US4397213A
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Harmonica holder and shroud
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-07-16
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Granted: 1983-08-09
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Expires: 2002-07-16
Abstract
Abstract A harmonica holder and shroud comprising a base plate and a parallel movable, spring-biased bar, together forming a clamp to grip a harmonica between them in position directly in front of a microphone, as determined by an insulated backstop. A leather shroud is folded over each bar and extends rearward therefrom over and under the microphone so that both harmonica and microphone are enclosed or shrouded together. A sleeve clamp secures the ends of the shrouds, as well as a rearwardly extending support for the base plate, to the microphone to hold the harmonica and shrouds in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Dana L. Hubbard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:22
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10D; G10D7/00; G10D7/12; G10D7/14; G10G; G10G5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S84/00; Y10S84/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A harmonica support comprising: a generally horizontal base plate; a generally horizontal pressure bar carried above said base plate for movement toward and away from said base plate; spring means biasing said pressure bar toward said base plate to clamp a harmonica therebetween; a top wrap and a bottom wrap of a relatively heavy sheet material shaped generally as isosceles triangles with the bases thereof folded over and secured to said pressure bar and said base plate, respectively; a microphone being receivable between said top and bottom wraps; and an adjustable clamping sleeve receivable over the trailing relatively narrow ends of said top and bottom wraps and the handle of a microphone received therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A harmonica support comprising: a generally horizontal base plate; a generally horizontal pressure bar carried above said base plate for movement toward and away from said base plate; spring means biasing said pressure bar toward said base plate to clamp a harmonica therebetween; a top wrap and a bottom wrap of a relatively heavy sheet material shaped generally as isosceles triangles with the bases thereof folded over and secured to said pressure bar and said base plate, respectively; a microphone being receivable between said top and bottom wraps; and an adjustable clamping sleeve receivable over the trailing relatively narrow ends of said top and bottom wraps and the handle of a microphone received therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The harmonica support defined by claim 1 including: a rib support secured to said base plate to extend rearward therefrom beneath said bottom wrap to be received by said clamping sleeve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The harmonica support defined by claim 1 including: a backstop secured above said base plate to limit insertion of a harmonica therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The harmonica support defined by claim 1 wherein: said heavy sheet material is relatively sound isolating and electrically insulated.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The harmonica support defined by claim 1 wherein said heavy sheet material is leather.
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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) | 1986-08-08 | 1987-02-07 | 1987-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-08 | 1991-02-07 | 1991-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-08 | 1995-02-07 | 1995-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |