Music – Instruments – Stringed
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Lockett, Kimberly R (Department: 2832)
Music
Instruments
Stringed
Reexamination Certificate
active
07932451
ABSTRACT:
At least one embodiment of the inventive technology may be an item support apparatus (1) that comprises at least two fee (4); a base (5) from which said feet extend at a first retention element (6); at least two risers (7) retained to the base by a second retention element (8); and at least one arm (9) retained to each riser by an arm retainer (10). Disclosed is a novel, efficient yet strong item support stand that may be used to support an item such as a musical instrument (a keyboard, as but one example) and that may be collapsible and/or adjustable in certain embodiments.
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Eason Donald H
Eimen Todd B
Petit Julie T
Roberts David
Workman Jonathan
Lockett Kimberly R
Santangelo Law Offices
Swift Distribution, Inc.
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