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Pedal operator for piano and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-01-12
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Granted: 1977-04-19
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Expires: 1996-01-12
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for pianos to allow a paraplegic to operate pedals of a piano with his forearms while playing the piano normally. It employs a pivotal arm securable to a keyboard or other convenient location on the piano and includes an operator bar extending along a length of the piano keyboard at approximately the level of the keyboard. The pivotal arm is connected to a push rod while extending downward into the region of the pedals. Attachment means for the rod to operate the sustain pedal is provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Luther Megee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 09:00
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10C; G10C3/00; G10C3/26; G10C1/00; G10C1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An operator for pedals of a piano and the like comprising an elongated bar; means positioning said bar adjacent to and extending generally parallel to the front of the keyboard of said piano or the like for movement by the forearms or wrists of the player while the player's fingers engage the keys of said keyboard; means for engaging a pedal of said piano or the like; and means coupling said operator to said engaging means to deflect said pedal upon the movement of said operator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
An operator for pedals of a piano and the like comprising an elongated bar; means positioning said bar adjacent to and extending generally parallel to the front of the keyboard of said piano or the like for movement by the forearms or wrists of the player while the player's fingers engage the keys of said keyboard; means for engaging a pedal of said piano or the like; and means coupling said operator to said engaging means to deflect said pedal upon the movement of said operator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said positioning means is secured to the keyboard area of the piano for pivotal movement responsive to activation by the player.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said elongated bar is on the order of 11 inches in length whereby it may be engaged by either arm while in normal playing position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said positioning means is movably mounted with respect to the length of said keyboard to position said elongated bar in front of selected positions of the said keyboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said positioning means positions said bar between 0 and 3 inches in front of the keys of said keyboard and between 1 inch below and 2.5 inches above the level of the white keys of the keyboard.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-04-18 | 1980-10-18 | 1981-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-18 | 1984-10-18 | 1985-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-18 | 1988-10-18 | 1989-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |