Music – Instruments – Stringed
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-30
2001-07-10
Ro, Bentsu (Department: 2837)
Music
Instruments
Stringed
C084S327000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06259007
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to musical instruments and, more particularly, to accessories used therewith.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
It is accepted practice for a standing musician to rest the back of an acoustic guitar against his torso while performing. The area of contact with the back of the guitar may be large or small depending upon the stature and playing technique of the guitarist. Regardless, it has been found that any contact of this sort tends to reduce the resonance of the guitar and degrade its tone.
Holding the guitar away from the torso while performing for a prolonged period of time leads to fatigue and, ultimately, poor musicianship. Some have proposed stands and holders of various sorts to reduce such fatigue. As a group, these devices have been difficult to use and, for this reason, have not seen widespread acceptance among serious musicians.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In light of the problems associated with the known devices for holding a musical instrument adjacent a user, it is a principal object of the invention to provide a positioning device of uncomplicated construction which may be releasably attached to a musical instrument such as an acoustic guitar, mandolin or banjo for retaining the instrument at a predetermined distance from the torso of a user. The device improves the tone of the instrument to which it is attached and prolongs the instrument's life by separating such from damaging buttons, buckles, and the like worn by users.
It is another object of the invention to provide a positioning device of the type described which can be easily attached and detached from a musical instrument without special tools or training and without marring the instrument.
It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof in a musical instrument positioning device for the purposes described which is lightweight in construction, inexpensive to manufacture, and dependable in use.
Briefly, the musical instrument positioning device in accordance with this invention achieves the intended objects by featuring an arcuate body with a pair of musical instrument-gripping arms at its opposed ends. A pair of felt mats are affixed to the concave surface of the arcuate body adjacent each arm. A pair of foam pads are affixed to the arms so as to overlap and slidably engage the felt mats.
The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
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Kensett's Improved Device of Holding Violins in Position, Jan. 1892.
Greiner Stephen R.
Lockett Kim
Ro Bentsu
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