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Musical notation for keyboard instruments
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-03-24
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Granted: 1996-11-12
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Expires: 2015-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A simplified method of musical notation for keyboard instruments to enable easier sight-reading and playing of music. Each octave is represented by five lines (6) of a different color to match the color of tags of the corresponding five black keys of each octave on a keyboard. Each one of these lines represents one of the five half tones or black keys of an octave on a keyboard. Each space on either side of these lines represent the seven whole tone or white keys of an octave on a keyboard.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul Mencher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B15/00; G09B15/001; G09B15/004; G09B15/005; G09B15/006; G09B15/02; G09B15/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A color sticker or marking device for each black half tone key of a conventional keyboard instrument, said color sticker being of a different color for each octave, said black half tone keys corresponding to a notation system consisting of a plurality of parallel lines spaced essentially in proportion to, and representing, said black half tone keys, said parallel lines being colored to match the color of said colored stickers of the corresponding black half tone keys, the spaces between said parallel lines representing the white full tone keys.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A color sticker or marking device for each black half tone key of a conventional keyboard instrument, said color sticker being of a different color for each octave, said black half tone keys corresponding to a notation system consisting of a plurality of parallel lines spaced essentially in proportion to, and representing, said black half tone keys, said parallel lines being colored to match the color of said colored stickers of the corresponding black half tone keys, the spaces between said parallel lines representing the white full tone keys.
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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) | 1999-11-12 | 2000-05-13 | 2000-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-11-12 | 2004-05-13 | 2004-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-11-12 | 2008-05-13 | 2008-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |