US4190152A
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Musical instrument carrying case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-27
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1999-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A carrying case for musical instruments, particularly saxophones, in which means are provided for immobilizing the instrument so that it does not shift its position within the case regardless of whether the case is right side up, upside down or on its side.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L. Reiter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:07
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C11/00; A45C11/24; G; G10; G10G; G10G7/00; G10G7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
In a carrying case for storing and carrying a saxophone or similarly shaped musical instrument, said case including a floor and a cover portion; improved means for preventing said instrument from moving while in said case and for holding said instrument firmly in engagement with the floor of said case comprising: a post extending upwardly from the floor of said case and located in the crook of said saxophone between the main body and the bell thereof; resilient means secured to said post and to said floor and extending over said main body and holding the same firmly to the floor preventing movement thereof; and further resilient means secured to said post and to said floor and extending over said bell and holding the same firmly to the floor preventing movement thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
In a carrying case for storing and carrying a saxophone or similarly shaped musical instrument, said case including a floor and a cover portion; improved means for preventing said instrument from moving while in said case and for holding said instrument firmly in engagement with the floor of said case comprising: a post extending upwardly from the floor of said case and located in the crook of said saxophone between the main body and the bell thereof; resilient means secured to said post and to said floor and extending over said main body and holding the same firmly to the floor preventing movement thereof; and further resilient means secured to said post and to said floor and extending over said bell and holding the same firmly to the floor preventing movement thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The case of claim 1 wherein each said resilient means is a spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The case of claim 2 wherein a portion of each said spring extending over said instrument is encased in a tube of soft material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
131 words
In the carrying case of claim 1 for storing and carrying a saxophone or similarly shaped musical instrument, said case including a floor and a cover portion; further improved means for preventing said instrument from moving while in said case and for holding said instrument firmly in engagement with the floor of said case comprising: a pair of braces extending upwardly from said floor and secured thereto, said braces being located adjacent the top end of the main body of said instrument and being spaced relative to one another to define a space therebetween into which said top end is snugly received, thereby preventing said instrument from shifting laterally; and resilient means engaging the upper surface of said top end and holding the same securely on the floor of said case.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The case of claim 4 wherein each said resilient means is a spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The case of claim 5 wherein at least one end of said spring engaging said top end is secured to one of said braces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The case of claim 6 wherein at least one end of said spring engaging said top end is secured to the floor of said case.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The case of claim 7 wherein both ends of said spring engaging said top end are secured to said braces.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The case of claim 5 wherein both ends of said spring are secured to the floor of said case.
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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) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |