Music – Accessories
Reexamination Certificate
1998-03-19
2001-01-09
Nappi, Robert E. (Department: 2837)
Music
Accessories
C084S183000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06172293
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present application is related to devices for covering pianos. Specifically, the present invention is related to grand piano covers having multiple pieces such that tuning and playing are enabled while the piano remains covered and protected.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Grand pianos, including baby grand pianos, are beautiful instruments which should be kept in the best possible condition, for both functional and aesthetic reasons. Indeed, in some situations, grand pianos are valued as much for their appearance, as for their musical attributes.
To protect pianos, particularly the exposed wood surfaces, piano covers are often used. In the past, piano covers protecting grand pianos have been formed in one piece, covering both the closed lid and the rim. One-piece covers are adequate, until a piano is to be played or tuned. At this time, the cover must be removed to allow raising the lid, raising the fall board, and accessing the keyboard and music rack. The piano is vulnerable to damage when the cover is removed. The piano is most vulnerable to damage when people are nearby, yet is uncovered during this time.
What would be desirable and has not hitherto been provided is a piano cover adapted to protect a grand piano during use.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a multi-piece piano cover adapted to cover a grand piano, the piano having a lid and a rim portion. One lid cover includes a front pocket portion which receives the piano front lid portion and partially secures the lid cover to the lid. One lid cover includes elastic in the periphery such that the lid cover can be stretched over the lid and secured under the lid by the elastic material. The lid cover can include a strap to secure the lid cover to the lid, with the strap being removably attachable to the lid cover and extending under the lid when in place. The lid cover can be snugly fit to the rim along its entire circumference, or it can be made with a loose flap along the straight (“bass”) side of the piano.
One rim cover is adapted to drape over the rim top edge and is at least partially secured by elastic material extending along the periphery of the rim cover. Another rim cover includes vertical stiffening members to hook over the rim top edge. Yet another rim cover includes a seam containing a wire running horizontally along the inside of the rim while in place.
The present invention allows a grand piano to be protected while the paino is not in use and the lid is lowered. The present invention also allows a grand piano to be protected while in use during piano practice, service or tuning. The piano lid can be raised and the keys played while the lid and rim covers are in place. The covers protect the case of the piano from scratches, small nicks, fading, and various other low-impact damage that commonly occur to pianos.
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Fletcher Marlon
Nappi Robert E.
Nawrocki, Rooney & Silvertson, P.A.
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