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US5689077A
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Musical score display and audio system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-09-13
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Granted: 1997-11-18
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Expires: 2016-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A disc player is electronically connectable to a foot operated controller and a monitor is electronically connectable to the player. The monitor includes speakers for audio output and a screen for video output. The monitor further includes sheet music clips for attaching sheet music to the monitor and music stand clips for attaching the monitor to a music sheet holder of a music stand.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J. Jasinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:14
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B15/00; G09B15/001; G09B15/002; G09B15/02; G09B15/04; G10; G10G; G10G1/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S84/00; Y10S84/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A musical score display system comprising: a. a monitor including a screen; b. a means for showing a musical score display on the screen; c. the monitor including a sheet music attachment means for attaching a top edge of sheet music to the monitor, above the screen; and d. a shelf configured to slide in and out of the monitor, for supporting a bottom edge of the sheet music.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A musical score display system comprising: a. a monitor including a screen; b. a means for showing a musical score display on the screen; c. the monitor including a sheet music attachment means for attaching a top edge of sheet music to the monitor, above the screen; and d. a shelf configured to slide in and out of the monitor, for supporting a bottom edge of the sheet music.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the monitor further comprises a light fixture including a light source and configured to move from a first position in which the light source is concealed to a second position in which the light source is positioned to illuminate the sheet music.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1, wherein the sheet music attachment means includes a plurality of clips pivotally attached to the monitor near a top edge of the screen.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
180 words
A musical score display system comprising: a. a monitor including a screen; b. a showing means, for showing a musical score display on the screen; c. a controlling means, for controlling the showing means; d. the controlling means comprising a foot operated controller including a first surface and a second surface disposed at an acute angle to a plane of the first surface, the first surface facing substantially upward and the second surface adapted to generally face toward a user when the controller is positioned on a floor for use; e. the first surface including a home switch for controlling the showing means to show a first page of the display on the screen, and an end switch for controlling the showing means to show a last page of the display on the screen; f. the second surface including a back switch for controlling the showing means to show an immediately previous page of the display on the screen, and a forward switch for controlling the showing means to show an immediately following page of the display on the screen.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
180 words
A musical score display system comprising: a. a monitor including a screen; b. a showing means, for showing a musical score display on the screen; c. a controlling means, for controlling the showing means; d. the controlling means comprising a foot operated controller including a first surface and a second surface disposed at an acute angle to a plane of the first surface, the first surface facing substantially upward and the second surface adapted to generally face toward a user when the controller is positioned on a floor for use; e. the first surface including a home switch for controlling the showing means to show a first page of the display on the screen, and an end switch for controlling the showing means to show a last page of the display on the screen; f. the second surface including a back switch for controlling the showing means to show an immediately previous page of the display on the screen, and a forward switch for controlling the showing means to show an immediately following page of the display on the screen.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-11-17 | 2001-05-19 | 2001-11-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-17 | 2005-05-19 | 2005-11-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-11-17 | 2009-05-19 | 2009-11-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |