Brace rotating mechanism

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2007-09-11

2007-09-11

King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)

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Props and braces

C084S177000, C084S180000, C016S348000, C016S357000, C217S057000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10990709

ABSTRACT:
A brace is provided so as to be able to maintain the open position of a lid of a keyboard musical instrument (grand piano), is able to rotate between an erect position that maintains an open position of lid and a collapsed position, and is able to be self-standing in the erect position. A position regulating section is provided between brace and body of grand piano that maintains an angle of rotation of brace at a constant angle.

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