Stand accessory holder

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2003-08-05

2004-10-12

Ramirez, Ramon O (Department: 3632)

Supports

Brackets

Article holding means

C248S121000, C248S218400, C248S316700

Reexamination Certificate

active

06802484

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to the field of music. More specifically, the invention comprises an accessory holder which can be attached to a prior art microphone stand, music stand, or similar article.
2. Description of the Related Art
Modern musical bands typically perform with a wealth of electronic amplification equipment. Microphones are commonly used. For those musicians playing instruments, it is common to mount the microphone on a separate stand.
FIG. 1
shows a prior art microphone stand
10
. A heavy base (not shown) rests on the floor. Tube
12
extends upward from the base. Locking collet
14
mounts to the top of tube
12
. Mast
18
extends upward through locking collet
14
. It carries microphone clip
20
which, in turn, mounts microphone
22
. Cord
24
leads to the amplification equipment.
Those skilled in the art will know that the height of microphone
22
is adjusted by loosening locking collet
14
and sliding mast
18
in and out of tube
12
. Once the desired height is obtained, locking collet
14
is turned clockwise until it is tight. This action frictionally engages mast
18
within tube
12
. Those skilled in the art will also know that the particular type of microphone stand shown is but one of many. The features depicted are typical however. It is also true that similar stands are used for other purposes, such as holding sheet music.
While not intending to cast aspersions on musicians in general, it is commonly known that many members of that profession like to smoke and drink while performing. This presents a dilemma for the musician He or she must generally use both hands to play the instrument. A beverage or cigarette must therefore be lad down somewhere on the stage, producing trip and fie hazards.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention comprises accessory holder designed t o attach to a microphone stand or simile article. The microphone s stand has a lower tube, a lock colt on the top of the lower tube, and a mast extending upward from the locking colt. The accessory holder has a top mount with a mast receiver that slips around the mast just over the top of the locking collet. The accessory holder also has a clip designed to slip around and engage the mast below the locking collet in order to lock the holder to the microphone stand. A variety of holding devices can be affixed to the accessory holder, including devices configure to hold an ashtray, a beverage, and a pick.


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