Stable positioning harness for suspending a musical instrument on the player
US9373312B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG10D1/02
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A harness for suspending a large stringed instrument on the player. A peg belt wraps around and secures the harness to the peg box. A strap assembly stretches diagonally across the player's back from the peg belt to the endpin or anchor. The strap assembly has a central sash with a bottom extension and a top extension. Optional detachable sash cushions attach to the inner surface of the sash. An eyelet in the bottom extension attaches at the endpin. A neck connector extends from the outer surface of the sash near the top end of the sash. The free end of the neck connector loops between the neck/fingerboard and instrument body and detachably attaches to the free end of the top extension. The peg belt detachably attaches to the neck connector. An optional chest cushion hangs from the instrument where the neck/fingerboard attach to the instrument body.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.