said radio receiver means for controlling said projector means, g. counting means in said control circuit means for counting the number of musical compositions that have been played, said counting means comprising: 1. selector switch means manually positionable to establish the maximum count of musical compositions to be played before said projector means is reset and deenergized, 2. and stepping relay means capable of advancing toward the manually set position of said selector switch means each time a coin is accepted by said coin controlled mechanism.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
and stepping relay means capable of advancing toward the manually set position of said selector switch means each time a coin is accepted by said coin controlled mechanism.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
and stepping relay means capable of advancing toward the manually set position of said selector switch means each time a coin is accepted by said coin controlled mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said control circuit means includes limit switch means carried by said projector means for deenergizing said projector means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said control circuit means includes means to change the direction of travel of said projector means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combinaTion as defined in claim 1 wherein said control circuit means includes a first time delay means for the initiation of a cycle of said projector means to ensure an adequate amount of time for the projection of the next image onto said screen.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The combination as defined in claim 4 wherein said control circuit means includes a second time delay means and a holding circuit which is energized to permit resetting of said projector means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination as defined in claim 5 wherein said projector means includes a projector lamp which is energized during the actuation of said projector means with electrical power to said lamp being interrupted during the time said holding circuit is energized.
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) | 1976-09-03 | 1977-03-05 | 1977-09-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-03 | 1981-03-05 | 1981-09-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-03 | 1985-03-05 | 1985-09-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |