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Multi-purpose entertainer stand
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2000-11-10
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Granted: 2001-11-13
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Expires: 2020-11-10
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose entertainer stand comprises a central mast and a base, the base having a hub and a plurality of legs pivotally attached to the hub for supporting the stand. The hub is connected to the central mast. A main body is connected to the central mast and is vertically adjustable along the central mast. A pivot body is pivotally attached to the main body for supporting a microphone, the microphone being vertically adjustable by rotating the pivot body relative to the main body. A music easel is pivotally attached to the central mast for displaying sheet music. Preferably the hub and music easel are also vertically adjustable along the central mast.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin L. Sammons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:54
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B19/00; A47B19/002; G; G10; G10G; G10G5/00; H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/08; H04R1/083; A47B2019/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
An entertainer stand comprising: a central mast; a base comprising a hub connected to the central mast and a plurality of legs pivotally attached to the hub for supporting the stand; a microphone module comprising a main body connected to the central mast and vertically adjustable along the central mast, and a pivot body pivotally attached to the main body for supporting a microphone; and a music module comprising a music easel pivotally attached to the central mast.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
An entertainer stand comprising: a central mast; a base comprising a hub connected to the central mast and a plurality of legs pivotally attached to the hub for supporting the stand; a microphone module comprising a main body connected to the central mast and vertically adjustable along the central mast, and a pivot body pivotally attached to the main body for supporting a microphone; and a music module comprising a music easel pivotally attached to the central mast.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , further comprising an instrument module comprising a pair of feet pivotally attached to a pair of legs for supporting an instrument.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The entertainer stand of claim 2 , wherein the instrument module further comprises a neck attached to the central mast and cooperating with the feet to provide instrument support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The entertainer stand of claim 2 , wherein the feet have a general hook-shape defined by a jutted distal end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The entertainer stand of claim 2 , wherein the feet are spaced and sized to receive the base of a guitar therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , wherein the easel is pivotally attached to a sleeve connected to the central support, the sleeve being rotatably adjustable about the central support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , wherein the main body is rotatably adjustable about the central mast.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , the microphone module further comprising a plurality of pivot bodies pivotally attached to the main body for supporting a plurality of microphones.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The entertainer stand of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of pivot bodies are pivotal about a plurality of first axes normal to the central mast.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The entertainer stand of claim 9 , the microphone module further comprising a plurality of risers pivotally attached to the plurality of pivot bodies, the risers for supporting a plurality of microphones.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The entertainer stand of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of risers are pivotal about a plurality of second axes normal to the plurality of first axes.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , wherein the microphone module further comprises a plurality of main bodies and a plurality of pivot bodies pivotally attached to the main bodies.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , wherein the mast comprises at least two telescoping tubes vertically adjustable relative to each other.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , wherein the legs are each pivotal between a storing position generally parallel with the central mast, and a supporting position non-parallel with the central mast.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
30 words
The entertainer stand of claim 2 , wherein the feet are each pivotal between a storing position generally parallel with the legs, and a supporting position non-parallel with the legs.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , wherein the hub is vertically adjustable along the central mast.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The entertainer stand of claim 3 , wherein the neck is vertically adjustable along the central mast.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
38 words
The entertainer stand of claim 3 , wherein the neck is pivotally attached to the central mast and pivotal between a storing position generally parallel with the central mast, and a supporting position non-parallel with the central mast.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , wherein the easel is pivotally attached to a sleeve connected to the central support, the sleeve being vertically adjustable along the central support.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
The entertainer stand of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the hub, the main body, and the music easel includes a locking mechanism for selectively engaging the central mast to fix position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
72 words
The entertainer stand of claim 20 , wherein the locking mechanism comprises a peg having a hole therethrough for receiving the central mast, the peg fitting in an aperture formed in at least one of the hub, the main body, the neck, and the music easel and communicating with a bore therein which receives the central mast, the locking mechanism including means for controlling the position of the peg within the aperture.
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