US5744735A
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Folding guitar stand
Assignee: Hwa Shin Musical Instrument Co Ltd
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Filing: 1995-12-12
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Granted: 1998-04-28
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Expires: 2015-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A folding guitar stand includes a top member, two legs pivotably connected to a hollow bottom side of the top member, two connecting rods pivotably connected to the legs for supporting a guitar, and two foot members respectively fixed to the legs at the bottom, with each foot member having two balance rods being pivotable in opposite directions for supporting the stand on the ground.
Inventors
- 👤 Tsun-Chi Liao
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:14
CPC Classifications
G; G10; G10G; G10G5/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S224/00; Y10S224/91
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A folding guitar stand comprising a top member, two legs pivotally connected to said top member for pivotable movement between an extended position and a closed position, two supporting rods pivotally connected to said legs at a front side of each said leg and pivotable between an extended position perpendicular to said legs and a closed position in close attachment to said legs, a foot member fastened to each said leg at one and thereof remote from said top member, each said foot member including a base, a coupling block on the base, the block being fixedly secured to said leg, a pivot pin, a first balance rod and a second balance rod pivotally mounted to the base for pivotal movement about the pivot pin through a fixed angle in opposite directions between an outward position of use and an inward position of storage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A folding guitar stand comprising a top member, two legs pivotally connected to said top member for pivotable movement between an extended position and a closed position, two supporting rods pivotally connected to said legs at a front side of each said leg and pivotable between an extended position perpendicular to said legs and a closed position in close attachment to said legs, a foot member fastened to each said leg at one and thereof remote from said top member, each said foot member including a base, a coupling block on the base, the block being fixedly secured to said leg, a pivot pin, a first balance rod and a second balance rod pivotally mounted to the base for pivotal movement about the pivot pin through a fixed angle in opposite directions between an outward position of use and an inward position of storage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The folding guitar stand of claim 1 wherein said first balance rod is longer than said second balance rod and pivotable outwardly towards the front side of the leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The folding guitar stand of claim 1 wherein each of said first balance rod and said second balance rod has one end pivotably connected to the pivot pin of their respective base, and an opposite and terminating in a downwardly extending projecting portion for engaging the ground.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The folding guitar stand of claim 3 wherein the base of each foot member has two offset longitudinal slots at two opposite ends for receiving the respective balance rods in the inward position of storage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US5375497A
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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) | 2001-04-27 | 2001-10-27 | 2002-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-04-27 | 2005-10-27 | 2006-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-04-27 | 2009-10-27 | 2010-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |