US3866877A
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Stand device for musical instrument case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-31
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1994-05-31
Abstract
Abstract A stand device for a musical instrument case having a hinge type latching means for locking said device securely in an open or closed position, characterized by a tongue means in conjunction with a latch key.
Inventors
- 👤 Ira G Thompson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:50
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A stand device for a musical instrument case comprising: a support means rigidly mounted to said case and having a securing block mounted thereon; a top hinge means secured to said support means by one leaf of said hinge means and having leg support means secured to the other leaf of said hinge, said leg support means being provided with an upper crossbar member and a lower crossbar member, said upper crossbar member having a latch block means and a slot and said lower crossbar member having an opening in its middle portion; a bottom hinge means having a latching means for securing said stand device in an open position and in a closed position, said latching means including a tongue member having its inner end hingedly secured to said support means and its outer end formed with a slot therein and its middle portion having an opening therein formed to fit around said securing block of said support means; a latch key means having its bit portion retained in said latch block means of said upper crossbar member and having said lower end formed to fit into said slot of said tongue member; and flange retaining means mounted on said support means above said tongue member and having a slot formed in its upper portion to receive said tip of said lower end of said latch key when said stand device is in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
237 words
A stand device for a musical instrument case comprising: a support means rigidly mounted to said case and having a securing block mounted thereon; a top hinge means secured to said support means by one leaf of said hinge means and having leg support means secured to the other leaf of said hinge, said leg support means being provided with an upper crossbar member and a lower crossbar member, said upper crossbar member having a latch block means and a slot and said lower crossbar member having an opening in its middle portion; a bottom hinge means having a latching means for securing said stand device in an open position and in a closed position, said latching means including a tongue member having its inner end hingedly secured to said support means and its outer end formed with a slot therein and its middle portion having an opening therein formed to fit around said securing block of said support means; a latch key means having its bit portion retained in said latch block means of said upper crossbar member and having said lower end formed to fit into said slot of said tongue member; and flange retaining means mounted on said support means above said tongue member and having a slot formed in its upper portion to receive said tip of said lower end of said latch key when said stand device is in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A stand device for a musical instrument case according to claim 1 in which said leg support means has leg members diverging outwardly from said top hinge means.
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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |