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Music stand
Assignee: UNIQUE-QUALITY PRODUCTS Inc
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Filing: 1990-11-21
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Granted: 1992-11-24
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Expires: 2010-11-21
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a new and useful music stand comprising a base having at least three outwardly extending legs and at least one outwardly extending lower instrument support yoke; an upright section supported by the base; and a top section carried on the upright and including at least one integral upper instrument support yoke.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Norsworthy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:19
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B19/00; A47B19/002; A47B2019/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A music stand comprising: a base having at least three outwardly extending legs and at least one outwardly extending lower instrument support yoke; an upright section supported by said base; a top section carried on said upright and including an elongated substantially horizontal flat shelf-like section having at least one integral upper instrument support yoke; and a bookshelf extending along and secured to one said outwardly extending leg and also secured at one end of said bookshelf to said upright section, said bookshelf being located on an opposite side of said upright section from said at least one lower instrument support yoke.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A music stand comprising: a base having at least three outwardly extending legs and at least one outwardly extending lower instrument support yoke; an upright section supported by said base; a top section carried on said upright and including an elongated substantially horizontal flat shelf-like section having at least one integral upper instrument support yoke; and a bookshelf extending along and secured to one said outwardly extending leg and also secured at one end of said bookshelf to said upright section, said bookshelf being located on an opposite side of said upright section from said at least one lower instrument support yoke.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
121 words
A music stand comprising: a base having at least three outwardly extending legs and at least one outwardly extending lower instrument support yoke; an upright section supported by said base; a top section carried on said upright and including an elongated substantially horizontal flat shelf-like section having at least one integral upper instrument support yoke; and a bookshelf extending along and secured to one said outwardly extending leg and to said upright section, said bookshelf located on an opposite side of said upright section from said at least one lower instrument support yoke; and wherein said lower instrument support yoke includes first and second parts, one said part carried by each of two legs other than said leg carrying said bookshelf.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
121 words
A music stand comprising: a base having at least three outwardly extending legs and at least one outwardly extending lower instrument support yoke; an upright section supported by said base; a top section carried on said upright and including an elongated substantially horizontal flat shelf-like section having at least one integral upper instrument support yoke; and a bookshelf extending along and secured to one said outwardly extending leg and to said upright section, said bookshelf located on an opposite side of said upright section from said at least one lower instrument support yoke; and wherein said lower instrument support yoke includes first and second parts, one said part carried by each of two legs other than said leg carrying said bookshelf.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The music stand of claim 2 including means secured intermediate the ends of said upright section for receiving a clamp of a sheet music or microphone support arm.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The music stand of claim 3, wherein said means comprises a small horizontal shelf extending outwardly from at least one side of said upright.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The music stand of claim 2 including means secured toward an upper end of said upright section for supporting a beverage holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The music stand of claim 5, wherein said means comprises a hollow cylindrical container closed at a bottom end thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The music stand of claim 2, wherein said upright section includes secured toward an upper end thereof a second upper yoke for hanging a musical instrument.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The music stand of claim 7, wherein said upright section includes secured toward a lower end thereof and aligned with said second upper yoke a padded member for abutting a lower part of an instrument hanging in said second upper yoke.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The music stand of claim a strap associated with said second upper yoke for securing an instrument in said yoke.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The music stand of claim 2 including a strap associated with said upper instrument support yoke for securing an instrument in said yoke.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The music stand of claim 2, wherein said bookshelf is transverse to said one outwardly extending leg.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The music stand of claim 11, wherein said lower instrument support yoke includes first and second parts, one said part carried by each of two legs other than said leg carrying said bookshelf.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The music stand of claim 2, wherein said top section includes at least one threaded projection for receiving a microphone support arm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The music stand of claim 2, wherein said stand is constructed of hardwood.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The music stand of claim 2 wherein said bookshelf is transverse to said one outwardly extending leg.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
111 words
A music stand comprising: a base having at least three outwardly extending legs and at least one outwardly extending lower instrument support yoke; an upright section supported by said base; a top section carried on said upright and including an elongated substantially horizontal flat shelf-like section having at least one integral upper instrument support yoke; a bookshelf extending along and secured to one said outwardly extending leg, said bookshelf transverse to said leg and located on an opposite side of said upright section from said at least one lower instrument support yoke; and a closeable storage container secured to said upright section and supported by a top member of said bookshelf.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
111 words
A music stand comprising: a base having at least three outwardly extending legs and at least one outwardly extending lower instrument support yoke; an upright section supported by said base; a top section carried on said upright and including an elongated substantially horizontal flat shelf-like section having at least one integral upper instrument support yoke; a bookshelf extending along and secured to one said outwardly extending leg, said bookshelf transverse to said leg and located on an opposite side of said upright section from said at least one lower instrument support yoke; and a closeable storage container secured to said upright section and supported by a top member of said bookshelf.
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