Stringed instrument stand
US6747197B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10G5/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Improved Stringed Instrument Stand with an L shaped bracket having a centrally located clevis joint, a hinged flat stand member, and a retaining clip, the L shaped member capable of retaining a washer, the washer having a plurality of engagement fingers that are able to engage with one of a plurality of mating linear engagement receptacles. The washer has a centrally located aperture that allows the retention of a strap holding screw of a stringed instrument. The washer is able to be placed higher or lower within the L shaped bracket thereby allowing stringed instruments having different body thickness's to be accommodated by the bracket without having to drill additional holes in the body the stringed instrument. A hinged flat stand member folds open to help hold the instrument in an upright position when being placed on a flat surface and folded closed when the instrument is being played.
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