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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8106279 | Moisture drying apparatus for wind musical instruments Wind musical instrument moisture drying devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the drying device comprises a fan unit containing a fan mounted on a motor housed in an enclosure having opposite first and second ends, the fan is located within the enclosu... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8063294 | Musical instrument practice system A combining housing has first, second and third connectors. A music player has a first line adapted to be coupled to the first connector. A special effects box has a second line adapted to be coupled to the second connector. Earphones have a third line adapted to be... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8035019 | Wearable instrument supporting means A wearable instrument supporting means comprising: an instrument mountable support (10) having a surface (11); and a wearable support (1) having at least one region (4) that has a non-slip relationship with said surface (11) of the... | 10/11/2011 |
| 7956270 | Self-closing hooded cover for a stringed musical instrument The present invention specifically relates to a SELF-CLOSING HOODED COVER FOR A STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT that is specifically designed to protect a stringed musical instrument from the deleterious effects of dust and debris in addition to providing protection to ... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7872187 | Hybrid cases for the protection of up two stringed musical instruments Disclosed musical instrument cases have a semi-rigid, continuous sidewall defining a front edge with opposing first and second elongated sides and a back edge with opposing first and second elongated sides. The cases also have a partition, with front and back surfac... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7795522 | Moisture drying apparatus for wind musical instruments Wind musical instrument moisture drying devices are disclosed. The device includes a core member, a base member and an optional flexible adaptor member. The core member includes a hollow enclosure, a fan, an electric energy source and a fan operations control unit. ... | 09/14/2010 |
| 7718880 | Piano tuning hammer One embodiment of an improved piano tuning hammer which eliminates the tilting force which, when a tuner operates a conventional “L”-shaped tuning hammer, invariably accompanies the application of a turning force to a tuning pin mounted in a pin block. The impro... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7687701 | Cases for the protection of stringed musical instruments Cases for the protection of stringed musical instruments having a bottom, a sidewall of a predetermined height extending from the bottom and a cover which is hingedly connected to the sidewall and which can be closed and secured with an appropriate fastener are desc... | 03/30/2010 |
| 7671264 | Protective cover for a guitar A lightweight, portable, flexible protective cover for a guitar is disclosed. Upon placement of the cover in an operative position onto the guitar, the protective cover is adapted to provide unobstructed access to and use of the functional control elements of the gu... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7569759 | Tuning key cover for a stringed musical instrument The invention relates to a protective tuner cover for the tuning section of a stringed musical instrument, such as a guitar. The tuner cover is sized to enclose the instrument headstock, or a substantial portion thereof, and includes a section that encloses and prot... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7544877 | Musical keyboard instrument A musical keyboard instrument which not only allows a music stand to be erected in a desired position in the transverse direction on a panel section, but also ensures easiness of viewing a written musical score of a music book even when the music stand is erected in... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7534950 | Stringed instrument that maintains relative tune A stringed musical instrument includes a string mounting arrangement that enables multiple strings to be maintained in relative tune as the pitch of the strings is simultaneously varied. In one embodiment, a composite musical string comprises multiple segments, each... | 05/19/2009 |
| 7514619 | Adjustable musician's stand A stand for holding a musical accessory at a convenient level having a base comprised of a plurality of adjustable telescoping members forming a U-shape base support, which can be adjusted to extend around other equipment in a crowded stage area, thereby conserving ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7482523 | Layered composite pick guard for stringed musical instruments A laminated structure for pick guards and back plates for guitars or other stringed instruments, electric or acoustic, utilizes a layered composite material typically featuring two metal facers bonded together with a composite plastic non-conductive core material, a... | 01/27/2009 |
| 7432429 | Pedaling aid for handicapped musician A pedaling aid is combined with an acoustic piano, and assists a physically handicapped person in performing a piece of music on the acoustic piano; the pedaling aid includes a human interface, a pedal actuator and a controller, and the pedal actuator is equipped wi... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7408105 | Instrument training device for stringed instruments An instrument training device for use with a stringed instrument includes a plurality of training members. Each training member is constructed of a flexible material and includes opposed ends. Each end includes complementary fastening material such as hook and loop ... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7390950 | Acoustic microphone support bracket A stringed instrument microphone which is particularly optimized for many players of stringed instruments is disclosed. Uniformity and faithfulness of the electrical output is provided by employing a high-quality microphone mounted by a fraction to the sound box at ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7371950 | Plectrum holder A plectrum holder and a plectrum in the form of a ring comprising catching means. The ring is placed on the index finger of a user and is embodied in such a way as to retain the plectrum against a planar surface located on the outer rim of the ring. ... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368651 | Digital pulsing visual metronome The visual metronome provides an effective visual tempo signal that is easily discerned by a user without being dominating or harmful. Preferably a user will position the metronome to one side of the center of his expected line of site. The metronome visible within ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365255 | Optimally coupled string instrument bridge An optimally coupled stringed musical instrument bridge having an individual bridge assembly supporting and retaining each string. Each assembly comprises an action (height) and intonation (length) adjustable string support assembly and string retention assembly int... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7360264 | Patient immobilization device with diagnostic capabilities A patient immobilization device for immobilizing a patient and performing a diagnostic evaluation of such patient is comprised of a backboard, a structure configured to support the head of a patient on the backboard, and a pupil-sizing indicator positioned on a surf... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7355110 | Stringed musical instrument having a built in hand-held type computer An apparatus and method is disclosed for storing, editing, deleting and visually displaying personal information within a stringed musical instrument. A hand-held type computer (34) located in and forming a portion of the envelope or housing of the stringed m... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351896 | Clamp for musical instrument A system is disclosed for holding a musical instrument, such as a guitar, to a vertical post, such as a lamp post. An upper clamp is adapted for clamping to the vertical post and includes an instrument neck holder for engaging an upper portion of the musical instrum... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7342165 | System, device and method for displaying a conductor and music composition The invention provides a musical display system for displaying musical notes to a musician and may include a camera for capturing a conductor image. The system may also include a display structure configured to display a conductor image and a musical note. A process... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7335831 | Brass instrument A brass instrument with improved tonal characteristics that includes a tonal material attached to the brass instrument. The instrument may be a trumpet. The tonal material may have a Mohs hardness of greater than about 6, such as a semi-precious stone. Also disclose... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7320287 | Tablecloth covering and method of covering and skirting a table A fitted tablecloth covering that may be affixed to a table without the use of tools or affixing devices is provided. Such a tablecloth covering may conveniently and quickly be affixed to a table and provide an appealing visual presentation that does not require the... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7304233 | Apparatus and method for installing unit on a stringed musical instrument An apparatus for mounting a control unit on a stringed musical instrument. The apparatus is designed such that the control unit can be easily mounted on and removed from the stringed musical instrument. The apparatus provides more stable and more firm mounting of th... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7301089 | String tuning adjuster A string tuning adjuster is a stick including a first aperture, a second aperture and a third aperture. Each aperture has a different diameter with respect to the others. The first aperture is disposed at a center section of the stick, while the second and the third... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293648 | Equipment cover and method of use An insulated equipment cover combined with a glove-like extension for use with various types of equipment enables use in cold temperatures and adverse weather elements. The equipment cover generally conforms to the shape of the equipment and is made of flexible insu... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7291778 | Neck sock cover for a stringed instrument The neck sock cover for stringed instruments is used while the instrument is not being played. It protects the headstock, neck, tuning pegs, and strings of a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, while at the same time allowing the remaining areas of the instrument... | 11/06/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7290653 | Packaged musical instrument A packaged musical instrument including a carton having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, an upper side wall, and a lower side wall together defining an inner chamber; and a guitar disposed in the cavity and having a body, and a neck ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288706 | Stringed musical instrument with multiple bridge-soundboard units A stringed musical instrument having multiple bridge-soundboard units, each unit substantially acoustically independent from other bridge-soundboard units. Said bridge soundboard units are coupled to a set of strings such that a number of the strings within the set ... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285716 | Automated stringed instrument player An automated player for stringed instruments having a plucking mechanism and a fretting mechanism. The plucking mechanism includes a string contacting portion rotationally mounted relative to a corresponding instrument string with a rotational axis substantially per... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7279627 | Action for piano An action for a piano is provided for clarifying a timing of let-off, improving the sequential touching capabilities, and consequently realizing high playing performance excellent in expressive power in a simple structure without adversely affecting the key touch fe... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7268281 | Apparatus for abrading a reed used in a musical instrument An apparatus for abrading a reed for a musical instrument comprises: a base having two top surfaces tilted toward each other and having tapered parallel tracks in its side edge surfaces; and a carriage slidable on the tracks. The carriage includes an abrasive surfac... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7265282 | Universal tuner mount with spring-loaded link A universal mount for acoustically coupling a musical instrument tuner to an instrument has a link connected to the tuner at one end, the link adapted and arranged to be repositionable, and a clamp connected to the other end of the link for acoustically attaching th... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7256337 | Combination guitar pick and shoulder strap lock A one piece combination guitar string pick and shoulder strap lock that engages and retains a guitar shoulder strap upon one or more anchor posts affixed to the guitar. The combination pick and strap lock is not a part of the shoulder strap, and is used after the sh... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7256343 | Interchangable pre amp module for an electronic string instrument An interchangeable modular insert for a electric stringed instrument is mounted in a cavity cut into the rear of the instrument. The rear insertion module provides rapid exchange of electronic components of different manufacturers. Placement of a module into the ins... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7253348 | Guitar gripping apparatus Apparatus to grip a guitar with a hand of a user and a guitar including such apparatus are disclosed. The guitar includes a main body and a horn extending from the main body. The horn includes at least one feature adapted to conform to the hand of the user. The feat... | 08/07/2007 |
