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Class 84/469 - Armrest rail


Subclass of Class 84 - Music
Definition: A rail fixed to the piano-case to position the player’s
No. of patents: 9
Last issue date: 01/30/2007


NumberTitleIssue Date
7169086Wrist trainer for piano instruction
The present invention relates to a device for teaching the proper position of a user's wrist while paying the piano. The device includes a rod and two supports. The rod is long enough to span the length of a piano keyboard. The rod is deployed in a way that encourag...
01/30/2007
7007902Adjustable support for hands and arms
A system and method support the forearm and hand of a user performing repetitive tasks. In one embodiment, the system includes a support bar having a low friction upper surface. First and second cradles are coupled to the support bar to receive and support a user's ...
03/07/2006
7002067Wrist position training assembly
A wrist training assembly that is intended for use by releasably clamping it to a piano keyboard with a predetermined amount of clamping force. The assembly is releasably locked in place but the clamping and locking functions are separated so that the finish and str...
02/21/2006
6982375Musical teaching device and method
A musical teaching device has a carriage to be placed in juxtaposition with a piano keyboard. The carriage has a pair of gloves slidably attached to move along the length of the carriage. The fingers of the gloves include signaling devices to indicate proper movemen...
01/03/2006
6759584Supporting device for music instrument
A handrest for musical instruments includes a fastening loop attached to the instrument, a handrest handle attached to the fastening loop that shifts the weight of the instrument from the player's thumb to the fold between the player's thumb and index finger, the ha...
07/06/2004
6217537Omnidirectional arm and wrist support
A support system for a user of a computer keyboard or for a person performing other manual tasks of extended duration includes a pair of supports which are positioned proximate to respective ends of the keyboard. A rod is supported between the pair of sup...
04/17/2001
5876362Omnidirectional arm and wrist support
A support system for a user of a computer keyboard or for a person performing other manual tasks of extended duration includes a pair of supports which are positioned proximate to respective ends of the keyboard. A rod is supported between the pair of sup...
03/02/1999
5753840Support for the arms and hands of a user of a keyboard, drawing, knitting instrument or apparatus
Anatomic rests are provided for a user of a device, including keyboards, drawing devices, and knitting machines. Anatomic rests receive at least the arm, hand, or wrist of the user. The rests are mounted in a manner providing rotation and translation rela...
05/19/1998
5082258Exercising device for pianists and the like
An exercising device for pianists including a bar adapted to extend along the length of a piano keyboard to form an initial rest for the pianist's wrists and to ensure proper positioning of the wrists during playing. Finger guide units are adjustably moun...
01/21/1992
 
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