Supports – Props and braces
Reexamination Certificate
2007-09-11
2007-09-11
King, Anita M. (Department: 3632)
Supports
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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Furuki Fumiyoshi
Shirayanagi Eiichi
Dickstein , Shapiro, LLP.
King Anita M.
Yamaha Corporation
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