Music – Instruments – Stringed
Patent
1981-01-16
1982-02-23
Franklin, Lawrence R.
Music
Instruments
Stringed
84327, G10G 500
Patent
active
043164021
ABSTRACT:
An improved end pin for the violoncello and the string bass which comprises a receiving member having an outer nonslip support surface with an arcuate portion adapted to contact floor. The receiving member includes a cavity for receiving the existing end pin of a violoncello or string bass, in the case of retrofit applications, or a rod projecting out for replacement of existing pins. Means are provided for securely locking an existing end pin into the cavity of the receiving member. A yoke member is pivotally mounted to the receiving member for arcuate movement about the support surface and includes an opening therethrough for adjustably receiving a pin means. An adjustable pin means having a first pointed end extending from the yoke mounting to contact a surface for supporting said violoncello or string bass and a second end extending from the yoke to the outer support surface of the receiving member for adjustably securing said yoke relative to the receiving member. The end pin includes between said ends a means for adjustable mounting within the yoke.
REFERENCES:
patent: 838649 (1906-12-01), Rockwell
patent: 2502229 (1950-03-01), Miller
patent: 3160050 (1964-12-01), Klein
L. A. Elkington, 1963 Catalog, p. 28.
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