US4089412A
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Musical instrument reed storage assembly
Assignee: Impact Industries Inc
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Filing: 1977-03-11
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1997-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A musical instrument reed storage assembly including a base piece with a flat surface on each opposite side thereof and with musical instrument reeds with flat surfaces abutting the base piece flat surfaces and with two elastic bands spaced apart and extending over the base pieces and over the reeds for holding the reeds straight and flat on the base piece and with the elastic bands having holes for aeration of the reeds. The base piece has indicia for identifying and sequential use of the reeds and the base piece also has an area which receives pencil or pen writing for identifying the assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Karol Baugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 00:41
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D9/00; G10D9/02; G10D9/035; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/805
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A musical instrument reed storage assembly comprising a base piece of a block configuration and having a flat surface extending across one side of said base piece, a musical instrument reed having a flat surface extending across one complete side thereof and with said reed disposed on said base piece with the said flat surfaces in abutment with each other, and an elastic band of an endless girth removably extending fully around said base piece and over said reed and across said flat surface of said bass piece, said band being of a free-body girth length to stretch when extending around said base piece and over said reed and being of length to have said elastic band snug on said base piece and said reed, and thereby press said reed flat against said flat surface of said base piece, and said elastic band being of a width sufficient to extend into contact along the length of said reed for a distance which is at least several times the thickness of said band, said band has at least one opening extending through said thickness and extending over said reed for aerating said reel while on said base piece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A musical instrument reed storage assembly comprising a base piece of a block configuration and having a flat surface extending across one side of said base piece, a musical instrument reed having a flat surface extending across one complete side thereof and with said reed disposed on said base piece with the said flat surfaces in abutment with each other, and an elastic band of an endless girth removably extending fully around said base piece and over said reed and across said flat surface of said bass piece, said band being of a free-body girth length to stretch when extending around said base piece and over said reed and being of length to have said elastic band snug on said base piece and said reed, and thereby press said reed flat against said flat surface of said base piece, and said elastic band being of a width sufficient to extend into contact along the length of said reed for a distance which is at least several times the thickness of said band, said band has at least one opening extending through said thickness and extending over said reed for aerating said reel while on said base piece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The musical instrument reed storage assembly as claimed in claim 1, including a reed positioning marker on said base piece for alignment of said reed on said base piece flat surface, and said band opening being aligned with said marker relative to the position of said reed on said base piece, for assuring positioning of said reed across said opening for the aeration of said reed while on said base piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
The musical instrument reed storage assembly as claimed in claim 2, including two of said bands disposed at respective opposite ends of said reed, and with each said opening of both said two bands being respectively aligned with said marker and said reed, for assuring the positioning of said reed across both said openings for the aeration of said reed while on said base piece.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The musical instrument reed storage assembly as claimed in claim 3, including more than two of said reeds and a location marker for each said reed, and two opposite sides of said base piece each have a flat surface, and said markers being on both said base piece flat surfaces and being indicia indicative of sequential use of said reeds.
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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) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |