US5027688A
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Brace type angle-detecting device for musical tone control
Assignee: Yamaha Corp
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Filing: 1989-05-15
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Granted: 1991-07-02
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Expires: 2009-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A brace type angle-detecting device for musical tone control includes a brace to be fit around a joint portion of a player and an angle-detecting mechanism mounted on the brace for detecting the bending angle of the player's joint and producing a musical tone control signal in response to the angle of the player's joint. The angle-detecting mechanism includes first and second elongated members detachably mounted on the brace which are connected to one another so as to be pivotable in a bending direction of the player's joint. The device includes a fastener for tightly fastening the brace to a body member of the player.
Inventors
- 👤 Hideo Suzuki
- 👤 Shunichi Matsushima
- 👤 Masahiko Obata
- 👤 Masao Sakama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 02:14
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10H; G10H1/00; G10H1/02; G10H1/04; G10H1/053; G10H1/055; G10H1/0558; G10H2220/00; G10H2220/155; G10H2220/321
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A brace type angle-detecting device for musical tone control, comprising: a brace to be fit around a joint portion of a player; tightening means, attached to at least one end of the brace, for tightening the brace to a body member of the player; and angle-detecting means for detecting the bending angle of the player's joint and producing a musical tone control signal in accordance with the angle of the player's joint, thereby controlling a musical tone, the angle-detecting means comprising first and second elongated plates detachably mounted to the brace, one end of the first elongated plate being joined to one end of the second elongated plate such that the first and second elongated plates are pivotable in a bending direction of the player's joint.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A brace type angle-detecting device for musical tone control, comprising: a brace to be fit around a joint portion of a player; tightening means, attached to at least one end of the brace, for tightening the brace to a body member of the player; and angle-detecting means for detecting the bending angle of the player's joint and producing a musical tone control signal in accordance with the angle of the player's joint, thereby controlling a musical tone, the angle-detecting means comprising first and second elongated plates detachably mounted to the brace, one end of the first elongated plate being joined to one end of the second elongated plate such that the first and second elongated plates are pivotable in a bending direction of the player's joint.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A brace type angle-detecting device for musical tone control according to claim 1, wherein said tightening means comprises an elastic band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A brace type angle-detecting device for musical tone control according to claim 1, wherein said tightening means comprises an elastic strap which has a loop tape end and a hook tape end each being fastenable to the other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A brace type angle-detecting device for musical tone control, according to claim 1, further comprising a flexible waterproof cover mounted on the brace, said angle-detecting means being inserted in and attached to the cover.
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