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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167148 | Convertible instrument rack A convertible instrument rack includes a frame and multiple yoke sets. The frame includes support members and the yoke sets each include at least three yoke members which are each placed on a respective one of the support members. The respective position of the supp... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8162156 | Implement holder and methods of use An implement holder adapted to hold implements having slender, elongate handles is described. Embodiments of the implement holder comprise resilient foam in which slots for holding slender implements reside. Various embodiments are adapted to hold dental instruments... | 04/24/2012 |
| 7300027 | Musical instrument hanger An instrument hanger attachable to a microphone stand facilitates the supporting or hanging of various musical instruments on the stand. The hanger has an annular loop portion for receiving the top portion of the shaft of the stand, a neck and an instrument holding ... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294775 | Drum support assembly A drum support assembly includes an elongated plate that has a bottom end and a top end. The plate has a first side and a second side. A bottom panel is attached to the bottom end. The bottom panel has a top side and a bottom side. An angle between the top side and ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291775 | Multifunctional musical instrument stand A musical instrument stand includes a base, a rod mounted on the base, a first mounting seat mounted on the rod, a second mounting seat mounted on the rod and located between the base and the first mounting seat, a plurality of first support members each detachably ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7259310 | Wall holder for musical instrument The invention relates to a wall holder for at least one musical instrument having a neck or a similar taper, in particular a guitar or bass guitar, including a mounting which is fastened or can be fastened to the wall and at least two support elements which are arra... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7204375 | Display arm for cymbal Disclosed is a display arm for a musical cymbal. The arm allows cymbals to be presented in a retail environment without interfering with playability. This allows consumers to play the cymbal to determine whether or not it meets their musical needs. The display arm a... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7166790 | Percussion instrument carrier assembly Drum hardware and drum secured thereon are preferably supported on a vest type, T-bar or tubular carrier having a plurality of separate parts removable from each other and formed of a rigid plastic, light metal such as magnesium, aluminum or titanium. The removable ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7143986 | Stabilizing device A stabilizing device for reducing or eliminating the vibration in an object to allow for easier and more accurate operation of the object. The stabilizing device includes an object bracket, legs, side arms and front arms. The legs and arms move the vibrations away f... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7118079 | Telescope with foldable and extendable base A telescope with a foldable and extendable base that can be extended before use and folded after use, including a telescope main body being cradled in a socket; a stanchion having an upper joint connecting to a joint base of the socket; a left base having a ring wit... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7014030 | Modular substructure for material handling A structural frame assembly that is adapted to support a chute of a sorting machine, the frame assembly including two laterally spaced beams and at least one cross-beam interconnecting the two laterally spaced beams, the beams and the at least one cross-beam includi... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6957794 | Anti-vibration and anti-tilt structure An improved structure (stand) for providing flexibility for holding and mounting components, such as microscopes and cameras, in order to eliminate disruptions from undesirable vibrations and tilting of the mounted component. The stand uses a vertical stand member, ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6750388 | Transportable bell arrangement A method of generating music using a plurality of bells (312, 314) is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of mounting said plurality of bells (312, 314), in playable dispositions, on a mobile platform (302), transporting the mobile platfor... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6540182 | Stand for musical instruments A stand for musical instruments having a body and a neck, the stand including a pedestal, two elongate spaced support members provided on the pedestal and extending parallel to each other for supporting the body of musical instrument, and a bearing member... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6471078 | Mobile percussion instrument field rack system A mobile percussion-instrument field rack that holds a multiplicity of percussion instruments such that one or more percussionists can play at the same time. The field rack is foldable and easily transported, preferably in between the seats of a bus. It h... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6422522 | Stand for supporting a musical instrument A stand (10) for supporting a musical instrument (12), such as a guitar, in an upright position when not in use and for retention on the instrument when the instrument is in use. The stand comprises a mounting base (22) secured to the rear surface of the ... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6281417 | Musical instrument display stand A musical instrument stand, for mounting and display of one or a plurality of musical instruments such as a guitar. The device features an elongated member that is either attachable to a wall or floor mounted. Instruments are mounted between a pair of upp... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6220459 | Saxophone stand An improved saxophone stand for preventing accidental damage due to rotation of the instrument while on the stand, the stand including a relatively lightweight, aluminum or polymeric , structural bar base supporting a vertical member and a pivotal diagona... | 04/24/2001 |
| 6179135 | Support assembly for a stringed musical instrument A support device for holding guitar or other stringed instrument. The support assembly includes a base for mounting on a structure such as a wall or an amplifier. A bracket extends from the base and has an opening for receiving an instrument neck. The ope... | 01/30/2001 |
| 6164464 | Device for supporting objects The present invention relates to a device for supporting articles, and for the purpose of providing a device which is simple to use, requires small space during transport and can be manufactured from simple elements, it is according to the invention sugge... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6145801 | Attachable and folding instrument case stand A folding instrument case stand attachable to the instrument case to support the case in an upright, tilted position. The stand is particularly adaptable for use with a stringed instrument case, for example a guitar case. The stand has spring loaded diver... | 11/14/2000 |
| 5875652 | Mobile foldable strorage cart for music stands A mobile foldable storage cart for music stands wherein a tubular frame assembly is constructed and arranged to form a cart which is foldable to a storage position when not in use. A telescopic rod assembly is provided for maintaining the frame assembly i... | 03/02/1999 |
| 5520292 | Percussion instrument mounting apparatus An articulated support apparatus for percussion instruments comprising first, second and third upright legs, a primary elongated bar structure extending generally horizontally between and supported by the first and second legs, and a secondary elongated b... | 05/28/1996 |
| 5495951 | Mobile music stand cart and method A mobile music stand rack having forward and rear support frames, an upper longitudinal elongate guide section and a lower longitudinally extending support section. These are arranged so that the music stands that are loaded onto the rack are positioned a... | 03/05/1996 |
| 5454473 | Multiple instrument-supporting stand A stand for supporting simultaneously one or more guitars consists of an upright post having three yokes at its upper end and three radially extending legs assembled on a hub at its lower end. Each leg carries a holding member, vertically aligned under a ... | 10/03/1995 |
| 5346073 | Portable guitar stand A portable guitar stand, which can be used with guitars, and can rest atop an amplifier or table and support guitars or similar objects without clamping or permanently attaching the stand to the fixtures. The object is cradled by a recess in the stand whi... | 09/13/1994 |
| 5301823 | Rack for hanging musical instruments An improved rack for the ornamental display of stringed instruments is shown and described. The rack mounts against a vertical wall and is fully adjustable thereby accommodating instruments of varying neck widths and head sizes and orientations. The rack ... | 04/12/1994 |
| 5165552 | Cymbal display and storage rack A cymbal display and storage rack is shown which includes a plurality of overhead supports and a plurality of dividers at the base which provide for storage of cymbals on edge. The rack has a base with supporting feet and elongated upwardly extending supp... | 11/24/1992 |
| 4666110 | Collapsible holder for crash cymbals A holder for a pair of crash cymbals of the type which are generally employed in orchestral performances is constructed to be collapsible for facilitating storage thereof and transportation between engagements of a percussionist. A pair of cymbal holder m... | 05/19/1987 |
| 4579229 | Drum accessory rail The invention is an improved accessory support system. The system comprises a main bar supported by a plurality of support legs. The main bar is comprised of a plurality of bar members which are connected to each other by hinges that either fold or may be... | 04/01/1986 |
| 4205818 | Musical instrument stand A stand is adapted to support a musical instrument, such as a guitar, in an upright manner and is adapted to be assembled or disassembled in a rapid and convenient manner. The stand includes a pair of spaced-apart upright L-shaped members inclined toward ... | 06/03/1980 |
| 4187947 | Combination musical instrument stand A combination musical instrument stand for various woodwinds including a flat base with a hinged platform for supporting a saxophone, a hinged upright peg for sleevably receiving and vertically supporting a flute, and a two-piece interconnected and remova... | 02/12/1980 |
| 4078753 | Bracket for displaying and storing musical instruments A bracket for displaying and storing musical instruments such as guitars, banjos, mandolins, fiddles, or the like. The bracket suspends the instrument by its neck. The bracket may be attached to a wall or ceiling, or suspended from a ceiling by a chain.... | 03/14/1978 |
| 4036462 | Musical instrument supporting apparatus A supporting apparatus for musical instruments. A pair of complementary collapsible members are joined by a variable length member, the structure adapted for supporting one or more musical instruments. Each collapsible member comprises a central hub havin... | 07/19/1977 |
