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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7375269 | Bass guitar stand up adapter An apparatus for converting a standard electric bass guitar to play as a classical upright bass guitar. A bass guitar stand up apparatus may include a mounting stand such as a tri or uni-pod, an adapter, an arm, and a stabilizer. The apparatus may be adjustable for ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7150382 | Attachment to motorcycle to safely transport musical instruments A bracket system for mounting and dismounting a musical instrument case to a motorcycle and includes two grooved mounting posts and a mounting spool attached to the frame, rear fender, or rear fender rail of the motorcycle, and a bracket system mounted on the musica... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7028871 | Musical instrument support strap and method of manufacture A device for supporting a musical instrument on a shoulder of an individual is disclosed. The device includes a first end segment adapted to be connectable to a first portion of a musical instrument, a second end segment adapted to be connectable to a second portion... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6988647 | Device for suspending a recorder and method for using the same An apparatus for the carrying of a recorder includes a ring sized to fit around the shaft of the recorder in a position that consistently permits playability of the recorder and a strap attached to the ring having sufficient length so as to fit around the neck of th... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6780079 | Elevated game call with attachment feature A unitary game call having a platform with legs, that can be affixed to a limb of a hunter. When retained, the game call's bottom face, or sound emanating surface, is maintained in a position elevated from the hunter's limb by the legs depending from the platform. F... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6651856 | Device for suspending a recorder and method for using the same An apparatus for the carrying of a woodwind musical instrument, known as a recorder, consisting of a ring with sufficient inside diameter to fit around the shaft of the recorder and a strap attached to the ring and of sufficient length so as to fit around... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6648197 | Halo hanger An apparatus for the carrying of a woodwind musical instrument, known as a recorder, consisting of a ring with sufficient inside diameter to fit around the shaft of the recorder and a strap attached to the ring and of sufficient length so as to fit around... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6626335 | Comfortable guitar shoulder strap A guitar shoulder strap incorporates thickened, rolled edges along the length of the strap. The strap webbing between is generally about two millimeters thick and fifty millimeters wide. The thick, rolled edges are almost four millimeters thick and about ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6616024 | Support devices for woodwind musical instrument, and methods of making the same Support devices for a woodwind musical instrument, and methods for making such support devices. A support device includes a strap for hanging from the neck of the user. Attached to the strap is a brace shaped to receive the instrument. This way the instru... | 09/09/2003 |
| 6598772 | Case for musical instruments A case for musical instruments and including a shell for receiving a musical instrument and having at least one shoulder strap attachable from outside to the shell at upper and lower attachment points provided of the shell, a connection element provided a... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6581812 | Ergonomic guitar strap A dual shoulder guitar strap, has two straps. Each goes over one shoulder. The strap has length adjustment buckles for each of these straps. The strap also has a device for adjusting position of each strap on its shoulder. Length adjustments and position ... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6405908 | Strap system and method for making same A strap for guitars and the like made from recycled seat belt components. The strap includes as its components a male seat belt buckle member insertably retainable within a female seat belt buckle member, a first length of seat belt strap material and a s... | 06/18/2002 |
| 6269991 | Strap system and method for making same A strap for guitars and the like made from recycled seat belt components. The strap includes as its components a male seat belt buckle member insertably retainable within a female seat belt buckle member, a first length of seat belt strap material and a s... | 08/07/2001 |
| 6250525 | Harness attachment for a guitar A harness attachment to shoulder strap harness for holding a guitar in the front of the player which is attached to the left fret end and right strumming end of the guitar. The present invention has an additional right srumming end attachment which mounts... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6202262 | Universal strap lock A quick disconnect coupling for adapting any guitar strap having a pair of ends with throughbores to any guitar having a pair of guitar strap-attaching pegs that engage the throughbores in the pair of ends of the guitar strap of the guitar, respectively. ... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6199731 | Double strap harness for a guitar A double strap harness having right and left shoulder strap systems and a back connecting system for supporting and positioning a guitar or similar instrument in front of a player. The right shoulder strap system extends over the right shoulder and is mou... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6036159 | Musical instrument stand A musical instrument stand comprises an elbow rod device, an upper rod disposed on top of the elbow rod device, a hollow tube disposed on the upper rod, an upper holder inserted through the hollow tube, and two base rods disposed under the elbow rod devic... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5947353 | Turkey call holding leg harness A turkey call holding leg harness is provided including a pair of straps each having a pair of ends including a first free end and a second end. The second finds have buckles mounted thereon for releasably coupling with the first free ends to define close... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5918785 | Carrying assembly and method thereof A harness and shoulder strap assembly to securely enclose, support, and form a carrying device for musical instrument cases. The case-engaging harness and shoulder straps are comprised of a plurality of adjustable strap loops connected by various fastenin... | 07/06/1999 |
| 5898787 | Fetal and infant audio bag apparatus A soft bag containing an audio system with multiple speakers and strap which may be worn about the abdomen of an expectant mother or carried separately by the non-expectant mother. The bag also has a storage area for carrying various sundries related to p... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5873503 | Weight support harness A harness for supporting an instrument includes a pair of shoulder straps extending from waist belts and terminating above the person's chest and another strap connected to the pair of shoulder straps and extending therefrom downward to receive a hook ass... | 02/23/1999 |
| 5810224 | Marching rack for percussion instruments A marching rack for percussion instruments includes a bow-shaped horizontal frame member having spaced instrument mounting brackets. The frame member is connected to an outer end of a support member having upper and lower arms. The support member is arran... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5806732 | Call lanyard An improved call holder lanyard comprising an elongated flexible cord having a first end, an intermediate section and a second end, with the first end having a first member thereon for slideably but resistantly engaging a portion of the intermediate secti... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5772091 | Support apparatus for a musical instrument A support apparatus (10) for supporting the weight of a musical instrument such as a saxophone (S) on the back and hips of a musician (M) is provided. A clip (12) engages a rear portion of a musician's belt (B) or pants (P). A pair of substantially rigid ... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5744735 | Folding guitar stand A folding guitar stand includes a top member, two legs pivotably connected to a hollow bottom side of the top member, two connecting rods pivotably connected to the legs for supporting a guitar, and two foot members respectively fixed to the legs at the b... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5739445 | Guitar slide bar holder A holder for a guitar slide bar wherein the slide bar may be conveniently stored by the musician on the guitar strap, the holder eliminating the necessity to search for the slide bar when needed. The slide bar holder consists of a U-shaped body which is c... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5731532 | Accordion sliding bass A sliding bass mechanism is disclosed and creates an excellent environment for the left wrist, hand and fingers to manipulate the bass and chord buttons of an accordion. This sliding bass makes possible the delivery of accurate rhythmic and harmonious pul... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5721389 | Carrying and/or holding device for musical percussion instruments The invention relates to a carrying and/or holding device for musical percussion instruments, particularly with an attachment for an instrument, such as a tom-tom drum, wherein the attachment is fastened by means of an upper bearing and a lower bearing to... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5718364 | Harmonica shoulder holster A new Harmonica Shoulder Holster for offering an easy, efficient, and attractive means of carrying musical harmonicas. The inventive device includes a backing material, a plurality of harmonica pockets, a plurality of note pockets, a leg strap, a pants st... | 02/17/1998 |
| 5696338 | Cello, bass and bass drum floor protector An improved floor protector for cello, bass, and bass drum endpins including raised supports on the upper surface to support the endpin effectively at multiple points. Moreover, the floor protector has a curved dome-like top which enables the endpin to en... | 12/09/1997 |
| 5684258 | Device holder for drums A device holder which includes a substantially L-shaped holder base having a horizontal mounting portion adapted for fastening to the counterhoop of a drum and a vertical holder portion with a cup-like head, a grooved cone supported on a spring in the cup... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5608177 | Multiple harmonica holder A multiple harmonica holder for supporting a plurality of harmonicas from the neck and shoulders of a musician. The multiple harmonica holder includes a harmonica holder device and a support for positioning the harmonicas such that they are accessible for... | 03/04/1997 |
| 5596158 | Three-paint suspension of musical instruments A three-point harness strap for suspending a musical instrument which has a main body and an extension, with a first connector for attaching the strap to the main body of the instrument, a second connector for attaching the strap to the extension of the i... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5573158 | Spinning drum carrier A spinning drum carrier having a carrier frame including a curved abdomen support plate attached to a vertical support member which is curved inwardly slightly at the bottom end toward the wearer. The top of the vertical support member is angled inwardly ... | 11/12/1996 |
| 5553529 | Thumbrest ring adapter for musical instrument A ring adapter assembly is releasably attachable to a thumbrest of a woodwind musical instrument, such as an oboe, clarinet, English horn or straight saxophone, to provide an attachment ring in those instances when the thumbrest of the instrument does not... | 09/10/1996 |
| 5544561 | Intergrated mounting system for drums The instant invention relates to a bracket for mounting drums of the snare and tom-tom type comprising a bracket for mounting drums of the tom-tom type consisting of a steel plate having a lip and adjustable hooks secured by screws that grasp the top and ... | 08/13/1996 |
| 5503315 | Shoulder strap for electric or acoustic guitar A shoulder strap for musical instruments, in particular guitars, which includes a first and second portion. The first portion is arcuate from its end to the beginning of the second portion. Each end of the support is adapted to attach to a musical instrum... | 04/02/1996 |
| 5483860 | Harness for guitar or like instrument A harness that positions and stablizes a guitar or like instrument on a wearer. The harness utilizes three length-adjustable segments connected together at one end of each of the segments. The connection of the three segments is located behind the back of... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5479841 | Free standing multi-harp holder A free standing harmonica holder designed to fit onto a microphone stand thus leaving the musicians hands free to play other instruments. Consisting of a means to attach the unit to a microphone stand by the use of common microphone threads 94. A way to h... | 01/02/1996 |
| 5435220 | Storage and retrieval of drumsticks A device for storing and retrieving one or more drumsticks, comprising in combination: a casing open at its top and defining a cavity, a drumstick support movable within the cavity in opposition to a first spring into locking engagement with a second spri... | 07/25/1995 |
