Music – Instruments – Stringed
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-18
2001-11-27
Nappi, Robert B. (Department: 2837)
Music
Instruments
Stringed
C084S453000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06323405
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a multifunctional guitar stand. More particularly, the present invention relates to a multifunctional guitar stand which can receive a guitar, a microphone, and a music rest.
Referring to
FIG. 4
, a conventional guitar stand has a lower rod
91
and three legs
96
connected by a four-way joint
97
. An upper rod
94
is inserted in the lower rod
91
. A U-shaped upper fork
95
extends from an upper end of the upper rod
94
. A transverse pipe
93
is connected to the lower rod
91
. A U-shaped lower fork
92
is inserted in the transverse pipe
93
. Since the upper rod
94
is inserted in the lower rod
91
only, the upper rod
94
and the lower rod
91
are not fastened tightly. The upper rod
94
may fall down after a long period of usage. Furthermore, the upper rod
94
and the U-shaped upper fork
95
will occupy a large room while transporting.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a guitar stand which is easily adjusted.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a guitar stand which has a T-shaped joint having a first recess and a second recess so that the user can hold the T-shaped joint easily via the first recess and the second recess.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a guitar stand which can receive a guitar.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a guitar stand which can receive a microphone.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a guitar stand which can receive a music rest.
Accordingly, a multifunctional guitar stand comprises a tripod stand, a lower pipe disposed on the tripod stand, a middle pipe inserted in the lower pipe, a T-shaped joint disposed on the middle pipe, an upper pipe inserted in the T-shaped joint, a microphone stand disposed on the upper pipe, a retaining fork device connected to the T-shaped joint, and a U-shaped fork inserted through the lower pipe. The T-shaped joint has a transverse block, and a longitudinal tube inserted through the transverse block. The longitudinal tube has a through hole receiving a lower end of the upper pipe and an upper end of the middle pipe. The transverse block has a threaded hole, a distal flange, a blocking protrusion, a first recess, and a second recess. The retaining fork device has a threaded aperture, a neck rod, and two curved bars. The neck rod is inserted in the transverse block. A bolt fastens the neck rod and the transverse block pivotally via the threaded aperture and the threaded hole.
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Kamrath Alan
Lockett Kim
Nappi Robert B.
Rider Bennett Egan & Arundel LLP
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