US4300743A
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Music stand tray accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-12-26
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Granted: 1981-11-17
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Expires: 1999-12-26
Abstract
Abstract An accessory removably mounted on a sheet music support stand is provided for musicians to accommodate accessories to musical instruments as well as other varied paraphernalia for which no convenient temporary storage place is provided when the musician is playing. In modified form, the accessory tray is separable into three elongated, compact parts easily transported in a separate custom-made carrying bag or together with a collapsible music stand.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl R. Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:41
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B23/00; A47B23/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A musical instrument accessory tray for a sheet music stand having a generally upright rear sheet music support member with a forwardly projecting sheet music support ledge, said tray comprising: a. a tray element; b. clamping means mounted to said tray element and adapted to securely engage said ledge; c. said clamping means being dimensioned and oriented relative to said tray element such that when engaged on said ledge, said tray is securely supported substantially horizontally adjacent said ledge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A musical instrument accessory tray for a sheet music stand having a generally upright rear sheet music support member with a forwardly projecting sheet music support ledge, said tray comprising: a. a tray element; b. clamping means mounted to said tray element and adapted to securely engage said ledge; c. said clamping means being dimensioned and oriented relative to said tray element such that when engaged on said ledge, said tray is securely supported substantially horizontally adjacent said ledge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
An accessory tray according to claim 1 wherein said clamping means includes a ledge-engaging element defining a planar surface overlying said support ledge and generally parallel thereto and of plan form greater than said ledge to provide an improved underlying sheet music support surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
An accessory tray according to claim 1 wherein said ledge is planar and said clamping means includes a ledge-engaging element comprising an elongated bar having a longitudinal slot therein by which said clamping means engages said ledge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
An accessory tray according to claim 1 wherein said clamping means supports said tray element forward and below said ledge and said tray element further defines a peripheral upright retaining rib.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
An accessory tray according to claim 1 wherein said clamping means and tray element are separable to permit the parallel compact orientation thereof for portability.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
An accessory tray according to claim 5 wherein said clamping means comprises a ledge-engaging element and a separable tray element connector whereby said accessory tray is separable into three parts for portability.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An accessory tray according to claim 6 wherein said ledge-engaging element defines a track and said tray element connector defines a rail slidably keyed into said track.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An accessory tray according to claim 7 wherein said tray element is substantially planar and said tray element connector defines a longitudinal slot removably engaged on said tray element.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
An accessory tray according to claim 4 or claim 8 wherein said tray element defines an opening in its load-carrying surface to accommodate a vessel.
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) | 1984-11-16 | 1985-05-18 | 1985-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-16 | 1989-05-18 | 1989-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-16 | 1993-05-18 | 1993-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |