US3948476A
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Detachable music stand for use in conjunction with a stringed instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-12-05
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Granted: 1976-04-06
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Expires: 1994-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A detachable music stand adapted to be carried on a stringed instrument comprising a main body or music note support member on which a music note or book is adapted to held in position, an angle member having one arm connected to the underside of said main body, a first bar member having one end pivotally connected to the other arm of said angle member, first suction cups supported at a midpoint between the opposite ends of said first bar member, a second bar member pivoted at one end to the other end of said first bar member for pivotal movement relative thereto and second suction cups supported at the other end of said second bar member.
Inventors
- 👤 Shiniti Kuniyosi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/004; G; G10; G10G; G10G7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A detachable music stand for use in conjunction with a stringed instrument which comprises in combination a music note support member, an angle member having one arm which is normal to the plane of said music note support member and connected to the underside of the support member, a first bar member having one end extending in parallel to said support member and pivoted to the other arm of said angle member which is parallel to said support member, first attachment means mounted on said first bar member at a midpoint between the opposite ends of the bar member for attaching to a selected portion of said instrument, a second bar member having one end pivoted to the other end of said first bar member for pivotal movement between a first position in which the second bar member extends substantially in parallel to the first bar member and a second position in which the second bar member extends substantially at right angles thereto and second attachment means mounted at the other end of said second bar member for attaching to another portion of said instrument.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A detachable music stand for use in conjunction with a stringed instrument which comprises in combination a music note support member, an angle member having one arm which is normal to the plane of said music note support member and connected to the underside of the support member, a first bar member having one end extending in parallel to said support member and pivoted to the other arm of said angle member which is parallel to said support member, first attachment means mounted on said first bar member at a midpoint between the opposite ends of the bar member for attaching to a selected portion of said instrument, a second bar member having one end pivoted to the other end of said first bar member for pivotal movement between a first position in which the second bar member extends substantially in parallel to the first bar member and a second position in which the second bar member extends substantially at right angles thereto and second attachment means mounted at the other end of said second bar member for attaching to another portion of said instrument.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The detachable music stand for use in conjunction with a stringed instrument as set forth in claim 1, in which the position of said music note support member is adjustable by said pivotal connection between said angle member and first bar member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The detachable music stand for use in conjunction with a stringed instrument as set forth in claim 1, in which said first and second attachment means are in the form of rubber cups which adhere to said stringed instrument by suction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The detachable music stand for use in conjunction with a stringed instrument as set forth in claim 1, in which said first attachment means are mounted at their bottoms on a support plate which is connected to a pillar member extending laterally from said first bar member at right angles thereto and the tops of said attachment means direct to said stringed instrument.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
64 words
The detachable music stand for use in conjunction with a stringed instrument as set forth in claim 1, in which said second attachment means are mounted at their bottoms on a support plate which is connected to a pillar member extending laterally from said second bar member at right angles thereto and the tops of said second attachment means direct to said stringed instrument.
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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) | 1979-04-06 | 1979-10-06 | 1980-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-06 | 1983-10-06 | 1984-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-06 | 1987-10-06 | 1988-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |