US5576505A
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Music prompter for indicating note/chord changes to developmentally disabled individuals or orchestras
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1994-08-09
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Granted: 1996-11-19
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Expires: 2014-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A decentralized, expandable prompter device for special musicians and orchestras consists of a prompter control box (1) manned by a teacher/operator who activates one of three momentary switches (2a, 2b, 2c) to light corresponding L.E.D.'s (6a, 6b, 6c) attached with velcro proximate to the corresponding keys/frets of one or more instruments up to a maximum of 10, thus prompting the special musician to play that note.
Inventors
- 👤 Gair Linhart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:46
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B15/00; G09B15/001; G09B15/002; G09B15/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A decentralized, expandable prompter device for special musicians and orchestras, comprising: a) prompter control box containing three battery-powered momentary switches; b) conductor cable connecting said prompter control box to variously colored light emitting diodes (L.E.D.'s); c) velcro strips for holding said light emitting diodes (L.E.D.'s) proximate to the corresponding keys or frets of up to 10 instruments; d) note indicator letters affixed to said control box; and e) in-one connectors, downstream from said light emitting diodes (L.E.D's), which optionally accommodate mini-jacks which connect additional extensions to said control box, thereby making it possible to prompt extra instruments.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A decentralized, expandable prompter device for special musicians and orchestras, comprising: a) prompter control box containing three battery-powered momentary switches; b) conductor cable connecting said prompter control box to variously colored light emitting diodes (L.E.D.'s); c) velcro strips for holding said light emitting diodes (L.E.D.'s) proximate to the corresponding keys or frets of up to 10 instruments; d) note indicator letters affixed to said control box; and e) in-one connectors, downstream from said light emitting diodes (L.E.D's), which optionally accommodate mini-jacks which connect additional extensions to said control box, thereby making it possible to prompt extra instruments.
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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) | 1999-11-19 | 2000-05-20 | 2000-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-11-19 | 2004-05-20 | 2004-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-11-19 | 2008-05-20 | 2008-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |