US5383634A
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Collapsible guitar stand
Assignee: Hwa Shin Musical Instrument Co Ltd
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Filing: 1993-05-10
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Granted: 1995-01-24
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Expires: 2013-05-10
Abstract
Abstract A collapsible guitar stand which includes a top member having two bottom holes spaced by a bottom frame, two front legs pivotably connected to either bottom hole of the top member, a back leg pivotably connected to a longitudinal groove on the bottom frame, and two supporting rods respectively and pivotably connected to oblong holes on the front legs to hold a guitar on the front legs. The guitar stand is collapsed by turning the supporting rods upwards toward the front legs, moving the front legs inward toward each other, and moving the back leg forward toward the front legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsun-Chi Liao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 08:50
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G5/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A collapsible guitar stand comprising: a) a crossbeam assembly including a horizontal top member having a hollow bottom portion, and a bottom frame, the bottom frame being connected to the vertical bottom portion of the top member to define a pair of bottom holes therein, the bottom frame having a groove extending along the length thereof; b) a pair of front legs, each front leg including first and second ends, the first end of each front leg being pivotally secured within a bottom hole for permitting the front legs to be folded together, and each front leg further including a forwardly facing oblong opening formed adjacent the second end; c) a back leg including a curved top end pivotally secured in the groove of the bottom frame for permitting the back leg to be folded forwardly and disposed between the front legs; and d) a pair of supporting rods, each supporting rod including a first end pivotally secured to the front leg through the oblong opening thereof for permitting the rod to be folded upwardly towards the front leg and be disposed substantially parallel and adjacent thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A collapsible guitar stand comprising: a) a crossbeam assembly including a horizontal top member having a hollow bottom portion, and a bottom frame, the bottom frame being connected to the vertical bottom portion of the top member to define a pair of bottom holes therein, the bottom frame having a groove extending along the length thereof; b) a pair of front legs, each front leg including first and second ends, the first end of each front leg being pivotally secured within a bottom hole for permitting the front legs to be folded together, and each front leg further including a forwardly facing oblong opening formed adjacent the second end; c) a back leg including a curved top end pivotally secured in the groove of the bottom frame for permitting the back leg to be folded forwardly and disposed between the front legs; and d) a pair of supporting rods, each supporting rod including a first end pivotally secured to the front leg through the oblong opening thereof for permitting the rod to be folded upwardly towards the front leg and be disposed substantially parallel and adjacent thereto.
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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) | 1998-01-23 | 1998-07-25 | 1999-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-01-23 | 2002-07-25 | 2003-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-01-23 | 2006-07-25 | 2007-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |