US3765633A
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Musical instrument stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-06-17
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1991-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A somewhat claw-like instrument receiver is provided for receiving the neck of a guitar, the upper portion of a wind instrument, etc. The instrument receiving device is mounted on a clamp mechanism that will clamp across the top of a stable base or support, such as a guitar amplifier or loudspeaker equipment.
Inventors
- 👤 C Caudill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:40
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A musical instrument stand comprising a clamp mechanism adapted to clamp across a substantially horizontal surface of a stable device such as an amplifier or loudspeaker housing resting on a support surface and including an elongated base adapted to lie horizontally across such a stable device and a pair of depending transverse abutments to engage the sides of such a stable device, said clamp mechanism including means for adjustably fixing the spacing between said depending abutments to clamp against the side of such a stable device, and a musical instrument receiver mounted on a said abutment and projecting generally laterally therefrom and forming a passageway in proximity to an adjacent end of the base and which passageway is open at its opposite ends in a generally vertical direction for receiving and loosely confining an upright portion of a musical instrument extending therethrough with the lower portion thereof in close adjacency to the side of the stable device and resting on the support surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A musical instrument stand comprising a clamp mechanism adapted to clamp across a substantially horizontal surface of a stable device such as an amplifier or loudspeaker housing resting on a support surface and including an elongated base adapted to lie horizontally across such a stable device and a pair of depending transverse abutments to engage the sides of such a stable device, said clamp mechanism including means for adjustably fixing the spacing between said depending abutments to clamp against the side of such a stable device, and a musical instrument receiver mounted on a said abutment and projecting generally laterally therefrom and forming a passageway in proximity to an adjacent end of the base and which passageway is open at its opposite ends in a generally vertical direction for receiving and loosely confining an upright portion of a musical instrument extending therethrough with the lower portion thereof in close adjacency to the side of the stable device and resting on the support surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A stand as set forth in claim 1 wherein said clamp device comprises two independent parts and means for relatively telescoping said parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A stand as set forth in claim 2 wherein the means for adjustably fixing the spacing between the abutments comprises a clutch mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
A stand as set forTh in claim 3 wherein the clutch mechanism comprises a plurality of teeth on one of the parts and a retractable locking abutment on the other part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A stand as set forth in claim 4 wherein the locking abutment comprises a pivoted pawl.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A stand as set forth in claim 4 and further including a scallop between each adjacent pair of teeth, and wherein the abutment has a rounded end receivable in said scallops.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A stand as set forth in claim 4 wherein the abutment and teeth comprise a pawl and ratchet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
A stand as set forth in claim 1 wherein the receiver comprises an open ended, claw-like structure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A stand as set forth in claim 8 wherein said receiver is resilient for receiving musical instruments of different sizes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A stand as set forth in claim 1 wherein said musical instrument receiver comprises a pair of spaced arms extending from said base and having at the ends thereof confronting relatively concave sections.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A stand as set forth in claim 1 wherein the receiver is tipped up from a horizontal plane.
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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |