Free standing multi-harp holder
US5479841A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S224/91
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A free standing harmonica holder designed to fit onto a microphone stand thus leaving the musicians hands free to play other instruments. Consisting of a means to attach the unit to a microphone stand by the use of common microphone threads 94. A way to hold a standard microphone 12 by employing a U-bolt 96 and U-bolt nuts 63. A way to hold one or more harmonicas by means of harp holding plates 40 and compression springs 46. A means to quickly change from one harmonica to another by utilizing a pivot point 100 at the back end of the tapered sound chamber 20. A means of keeping the harmonica robe played in the desired relationship to the microphone by employing a mechanical locking device 75 consisting of a spring seat 70 mounted to the base 50 that holds a compression spring 72 and a locking head 74 that fits into notches 38 in the back of said tapered sound chamber head 20, also consisting of a means to keep said harmonica 98 in the desired relationship to the musician by employing a second pivot point 102 near the base.
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